Can anyone tell me,

Are the engine - bellhousing bolt patterns the same on the BOA / B engines and the 3.0L Essex V6?.

Thanks.

Pete.

[Edited on 16/11/18 by r1_pete]

I am sure they are all the same, but I bet Burtons website will give you a definitive answer;

https://www.burtonpower.com/

If you cannot find the info online, I am sure they will be able to tell you via a phone call, their staff are very friendly and knowlegable

[Edited on 16/11/18 by slingshot2000]

No the cossie v6's are cologne based that are totally different to the Essex v6

Bellhousing for Essex & Cologne are the same pattern
You can fit Type 9 which has removable bellhousing or MT75 which is built in
V6 bellhousing are different to inline as are the gear ratios and input shaft lengths, the top 2 bolts closer together than inline bellhousing.

Cheers guys,its for a Scimitar, I intended doing a V8, but, bought a car with interesting history, so thinking about a better engine which doesn’t involve cutting the car.

If the Cologne is the same bell housing pattern, my best option I think is an injected 2.9.

PPC magazine have been doing a similar conversion if that's any help?

Aj30 would be better

The 2.9 V6 used by Oval Superrods uses a a 38DGAS on a modified manifold and I’ve seen 200bhp and similar ft/lbs which ain’t bad.
The Granada Cossy 2.9 would also be a good base

Good luck with the build

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Originally posted by snapperBellhousing for Essex & Cologne are the same pattern

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Originally posted by scimjim

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Originally posted by snapperBellhousing for Essex & Cologne are the same pattern

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Bellhousing for Essex & Cologne are most definitely NOT the same pattern.

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can confirm...essex and cologne do not share the same bolt pattern.

an interesting upgrade, still remaining the cologne bolt pattern, is the 4.0L ford explorer engine