Which engine are you using / planning

[twinturbo]

What Engine are you using or planning.

[HandyAndy]

i,m using the 1.8 cvh that came with my donor, tho i,m sure it,ll go bang in time for winter ;)

i,m being like a boy scout " be prepared" & so i,m collecting the bits i,ll need to rectify the above problem , bike carbs, megajolt & an engine that starts with a Z :D
& fitting a prop capable of more than the cvh can give;)

cheers
andy

[ozzy1]

Toyota 4age 20v 1.6

[Enoch]

Rolls Royce 27 litre V12 Merlin.
Actually I'm lying - 2.0 DOHC 8 valve.

[deezee]

|I'm using a Escort RS2000 16v. Which is virtually the same as the Sierra DOHC but has a tuned head for that extra 50bhp :D

[Peter-C]

Donor engine 1.8 CVH, will try bike carbs when its on the road.

[twinturbo]

2.9 12v V6 Efi

Tt

[davidimurray]

Donor 1.8 Pinto for ease of registration for me then will upgrade to something meatier later - maybe a K Series or an Ecotec

[RAYLEE29]

|I'm using a Escort RS2000 16v. Which is virtually the same as the Sierra DOHC but has a tuned head for that extra 50bhp :D

extra 50 bhp is a little optomistic
Ray:)

[Bonzo]

1.8 Zetec for starters ........ Keeping the Redtop for another day :)

Enoch

I just happen to know where I can lay my hands on a RR Merlin engine locally !!

A: I can't lift it ....& ....B: The museum will be well narked if I borrow it :eek: :D :D

[RAYLEE29]

lol
Ray:)

[sr20clubbie]

Nissan SR20de 2.0 n/a

[twinturbo]

extra 50 bhp is a little optomistic
Ray:)

I4 8V = 125 BHP ( cat version arroun 118 for comparison )
I4 2.0 16V RS2K = 150BHP
I4 2.0 16V = 134BHP
I4 2.3 16V = 144BHP

TT

[kevpr]

C20 XE for me.

[deezee]

extra 50 bhp is a little optomistic
Ray:)

:D Think your right, maybe another 30bhp is a little more on the realistic side of things.

[Tatey]

I'll be going for a 1.8 CVH with bike carbs + megajolt from the start. It will be getting a full rebuild in the next few months once I have the chassis rolling.

[AndyLockwood]

im using a 1.8 zetec with the original 130bhp ecu and an aftermarket plenum.

cheers

Andy

[baz-r]

im keeping my options open at the moment but somthing tells me it will be a zetec 2.0 from the power to cost of install :confused:

theres loads of good motors that could be used i quiet fancy a rover k (light) or redtop if a cheep bell housing comes up.

[Davey]

2.9 24 valve Cosworth V6 here.

D.

[GraemeWebb]

1.8 BMW single cam to get it through the IVA. Then one day when I'm rich a Mazda Wankel (yes I know I will go blind!!).

[Tilly819]

honda super blackbird for me

tilly

[allterrain]

Toyota 20v 1600 blacktop

[snapper]

2.1 Pinto to replace a 2.1 Pinto that i killed, then i will rebuild the original 2.1 Pinto. Current build has Cosworth rods, V6 pistons, 10.6 to 1 comp and a new Kent RL31 cam.
Emissions are 3.5 CO and 1200 ppm HC on my V5 so anything i put in should pass MOT

[mr-p]

I shall be using the fine lump of metal that is the 8v DOHC...what a beast.

Have been thrashing the missus 2.0 Mondy around this week as I am off work & imagining what it would feel like with half the weight:D The fat old thing likes to rev she does.

[mdasseville]

R1 bike engine

[frankie boy]

2l Pinto with twin 40s in one. 2l zetec with throttle bodys on secound car.:D

[AshG]

will be interesting to put the pinto against the zetec frankie. how far on is the second one now?

[frankie boy]

will be interesting to put the pinto against the zetec frankie. how far on is the second one now?

Not as far as i would like. I have been working more on the the body panels and doing some mods to my car thats on the road. Work its that good at the moment:mad: so im hopping the fund the rest of my new build with selling the body panels. I wont the zerec roadster to be Completely differant with losts more spec.:D Things like Keyless start, luanch control, ect. will be cool to see your car at detling this year.

[twinturbo]

I want lunch control, help keep my dinner in when booting it down the lanes :)

TT

[Simon_K]

DOHC 8v that came with the donor, but I have a 1.6 Zetec JIC. Would prefer the age related plate though.

[XR4BILL]

2.3L Ford Pinto, Turbo engine.

cheers,
Bill.

[twinturbo]

Now... is it a Pinto or is it a Lima??

TT

[XR4BILL]

Sorry! my mistake. Its the 2.3 lima. Thats the Brit coming out of me I guess.

[twinturbo]

I think peeps often call it as pinto as it looks quite similar but aparently has very few common components.

TT

[dave1888]

MX5 engine gearbox and ecu, fine piece of kit.

[eSteve]

I'm planning on using the 1.6 Pinto from my donor, with minimal work (a good clean-up, new points, oil, filter and cam belt will be about it) to get me IVA'd. Then replace it with a road tuned 2l Pinto (a nice winter's project).

[twinturbo]

Points????

TT

[eSteve]

Yes, points. Can you tell what an old fart I am?

