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BigDawgV8

posted on 29/7/13 at 08:15 PM Reply With Quote
Mid Engine Conversion - What Donor?

Hi All,

I have a mad idea to put the complete sub-frame, engine, gearbox etc from a modern front wheel drive production car into the back of my project truck.

This has been done before using parts from a 2 litre Ford Focus.

Any reason why I couldn't use an ST170 Focus?
I would be using the engine, gearbox, sub-frame, suspension and loom.

Any other cars I could look at for the transplant?

Advice appreciated.

Thanks for looking!

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coozer

posted on 29/7/13 at 08:19 PM Reply With Quote
St170 is basically the same as a 2L but with a very nice 6 speed CR getrag box, its cable operated too so easy to get the shift working.

Go for it!





1972 V8 Jago

1980 Z750

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big_wasa

posted on 29/7/13 at 08:26 PM Reply With Quote
And I am working on the electrics


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Slimy38

posted on 29/7/13 at 08:35 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by BigDawgV8

Any other cars I could look at for the transplant?



The Audi 1.8 turbo engine could be fun?

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Volvorsport

posted on 29/7/13 at 09:03 PM Reply With Quote
Volvo t5





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