Enthusiast
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| posted on 15/1/03 at 08:42 PM |
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Which Engine
What other options are there to the SOHC which would be lighter and with the same tunability
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/1/03 at 09:07 PM |
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With a bit of inginuity, I imagine you could fit just about anything. I was dead set against fitting a pinto because of the weight, and liked the idea
of using a Sierra 1..8 CVH, but every CVH I looked at, the engine was well past its prime and I guessed that even if I got a good one, it would go the
same way as the others, especially the way I drive. I have a 2.0i Sierra coming at the weekend.
I know its really tall, but I have a quirky idea of cutting a hole in the bonnet and vacuum moulding an acetate sheet into a bulge to accomadate the
height and the injection gear - I will probably change my mind again, but thats locost building - there are few rules!
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Findlay234
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 08:47 AM |
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ive got a 1.8 CVH to get rid of, in prime condition. its got a gearbox attached to it as well. any takers. can be seen running in the car before its
taken out.
cheers
fin
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Simon
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 09:51 AM |
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Joseph,
I'm using Rover V8 - similar weight, more (standard) power, buckets loads of torque, more tunable, more reliable, indestuctible, doesn't need
tappets adjusting etc etc.
I'm sure with the right diff, you'll also get good fuel economy.
Plus, there's The Noise.
ATB
Simon
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zetec
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 12:57 PM |
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Have a look at what's around from Ford/Vauxhall/Rover/Toyota. There's loads of good 16V units around and most have been fitted in a Locost/Kit at
one time or another. Most give 150BHP at least in standard tune with carbs or injection, and with a little work up tp 200BHP. Also reliable, cheap and
plenty about. Most are smaller than the Pinto and at least 20KG lighter. Rover unit is the only one that has had negative feed back when above 80,000
miles, the rest seem to go on and on. Ford unit is poss the most common and cost about £300-£500 s/h.
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Simon
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| posted on 16/1/03 at 01:36 PM |
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Forgot to mention that one!
Rover V8 also has 16 valves:-)
As for Rover's little engines; we used to have a 200 BRM with the 1800 VVC engine.
Fantastic little car. Engine was superb, but head gasket went within a coupkle of thousand miles from new!! Replaced under warranty and didn't fail
again.
If I was using a four, I'd not have secone thoughts about using one from Rover (tho preferably the VVC.
ATB
Simon
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