Interesting link :cool:

Quite a versatile engine then, not that my pockets are deep enough to chase that sort of power !!??

When I started my build, I had a chat with a well respected engine tuner & former lo-cost racer.
Sort of came to the conclusion that 150 BHP was the max power that would be needed for the performance I desired

Having been in a completed car that had 100 BHP at it's disposal was a real eye opener .........Plenty quick enough for me :eek:

After a light overhaul ..........I would be more than happy if I could restore the BHP back to the original factory spec ( Power bound to be down a tad given its age )

Going to concentrate on my new workshop roof before I make a final choice ........That said i'll definately keep the engine if I don't use it for my current build :)

I'd go with the original plan of 1.8 Zetec, very tunable motor especially with ITBs. Shelve the Vauxhall lump for a future project, I'd wrap it in cling film to keep out air borne moisture but squirt a shot of oil into each bore first and turn it over by hand to spread the oil up the bores.

D.

Bolt it to a VAG box for the single seater Ronnie (you know you want too):D

Now there's food for thought :)

Junior thought it would be a nice replacement for his Calibra's Ecotec engine !! .......... Sorry son, it can't be done :D :D