BRE Roadster Specifications

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BRE ROADSTER SPECIFICATIONS

1968 photograph showing BRE shell and rollcage

Engine
1986cc, SOHC U20 engine (0.040 overbore). Compression ratio 12.8:1 (up from 9.5:1). Series 77 main bearings and rods. Crankshaft and con rods lightened, shotpeened and balanced with pistons. Head and intake manifold ported, polished and cc'd. Valves lightened, reshaped and polished. BRE aluminium flywheel.

Pistons Venolia forged domed.

Camshaft BRE 02, adjustable timing, (manufactured by Iskenderian to BRE spec.) Oil spray bar fitted, lubricating the cam followers.

Exhaust
Custom built 1 1/2" diameter equal length headers, dumping into 3" collector, exiting ahead of the drivers' side rear wheel.

Output 1969 figures (BRE) - Hitachi/SU: 175-180hp - Mikuni/Solex: 185-195hp

Redline 8,000rpm

Other engine features Datsun competition 7 qt oilpan, BRE remote oil unit, filter in right fender, oil cooler behind right headlight opening. Datsun competition low drag alternator.

Electrics Lightweight British aircraft battery

Cooling system Competition 3" wide radiator

Clutch 200mm metallic/asbestos clutch disk, matched to heavy duty pressure plate. BRE also used a lightweight plastic clutch scatter-shield

Transmission Datsun close ratio 5 Speed

Differential Detroit Locker - 5.13 or 4.62 LSD

Brakes: Front Stock calipers - Ferodo DS11 pads

Brakes: Rear Stock 13/16" pistons - Datsun Competition 'Green Stuff' linings

Springs: Front BRE Yellows

Springs: Rear BRE Squirrellies, a Mac Tilton design (BRE crew member), manufactured by Hollywood Spring & Coil. (BRE offered these to other Datsun Roadster race teams on the West Coast).

Shocks Front: Koni adjustable, BRE part No. 2351460
Rear: Koni adjustable, BRE part No. 2351461

Swaybar: Front BRE 1" non-adjustable

Swaybar: Rear None

Wheels Four spoke American Racing wheels, designed by Pete Brock - Frank Monise's car featured split rim Cragar wheels in early 1969

Bodywork BRE SPOOK^TM - the original SPOOK^TMwas not a bolt on item - fenders and the front apron had to be extended before fitment.

Other Full roll cage built into the tub

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Engine	1986cc, SOHC U20 engine (0.040 overbore). Compression ratio 12.8:1 (up from 9.5:1). Series 77 main bearings and rods. Crankshaft and con rods lightened, shotpeened and balanced with pistons. Head and intake manifold ported, polished and cc'd. Valves lightened, reshaped and polished. BRE aluminium flywheel.
Pistons	Venolia forged domed.
Camshaft	BRE 02, adjustable timing, (manufactured by Iskenderian to BRE spec.) Oil spray bar fitted, lubricating the cam followers.
Exhaust	Custom built 1 1/2" diameter equal length headers, dumping into 3" collector, exiting ahead of the drivers' side rear wheel.
Output	1969 figures (BRE) - Hitachi/SU: 175-180hp - Mikuni/Solex: 185-195hp
Redline	8,000rpm
Other engine features	Datsun competition 7 qt oilpan, BRE remote oil unit, filter in right fender, oil cooler behind right headlight opening. Datsun competition low drag alternator.
Electrics	Lightweight British aircraft battery
Cooling system	Competition 3" wide radiator
Clutch	200mm metallic/asbestos clutch disk, matched to heavy duty pressure plate. BRE also used a lightweight plastic clutch scatter-shield
Transmission	Datsun close ratio 5 Speed
Differential	Detroit Locker - 5.13 or 4.62 LSD
Brakes: Front	Stock calipers - Ferodo DS11 pads
Brakes: Rear	Stock 13/16" pistons - Datsun Competition 'Green Stuff' linings
Springs: Front	BRE Yellows
Springs: Rear	BRE Squirrellies, a Mac Tilton design (BRE crew member), manufactured by Hollywood Spring & Coil. (BRE offered these to other Datsun Roadster race teams on the West Coast).
Shocks	Front: Koni adjustable, BRE part No. 2351460 Rear: Koni adjustable, BRE part No. 2351461
Swaybar: Front	BRE 1" non-adjustable
Swaybar: Rear	None
Wheels	Four spoke American Racing wheels, designed by Pete Brock - Frank Monise's car featured split rim Cragar wheels in early 1969
Bodywork	BRE SPOOK^TM - the original SPOOK^TMwas not a bolt on item - fenders and the front apron had to be extended before fitment.
Other	Full roll cage built into the tub