Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 11:32 AM |
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best engine for power, ease of fitting and cost
So you have a big empty engine bay, fwd, blank canvas, just what could we stick in there???
Want an engine/gearbox combo between 2 and 3 ltrs, 4-6 cylinders, petrol, non forced induction bog standard as it came off the production line so no
performance add-ons
oh and it has to be cheap or cheaper than that even to buy the donor
Any recommondations? was thinking something like a 2.5 straight 6 volvo 850 unit, decent engine with loads of torque, only down side is enough bolts
hold it togeather for 3 cars.
ta
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roadrunner
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 11:38 AM |
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How about the VW 2.8 VR6 engine.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 11:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
How about the VW 2.8 VR6 engine.
I'm sure that's a great engine but I suspect that would be very popular and pricey to get a good unit, was thinking of something a bit
less fashionable but still a good engine
Was also looking at buying a whole car rather than just the engine/gearbox as it makes life so much easier to hook up
cheers
[Edited on 10/10/12 by Mr Whippy]
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loggyboy
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 11:50 AM |
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Redtop, not specfically beacuse of the power as thats relatively average (or low for your specified range) but mainly because they are great
engines.
But i guess it depends on the car thats attached to the big empty engine bay.
[Edited on 10-10-12 by loggyboy]
Mistral Motorsport
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roadrunner
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 11:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
How about the VW 2.8 VR6 engine.
I'm sure that's a great engine but I suspect that would be very popular and pricey to get a good unit, was thinking of something a bit
less fashionable but still a good engine
Was also looking at buying a whole car rather than just the engine/gearbox as it makes life so much easier to hook up
cheers
[Edited on 10/10/12 by Mr Whippy]
I did check Fleabay before posting, and there are a couple on there for less than £400.
Brad.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 12:00 PM |
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KV6's are cheap
2.5l
24v
175 bhp
240 Nm
complete donors on fleebay for under £800 with MOT's 
MG ZS 180 GREY | eBay
2003 MG ZS 2.5 V6 180 BHP BLUE TROPHY EDITION 10 MONTHS MOT EXCELLENT CONDITION | eBay
[Edited on 10/10/2012 by mcerd1]
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D Beddows
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 12:01 PM |
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Surely FWD means it's not going to be THAT blank a canvas....... is it? gearbox/driveshafts etc etc
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bi22le
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 12:06 PM |
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Something Jap
3000GT
Soarer
Vairous MAzdas
Battered BMW or Merc?
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RK
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 12:07 PM |
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What's wrong with the Zetec? They have to be the most common thing around. KISS as they say...
[Edited on 10/10/12 by RK]
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loggyboy
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 12:10 PM |
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A few of you are missing this bit i think :
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
So you have a big empty engine bay, fwd, blank canvas, just what could we stick in there???
Mistral Motorsport
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mookaloid
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 12:21 PM |
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Something like this? 2001 VAUXHALL VECTRA GSI V6 BLUE | eBay Vectra V6?
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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snapper
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 01:30 PM |
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VR6 engines are good for well in excess of 200,000 miles
Most are unstressed, I had one in a Galaxy, used 2 auto boxes before I through it away
It's the same width and length as a twin cam 4
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I drink to forget
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big_wasa
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 02:02 PM |
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I would start with how much power you want or need and go from there. Weight is also a thought.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 02:11 PM |
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My old Golf V5 2.3 was a cracker of an engine. Really smooth power delivery, and torquey . Sounded nice too.
Great fuel economy too, if driven right.
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SeanStone
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 05:38 PM |
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saab engine + omega engine?
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theduck
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| posted on 10/10/12 at 07:45 PM |
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F4R out a Clio 172? Get a complete car for about a grand and make more back breaking it.
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