Will fit a maga-jolt on the 2l.

[twinturbo]

Where's the engine comming from, sierras have electronic ignition.

TT

[eSteve]

:o

yes, your right TT and just had a look under the bonnet to double check. I was making the assumption on such an old car it would be points. Nice not to have them, they were a bit of a pain to set up.

Note to self: read Haynes manual more thouroughly! :D

[twinturbo]

HAHAHAHA :D

It's basic, but it works.


I hate points, i ditched them on our MK1 golf in favour of Lumenition Optronic. That's shelved now that the car now has EFi with a POLO GT lump.


You will find 3 multiplugs behind the dash, 3 pin (round) , 6 pin (square) , 9 pin (square) . These connect the engine loom to the main loom.
for easy seperation

TT

[Derek_Andrews]

Toyota 4age. mated to a corolla 5spd.

[dogwood]

:o
I was making the assumption on such an old car it would be points.

I'm with you Steve, I thought the same when I got my donor....:D
Silly old bug***s aint we.....:rolleyes:

[Eternal]

I plan on using what ever the donor car has.. then in a year change to a rotary 13b with a small turbo.

[spud69]

I plan on using what ever the donor car has.. then in a year change to a rotary 13b with a small turbo.

Great thinking Eternal, my next car will be based around the Rx8 with the 13b 231hp engine. Dont think i would need the Turbo though...:eek:

Had an Rx8 for a few years and they are fantastic cars, not very Torquey but would be marvellous in the Roadster.....:D

AndyH

[twinturbo]

Yeah... We had that Converstaion on Saturday ;)

TT

[dan_g8]

Im using a rover v8 :D

[gaza47]

Nissan CA18DET

[phil clegg]

alfa v6 3.0 12v

[onedayTM]

Hi all,
I'm planning on fitting my 1.8 zetec which I already had and fit it with bike carbs, but need to look into a bit more with regards to inlet manifold lenghts airbox size?. If to complicated will stick with standard setup.
tony

[les g]

Tony
whats your location if you are handy too me you could borrow my bogg bros manifold to copy
or check out fastdan on locostbuilders he is doing manifolds at such a good price its probably not worth messing with yourself he,s got some good pics of his work on there

cheers les g

[MightyMouth]

I voted CVH but I am planning a Zetec upgrade after its finished.

[aerosam]

BMW M60B30.

That's a 3.0L quad cam 32v V8 for those not in the know. 220bhp and enough torque to pull a house down. And just yesterday I got it turning over - Woo Hoo!

[Tatey]

I voted for using a CVH, but after buying a runner for £40 i'll be going down the 1.8 Zetec route on ZX9R carbs and megajolt.

[twinturbo]

BMW M60B30.

That's a 3.0L quad cam 32v V8 for those not in the know. 220bhp and enough torque to pull a house down. And just yesterday I got it turning over - Woo Hoo!

You may need some wheeelie bars with that :)

TT

[onedayTM]

Hi les,
thanks for offer but no where you, if you have any pics and can measure lenght of tube that would be great.
I'll check out this fastdan in mean time.
cheers
tony

[Headshot]

Still in the planning stage.... (just bought the materials to make my build table :) )

Will be going for a 2.0 Zetec (but am considering a 1.6)

[PaulFisher]

1.8 K-Series (VVC Head)
with lots of nice bits - Farndon Engineering billet crank, forged con-rods, Acralite pistons, forged valves, etc

should be tasty :D

[Headshot]

sweet, love those VVC engines, had one in an old shape 220 gti turbo, after I blew that engine up :D

hmmmmm may think of one of those nearer the time :confused:

[Davey]

Still in the planning stage.... (just bought the materials to make my build table :) )

Will be going for a 2.0 Zetec (but am considering a 1.6)

1.6 ZETEC SE is a cracking power unit if you get a good un but they're bloody expensive to do any work on. 105BHP out of the box and anything up to 160BHP is pretty easy to achieve with relatively minor work. more money and time can go a lot further. Plus its an all alloy lump so lightweight to boot. I've just done a head gasket on a 1.6 SE engined Fiesta S for my daughter and its obscenely quick! If I was building from scratch by the book I'd be seriously thinking about one of these motors.

D.

[David_17]

A 1.7 Puma Zetec-S would be another good option too.

[Headshot]

Got offered a 1.7 out of a Puma Racing when I first statrted looking at engines....... now that WAS top of my list.... put the price was offensive :confused:

[fha772]

I'm planning to use a BMW 328i, engine and box.;)
(but the box may change to a BMW 6-speed)

[twinturbo]

Bump..

TT

[TheArf]

Have already got my 1.8 pinto, type9 gearbox complete with new clutch, re-con head, new alternator and new dizzy all for the princly sum of £100. SWMBO has also give me permission to purchase some webbers for it when ready as we have just sold a property so life will be easier happy days

The Arf

[robo]

Am currently fitting 302 ford v8. 90 degree v instead of the more common 60 degree for the modern crop of v6 so sits really low in chassis. hp is anything you want from mild
http://www.fordcobraengines.com/350HP.htm

To wild

http://www.gearheadtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20479 I think this one hits 100 in under 2 seconds

think i need my head read

Bob

[will_08]

My donor is a 1.6 pinto, but Ive got a 2.0 pinto, with a burton stage 3 head, kent cam, vernier pulley. needs some tlc though.