oadamo
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 05:37 PM |
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saxo what engine
hi iam gonna convert a saxo to rwd what engine would you put in and why.
its only going to be used for the track and the odd blast on the streets
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mookaloid
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 05:55 PM |
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A turbo car engine 200sx or similar - the saxo may be a bit heavy for a bike engine
Cheers
mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Duncan_P
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 06:06 PM |
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I would vote for Civic/Integra type R engine in the boot
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Duncan_P
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 06:10 PM |
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Or how about a Focus ST/Volvo Turbo 5 pot.....
I know its a bit of a ship anchor but it should provide adequate acceleration.....and its FWD so fits more easily transverse in the back
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 06:10 PM |
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toyota mr2 turbo rev3+ in the boot
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JoelP
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 06:20 PM |
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i voted bike because zetec is too normal - some clever boy racers will do this anyway. However, a v8 in the back would be sweet. Even better an old
v12, jag or bm.
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ruudbeckers
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 06:39 PM |
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I would use a s2000 engine.
Or perhaps a Honda engine in the back. For example a Honda Accord k24a bottem end with a civic type r k20a head.
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grahamgg
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 06:58 PM |
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JMA automotive stick all sorts of engines in the back including hayabusa engines check out their website it may give you some inspiration
link to jma JMA
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jacko
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 07:04 PM |
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Nissan skyliner on noz
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 07:19 PM |
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I wouldn't go for a bike engine, as the saxos are a touch too heavy I think. Zetec is too common for me, as I like something a bit/lot
different. A lot depends how much you want to spend. A cossie engine would do well, but is ££££. A nissan turbo could well be a good option, or
something honda based in the boot. A nice V6 in the boot could do it, or an Alfa V6 in the front.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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higgsti
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 07:19 PM |
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http://www.jmaautomotive.co.uk/sexo.html
bike engine has already been done.what about audi tt engine they do bell housing for ford type 9 jma are doing civic engine as well
http://swatspeed.co.uk/index2.htm.or impreza engine theres a few volkswagon campers with this done.vauxhall 6 cylinder
[Edited on 22/3/07 by higgsti]
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miegru
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 07:38 PM |
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Audi turbo.....for sure!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 07:43 PM |
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jag 4.2 supercharged 420 HORSEPOWER
Although it may be a bit expensive 
I dont think a bike engine will be powerful enough. Would love to see pictures though when you're done
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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oadamo
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 07:51 PM |
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oh my god i tought this would help me make up my mind  i think the bike engine might be a no go because a lot have said about the weight but then it
depends on what bike engine. turbo
but i drive a 190bhp car as a daily drive so i will have to have a fast car engine??
iam gonna faint lol
adam
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 08:01 PM |
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What are you after with this car, as that will affect what you want for the engine. If you want a fast noisy track type car, than a turbo bike could
be the way forward, just pick wisely as regards the clutch and gearbox, as these will be the parts under all the strain. If you want speed, but with
less 'effort' then a V6 would do, and give a good sound track to listen to! A middle ground would be a honda engine, high(ish) revs, but
more drivability than a bike might give.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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oadamo
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 08:28 PM |
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iam just after something fast to get side ways 
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 08:41 PM |
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All of the suggested things will do it, it's just how they do it. A bigger car engine (V6/V8/V12) will do it with ease and make driving it to
and from track days a lot easier, but with less "drama" and possibly less flair. A bike engine gives you lots of revs and a different
noise, but you probably wouldn't want to drive it all that far. Smaller car engines are somewhere in the middle depending upon their type.
I'd be tempted with an Alfa 3.0 V6 probably 12V to start with in the front. That then gives a nice easy upgrade later on to the 24V version.
Lovley noise and a sexy looking engine to boot.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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DIY Si
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 08:48 PM |
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Oh, have you ever been in a bike engined car at all? If not, a ride out would help clear things up a bit as it really is a something worth
experiencing before you decide.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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mark.s
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 10:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zilspeed
Honda 250 Superdream engine mounted directly onto each hub.
The gearshift and the four kickstarts might be a bit tricky though.
(I'm not entering properly into the spirit of this am I ?)........
....stick an R1 in it, have some fun, sell it and do another 
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 22/3/07 at 10:45 PM |
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Go old school and put a fiat twin cam in it.
http://www.guy-croft.com/
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NS Dev
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 01:27 PM |
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I vote other.
Here's the motor to put "in" a saxo:
I actually, obviously mean "on" a saxo, preferably from a great height, in order to remove another piece of french turd from the road!
Why a saxo, they are utterly crap shopping trolleys
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 01:31 PM |
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Audi 5 banger, or even one of their newer V8's
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iank
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 01:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by NS Dev
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Why a saxo, they are utterly crap shopping trolleys
Says the man with a Fiat 126 Bis 
Though I would tend to agree.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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NS Dev
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| posted on 23/3/07 at 02:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by NS Dev
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Why a saxo, they are utterly crap shopping trolleys
Says the man with a Fiat 126 Bis
Though I would tend to agree.
LOL!!
Mine are meant to be ironic though!!!
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 27/3/07 at 06:28 AM |
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if you really want something different, why not turbo the vts lump, then buy another vts lump turbo that one, and stick it in the boot!! dubsport or
someone have done this to the old skwl golfs. but then againt would you really wanna waste alot of money on such a shite car in the first place. thats
the saxo im refering to not the golfs
but thats my opinion, and the choice is all yours
[Edited on 27/3/07 by COREdevelopments]
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