richard thomas
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 09:21 PM |
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Stoopid (clever) ideas wanted
Having watched Top Gear and saw the Best of British bit, my tastebuds are tingling for a bit of 'car' worky stuff...
I have a 97 Jaguar XJR (4.0 V8 Supercharged) and a 95 BMW 750il (5.4 V12)
The missus wants me to get rid of one. To be honest neither are worth a fortune, but I like them anyway.....
So:
Any thoughts on what car might accept one of these engines? I need a silly project, must be cheap and I don't want to twist a chassis so an
Austin seven is outers.........
Thought Capri due to engine bay size, but that's a bit 'normal',,,,,any better ideas....?
I did think dolomite or even marina but that's the wine talking I guess......:-) Needs to be quite old to avoid emissions issues at MOT
time.....I think less exhaust silencers just for my own gratification.
Answers/suggestions?
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 09:27 PM |
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PPC magazine mag is covering fitting the Jag lump in a Reliant Scimiter
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theduck
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 09:28 PM |
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E28 BMW?
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scootz
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 09:34 PM |
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Stick the V12 in a Z3.
LInky
It's Evolution Baby!
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theduck
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 09:38 PM |
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Why didn't I think if the z3? I can even sell you the project car!
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joneh
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 09:38 PM |
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May be able to pick up a Pilgrim Sumo cheap now :p
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mookaloid
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 09:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by joneh
May be able to pick up a Pilgrim Sumo cheap now :p
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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richard thomas
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
quote:
Originally posted by joneh
May be able to pick up a Pilgrim Sumo cheap now :p
I'm a bit out of the scene - what's the sumo joke?
(plus I do need a car that won't twist it's chassis)
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richard thomas
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
PPC magazine mag is covering fitting the Jag lump in a Reliant Scimiter
Not read the latest edition yet Mel.....but my project to be will be different - I'll finish mine
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richard thomas
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:06 PM |
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Z3 too modern/expensive
Nice thought though....
[Edited on 2/1/14 by richard thomas]
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theduck
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:16 PM |
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What's the budget?
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richard thomas
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:26 PM |
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Preferably £0, but certainly less than a grand for the doner.....I'll fabricate/swap/beg/blag the rest myself.....
The lighter the car, the better....
Wonder if it would fit in a boat......
[Edited on 2/1/14 by richard thomas]
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theduck
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:35 PM |
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You could find a z3 for that. Would have no history but wouldn't matter, would it?
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SPYDER
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:38 PM |
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richard thomas
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theduck
You could find a z3 for that. Would have no history but wouldn't matter, would it?
Thought they would be more....I'll have a look....
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richard thomas
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by SPYDER
It has crossed my mind
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Slimy38
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| posted on 2/1/14 at 10:51 PM |
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How about combining one of them with a few bits off an MX5, then stick it underneath one of these;
http://www.mevltd.co.uk/mev_replicar.htm
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joneh
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| posted on 3/1/14 at 07:12 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richard thomas
quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
quote:
Originally posted by joneh
May be able to pick up a Pilgrim Sumo cheap now :p
I'm a bit out of the scene - what's the sumo joke?
(plus I do need a car that won't twist it's chassis)
See the Stash in the Attic thread in none car chat - essentially Den Tanner had been growing things, rather than building...
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 3/1/14 at 09:42 AM |
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2 suggestions if that iis allowed- as my user name suggesrs I have an affinity for the TR7 and. My 2 kitr 0 car would certaiNly benefit from a0lot
more oomph idea 2 is. Slightly more bizarre but wel within budget and that would bé a Jago Jeep. There have been several Rover V8 transformations. As
0well as a Merc straight 6and check out Adam Cuthbert's V8 short block supercharged Chevy on you tube which used to mostly run at York raceway.
I think it ran a jag back axle too Rough jagos can bé got for very little £ The illustrious Coozer on. Here is well on with his V8 monster truck which
should bé a cracking vehicle
Atb
Mike
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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richard thomas
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| posted on 3/1/14 at 09:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
How about combining one of them with a few bits off an MX5, then stick it underneath one of these;
http://www.mevltd.co.uk/mev_replicar.htm
I likes that
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 3/1/14 at 10:17 AM |
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volvo 240
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Doctor Derek Doctors
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| posted on 3/1/14 at 08:14 PM |
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Stick it in a plumbers special 80's 2wd L200/Datsun/Hi-lux pick-up and spend the rest of the year doing doughnuts.
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steve m
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| posted on 3/1/14 at 11:39 PM |
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Tr 7 ???
one of the worst "sportscars ever devised ??
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scootz
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| posted on 4/1/14 at 11:40 AM |
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I bought a 2.8 Z3 with very light panel damage (needed a wing and a bonnet) that was otherwise in VGC last year and paid £800 for it.
It's Evolution Baby!
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richard thomas
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| posted on 4/1/14 at 12:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I bought a 2.8 Z3 with very light panel damage (needed a wing and a bonnet) that was otherwise in VGC last year and paid £800 for it.
That sounds about right for a project....
I'll keep looking.....have considered an RX8, not sure if it will squeeze in though. I know you can fit a V8 in an RX7, but a bit different I
would assume.....mind you, engine bay must be a similar size.....
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