ch1ll1
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:32 PM |
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best engine
hi all
i already have a bec, and ive done it again
got hold of some metal and started to build another little baby !
so whats the choice of car engine !
any pros and cons ?
would like to build a cec
dont want to go cross flow again !
cheers paul
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fesycresy
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:35 PM |
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I'd love to build one with a 200sx motor.
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ch1ll1
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:37 PM |
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just been thinking about a mitsubishi 3000 gto
but would like it finished soon ish!
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Wadders
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:39 PM |
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Audi 1.8 turbo?
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rayward
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:41 PM |
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mitsi fto 2.0 V6 Mivec
Ray
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greggors84
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:41 PM |
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I would have to go for N/A for driveability. A locost coming on boost halfway round a corner could be fun.
Personally i would go for a 200+ bhp XE/Zetec/Duratec
Plenty of fun easy to fit and not too pricey.
[Edited on 25/6/2006 by greggors84]
Chris
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donut
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:46 PM |
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Rover V8!!!!!!!!!!!
Andy
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graememk
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:52 PM |
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i have a nissan 1.8 turbo and to be honest i think its a bit of a mistake going for a turbo, theres already several black lines down my local road
fron testing the car.
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omega0684
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:54 PM |
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im running a tuned pinto, as im only young, so i have one eye on the fun and drivability and the other eye on insurance, but i would love to upgrade
to a cossie twin turbo someday!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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JoelP
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posted on 25/6/06 at 06:55 PM |
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i would pick the lightest engine i could find and supercharge it. Then you have bec performance with cec comfort and normality.
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ned
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:02 PM |
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honda k20a would be the best nat asp 4 pot imho
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Project7
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:10 PM |
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I agree with Ned a K20a would be sweet
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PAUL FISHER
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:11 PM |
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Mazda RX7 turbo,very light and compact,and very tunable.
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donut
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:12 PM |
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did i mention the Rover V8?
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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Danozeman
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:14 PM |
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If i was to build another id do a RV8. For the sound more than anything.
The Jap engines are very good.
A supercharged zetec will give u a good punch!!
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
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ned
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:27 PM |
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for a cheap v8 i'd quite fancy the ally lexus 4.3 as long as you find a manual box for it. they can be had for about a grand apparantly and are
280bhp/lbft out of the box...
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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froggy
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:38 PM |
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for simplicity i would say 4.6 rv8 cheap as chips and with a four barrel carb getting on for 260 bhp stock with no wiring hassle and plenty of
potential . its an old engine but its still the easiest v8 option at the moment.
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robertst
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:45 PM |
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i'm having strong inclinations for a merc engine when the pinto dies on me. i like reliability and smoothness...
probably the 2.3 or 2.5 cosworth tuned 4 pot fitted in 190e's.
180 bhp and 7500rpm out of the box...
merc engines are the dictionary definition of "bulletproof".
Tom
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ned
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:50 PM |
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the merc 190e cosworth engine has been done. think its the 2.5 200bhp odd that he's fitted. i'll see if i can find a pic. it is a bloody
big old lump though..
ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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ch1ll1
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:53 PM |
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if i went rv8 way (if)
what box would be needed?
LT77 ?
diff ?
like a v8 noise
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robertst
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:55 PM |
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i think v8 engines aren't really that suitable for these small cars. its like those americans who clamped a chevy V8 to a chainsaw it looks
somewhat ridiculous and unpractical.
these cars are designed to be light, and have small, revvy engines. i think a 6 pot should be the max.
Tom
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ned
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:56 PM |
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theres a very nice gm v6 seven in ireland
beware, I've got yellow skin
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ch1ll1
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posted on 25/6/06 at 07:58 PM |
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could do a PERKINS conversion!
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caber
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posted on 25/6/06 at 08:10 PM |
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I'm with donut RV8 is the best big engine choice. Cheap to buy, lots of options for upgrade, engine still in production (just!) no heavier than
a pinto ( all ally!) sounds great and imensely tractable. Gearbox wise LT77 is easy option but a bit clunky in standard form Lots of conversion plates
available and easy to make your own, there is a lot of space around the clutch. Spares are cheap as well if you know where to go!
Caber
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skydivepaul
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posted on 25/6/06 at 09:23 PM |
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Mazda RX8?
230bhp standard
very light engine and RWD as standard with 6 speed box
revs to 9K
just got to look for a crashed one
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