Any tips before i start the build?

[Three Peaks]

I'll give you a gift I have referred to many times during my scratch build- the Kirkham build manual

Kirkham Motorsports Assembly Manual

Most helpful single item I've had during my finishing stages, which is basically where you will be starting. Good luck.

Did you get the suspension parts yet?

Bob

[Mark Thompson]

I agree with the key points made earlier in the thread. There is no reason to use the internal throwout bearing; the Kirkham unit is easy to set up and serviceable. I am running Avon tires and they work extremely well with the chassis. They have great grip and track well in a straight line. I really like the TKO600. I would look at the oil cooler as an insurance policy, and with braided lines should not represent a reliability concern. I don't know why you wouldn't want the mini-starter. They work great, weigh less, and give a little more working room in a very tight engine compartment. Plus, brushless DC motors are just awesome technology. The decision of hydraulic vs mechanical for the cam & rollers is a personal choice of how you want to spend your time, how technically true to the original you want to be, and how high you want to rev. I went hydraulic to give me more time to play with other things.

I love my Kirkham; it is one of the best cars I have ever owned. Jamo once described his as "perfect", and that about sums it up. Have fun.

Mark