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Author: Subject: Middy Engine Choice... Suggestions Please!
orton1966

posted on 15/6/10 at 04:42 AM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by clairetoo
As they are only fitted to front drive cars , Mazda 323 / 626 and Ford Probe are where you will find a gearbox .

Anyone know a good light transaxle option to allow 'true' mid-engine fitment of the Masda V6. That would make it a nice option for a LMP or single seater style car


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Livio

posted on 15/6/10 at 06:14 AM Reply With Quote
Subaru transmission?
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Gakes

posted on 16/6/10 at 12:03 PM Reply With Quote
Mk1 Passat or old Audi 500, they should be cheap and come in 5 speed with good ratios
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coozer

posted on 16/6/10 at 01:30 PM Reply With Quote
How about a Focus RS lump?

2L and 225 bhp standard...





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petiegolfer

posted on 30/6/10 at 11:32 AM Reply With Quote
What about the 1.6l turbo engine in the current Cooper S / peugeots?

I have no ideas re dimensions but it must be light and resonably small. 170plus bhp and said to be a cracker!

Piers

[Edited on 30/6/10 by petiegolfer]





"3 its the magic number"

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clairetoo

posted on 23/10/10 at 06:27 PM Reply With Quote
Just to add to the thread - I have been chatting to a guy in the states who fancies fitting a Mazda V6 into a J15 , so I had a chat with JP (while my Fury was parked near a J15....) ...................... and we recon the KL will easily fit (and he was very interested in the lack of weight/small size/revvy nature of the engine )





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Claire xx

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posted on 25/10/10 at 09:44 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by clairetoo
All three engines share the same block and heads - they just change the bore , stroke and rod lengths .


The one problem with the KL for FWD (well, Mid-engined, but same config.) applications is that the gearbox which bolts straight to it (in a Probe/MX6/MX3) is notoriously rubbish/weak. Maybe an adapter plate to fit something more sturdy...?

Chris

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b14wrc

posted on 7/11/10 at 10:41 AM Reply With Quote
Hi,

I am going with the 2litre 5 cylinder 20 valve turbo from the fiat coupe. 220bhp as standard and has an LSD. Not sure on weight. Once I have finished getting it out of the car I will weigh it.

They do sound nice though!!

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