55ant
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 08:45 PM |
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not sure, but 6A12 is avaliable as its in the fto, also a 6A12 twin turbo is around, but not in an FTO unless i am mistaken.
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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scootz
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 08:47 PM |
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Cheers Ant... forgot about them!
It's Evolution Baby!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 09:57 PM |
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How about a Mazda V6 - available in 1.8 , 2.0 and 2.5 , small , light and revvy ?
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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scootz
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 10:06 PM |
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It's on the list Claire!
Any idea how much bigger the 2.5 is over the 1.8? Or is it just a case of bigger bores in the same block?
It's Evolution Baby!
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clairetoo
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 10:10 PM |
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All three engines share the same block and heads - they just change the bore , stroke and rod lengths .
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 10:11 PM |
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Fiesta st150
Why?
Supposedly a Duratec
Comes with a beefed up gearbox
Someone is already doing it into a J15 (so problems worked out)
Its a Ford so the tuning parts will be easy to get and cheap.
If you will ignore this and go for something more powerful. Then don't go bike engine, Tim Hoverd (google him, as his diary is mega) is doing
that and it has involved undoing lots of the design (one of those if you want to end up there, then don't start here things).
Best of luck, I anticipate that we won't be seeing "J15 chassis with all the expensive bits at knock down price" in the "for
sale" section (shame as I could be tempted, although I will never sell the one I have).
Matt
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iank
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 10:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Have you thought about a transaxle? Ive got a midi that im currently in the middle of putting a 2.9 cosworth V6 attached to a UN1 to replace the old
renault engine that was in it.
There are loads of options, but all depends if you want to have to make or buy an adapter plate.
V8's are even possible and adapters are available off the shelf. IT all depends on what your target power figures look like, and how much space
you have.
You'll not fit one in a J15 (at least not without moving the rear wheels back a foot or two, redesigning the chassis and remoulding the
bodywork).
Getting a Sigma to anything much above 130bhp costs a lot of cash, if a duratec fits then it's the obvious choice simply as it's a lot
cheaper for the same performance.
(K series definitely fits do I don't see why it wouldn't).
--
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 10:27 PM |
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Duratec V6 - fairly light and compact. I just saw an ST200 complete with gearbox and ancillaries go for £350
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Davg
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 10:51 PM |
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Mazda V6 - and I know who's got one complete in the car with all the bits 
Not too far away either
Anyways don't matter what you get, by past history it willl be up for sale shortly
[Edited on 31/5/10 by Davg]
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beaver34
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| posted on 31/5/10 at 11:08 PM |
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stick with the sigma, can see 140-150bhp on standard inlet with shawspeed cams and big end bolts 160-70 on bodies with those cams
ive had head rods and pistons and will see 200bhp from mine
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 12:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rost
3SGTE out of a SW20 mr2?
Should giva a lot of hp for not tooo much money (and you'll be running a stock engine, thus reliable)
Or take the same gearbox, flywheel and driveshafts and bolt it to a Toyota 1MZ-FE 3L V6.
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55ant
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 07:05 AM |
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quote:
Or take the same gearbox, flywheel and driveshafts and bolt it to a Toyota 1MZ-FE 3L V6.
for which TRD made a supercharger, quite hard to find but v.cool.
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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quinnj3
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| posted on 1/6/10 at 07:13 AM |
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As a few have already mentioned, the h22a, 2.2 vtec from honda, at least 185bhp up to 220bhp (type s prelude import). What I don't think anyone
else has mentioned is that afaik the '93-'96 prelude chassis type bb4 (lightweight) was regularly specced with a VSD from factory. Might
be worth looking into, and the best bit is they can be got for under £500. The chassis' rot like nothing ordinary leaving behind a very
entertaining engine ripe for inserting into a kit car. It also has an excellent gearbox as well.
take a look at this on pistonheads if you don't believe me: clicky
[Edited on 1/6/10 by quinnj3]
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 2/6/10 at 06:08 PM |
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VAG 1.8 Turbo?
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Chet
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| posted on 3/6/10 at 12:49 AM |
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Suggest you follow Jeremy's suggestion to use the Sigma for the following reasons.
1. Balance / light weight
2. Great shifting feel
3. "New US Fiesta" will provide more aftermarket parts.
The ultimate solution however especially for LHD is to have Jeremy modify & extend the chassis for a Hayabusa & chain drive. This is a much
more expensive Car due to the custom work and parts.
Chet
Proud owner of a Hayabusa J15!
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:34 AM |
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do people know the weights of some of the suggested v6's as I would have thought a ST 200 or 220 would be the natal chouse as its all ford parts
asuming it fits and does not weight to much.
have you decided on an engine to use?
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RazMan
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:41 AM |
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My ST200 V6 weighs in at 165Kg 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 08:46 AM |
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thanks for that very quick reply.
another option I don't think I have seen mentioned is the Alfa Romeo V6 engine or the fiat I5 in the coupe
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clairetoo
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 06:40 PM |
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My Mazda V6 weighs 110kgs (bare) , plus another 3.5kgs for the flywheel
[Edited on 9/6/10 by clairetoo]
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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kb58
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:17 PM |
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What's it weigh ready to run?
Mid-engine Locost - http://www.midlana.com
And the book - http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/midlana/paperback/product-21330662.html
Kimini - a tube-frame, carbon shell, Honda Prelude VTEC mid-engine Mini: http://www.kimini.com
And its book -
http://www.lulu.com/shop/kurt-bilinski/kimini-how-to-design-and-build-a-mid-engine-sports-car-from-scratch/paperback/product-4858803.html
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Dave Ashurst
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
My Mazda V6 weighs 110kgs (bare) , plus another 3.5kgs for the flywheel
[Edited on 9/6/10 by clairetoo]
It's got a lot in common with me
separated at birth...
D
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clairetoo
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| posted on 9/6/10 at 07:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kb58
What's it weigh ready to run?
Well...........the flywheel is just 3 1/2 kgs , about 2 kgs for ally front pulley's , small alternator (dunno - maybe 4 kgs ?) , then two sets
of bike throttle bodies - maybe 4 kgs ?
So - about somewhere around 125 ish would be my guess .
The Duratech V6 may make more power , but it wont rev to 8000 , is close to 50mm bigger in all directions , and weighs some 40kgs more !
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 09:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
Well...........the flywheel is just 3 1/2 kgs , about 2 kgs for ally front pulley's , small alternator (dunno - maybe 4 kgs ?) , then two sets
of bike throttle bodies - maybe 4 kgs ?
So - about somewhere around 125 ish would be my guess .
The Duratech V6 may make more power , but it wont rev to 8000 , is close to 50mm bigger in all directions , and weighs some 40kgs more !
how much do they cost and what front wheel drive boxes are available?
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clairetoo
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 10:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ceebmoj
how much do they cost and what front wheel drive boxes are available?
The last 1.8 (K8) I bought cost me £50
As they are only fitted to front drive cars , Mazda 323 / 626 and Ford Probe are where you will find a gearbox .
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 11:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
The last 1.8 (K8) I bought cost me £50
As they are only fitted to front drive cars , Mazda 323 / 626 and Ford Probe are where you will find a gearbox .
thanks for the info this wiki page might help others
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_K_engine
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