Imp Anatomy

The information provided on this site is based on articles, books, conversations, as well as transcribed from my Imps mailing lists.
Some information contained within these pages may be incorrect/ incomplete/ inaccurate. I try my best, but I am not knowledgeable in things technical. If you see something that you think is wrong, please notify me.

• Technical bits & pieces. The original tech file. The other files on this page grew so large, they had to be separated from this mother file.

  Engine development: • Coventry-Climax derivative • The Hillman 875cc engine (Kuzmicki speech) • Feather-weight engine for the Imp

  Master builders / Parts suppliers    short list of fame Part numbers Seasons preparations

• Engine;
  cylinder heads; camshafts; (Simon Trickett:) liners;
  carburetors; exhausts
  • Tuning / Marcus Chambers
  • 'Small Bore Power'
     David Vizard looks at a way of getting Imp power without going the one litre way
     and tests a few carburetor combinations at the same time
• Gearbox
• Suspension; and bits on suspension, dampers & steering
• Cooling system
• Tyres; Wheels
• Electrical system
• Imp Exterior; aerodynamics... any help appreciated
• A few spreadsheet files (Valves - Exhaust - Speed - Airflow - Graphs - Cooling - Springs - Tyres - Nacaduct)
• Accessories: mirrors; bits

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