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UN1 Engine Replacement
MakeEverything - 12/9/09 at 08:52 PM

Ok, so ive got a mid-engine with a UN1 attached to the 2.2 8V Renault engine which im looking to replace.

Anyone else attached anything to the UN1? I know the GT40 boys use V8's etc, but im limited for space, time and i didnt want anything too difficult at this stage.

I want to keep the UN1 in exactly the same place as it is now, so that i just need to worry about engine mounts.

Any Ideas? I will need a method of joining the new lump to the UN1 as well.

I was thinking Duratec or Zetec?? something 2.0 or 2.2 or even 2.5?

big_wasa - 12/9/09 at 08:55 PM

A quick google shows un1 to zetec

LINK

MakeEverything - 12/9/09 at 09:00 PM

Didnt come up when i did it!!! Could be company firewall...

Andybarbet - 12/9/09 at 09:02 PM

Does that mean that i have to padlock up my engine stand and engine now ???

Hope your not planning any midnight missions over this way !

MakeEverything - 12/9/09 at 09:04 PM

Spot on, Thanks Big W. Good site.


quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
A quick google shows un1 to zetec

LINK

big_wasa - 12/9/09 at 09:04 PM

It looks like there are a few turbo zetecs on un1

MakeEverything - 12/9/09 at 09:05 PM

I wouldnt be able to get through the wall of shite blocking it in!!


quote:
Originally posted by Andybarbet
Does that mean that i have to padlock up my engine stand and engine now ???

Hope your not planning any midnight missions over this way !

Theshed - 12/9/09 at 09:06 PM

Anything from a late Lotus Esprit.

Andybarbet - 12/9/09 at 09:07 PM

Harsh but fair

MakeEverything - 12/9/09 at 09:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Andybarbet
Harsh but fair


Only joking, and Looking like the build can start soon though!
As said, let me know if you need a hand.

You dont need an old renault engine do you?

mark chandler - 12/9/09 at 11:33 PM

How about dumping the UN1, going turbo VAG on standard VW/audi transaxle.

No adaptors, lots of power and a stronger more modern solution.

Have a look under the bonnet of passats etc.

MakeEverything - 13/9/09 at 07:47 AM

quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
How about dumping the UN1, going turbo VAG on standard VW/audi transaxle.

No adaptors, lots of power and a stronger more modern solution.

Have a look under the bonnet of passats etc.


As said, i would like to try and keep it as simple as possible for now, but worth a look for the future i suppose.

Thanks.

andygtt - 23/9/09 at 05:44 AM

Ive got an adapter for a UN1 to chevy V8 lol

also have a recon UN1 to go with it!