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just a bit of fun realy but im sure there are other engines out there that could be used to fit in the roadster
how about we try and keep it simple so only pre 95 so no cat test and able to fit to std ford doner drive line (diff, back end) idealy still using a type 9 box (diffrent bell housing) or mt75

we all know a zetec, pinto, cvh, ford v6 will go in
but the idea is others

how about somthing small (1000-1400)
or somthing unusual ;)

how about a saab turbo engine from 900/9000 series using a vauxhall manta box or a type 9 with a custom bellhousing for an xe engine

toyota 4age form mr2 and custom bellhousing

Rolls Royce Merlin with an adapter for the type 9

TT

It would be nice to see a Peugot XU9J4, mated through a Sherpa LT box.

TT

ok tt where is the web link to buy the adapter and you sure it would fit in the bay without mods
and where would you find one of thoes engines?
sorry not good enough :p

it has to be the right size to fit in the hole and be able to get the bits to couple it all up

had an old customer that worked for peogeot uk that had a westfield with a 205 1.9 gti engine with a type 9 (cut and shut welded ally bell housing)
realy nicely done but the std fuel injection was a bit week. megasquirt would have fixed it but there was nothing like that back then

volvo t5 with an 700 seris rwd box that would be intersting

or how about a rx7 wankel unit (seen one fitted in a mkII escort)

T5 ( B5234T)

It would have to be an M90 box from a straight 6, very rare to find some 960 had them but most were auto's. Not sure you could cut much out the sump, the main bearings are actually part of one who big bottom end casting that extends the perimiter of the block wall. VERY STRONG THOUGH!!!

TT

How about a nice Toyota Supra Twin Turbo? On a more practical note, I'm surprised that RS turbo engines aren't used with more frequency. I'd have thought the small engine ethos would have been ideal.

RST Engines are not cheap.

RX7/8 Me and spud discussed this whilst on one of his test drives.. Would be gr8, may need a HUGE flashing light to warn of engine over speed as you won't hear the warning buzzer :D

TT

A mate of mine who is a Citroen (spit) specialist is considering building a Haynes roadster but using a Citroen 1.6 HDI diesel engine. Apparently the Suzuki Vitara 4X4 box is a straight fit:confused: .

D.

Grand Vitara has 2 ltr Ciroen/Peugeot lump in it (spit twice ).

Like this fantastic example....

Me is going the nissan 200sx s13 route (ca18det...170ish bhp) this is after the 1.6 pinto type 9 to get though the iva first

Definitely a rotary wankel engine, Rx8 version. 230hp out the box, 10k red line, 6 speed box, lsd, small and light. Rx8 because it has the uprated oil vanes, had one for a while and ran 50k no problem while using hardly any oil. Not much torque but you don't really need it in such a light car.
Saturn cant afford it yet but as soon as we can it will be getting built. Just need to find a cheap right off, now they are nearly 8 years old shouldn't be too bad. In fact there is a fair few there on e-bay, bargains will be there to be had:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-MAZDA-RX-... tem2a0888f819

AndyH.....:D

mmmmmmmmmmmm yes
thats what i was thinking of quiet realistic if you think about it

i have got a new engine and gearbox sitting in my shed ready to go in over winter. its all still top secret at the moment but lets just say its not run of the mill and will produce a lot more power than a tuned duratec for a fair bit less money

You can't tease us like that - tell us more!!!!!

Now we've mentioned the Rx-8 TT we are just about to start the Wankel based Rx8 based on the Nemesis 13B which has the upgraded oil vanes and is more reliable than the Rx7 version. The cars will have the stock 231bhp with a 6 speed box and lsd and due to the compact and lightness of the engine we are aiming for a target weight of 500kg with the upgraded chassis to 2mm wall thickness for extra strength and rigidity. First one is planned to be on the road for end of September and will be called the "Saturn Roadster RW460" as in 460bhp / Tonne.


Cant Wait....AndyH

Hmmmmm.....

4AGE from a GT4 ?

TT

Celica gt4 and mr2 turbo had the 3sgte engine, the 4age is the 1.6 from the mark one mr2

Ive had a couple 3sgte engined celicas and they are excellent, my brother is in the proccess of rebuilding his mr2 and is getting it spec,d for 400bhp which will be nice :D

Was it :o

TT

Mitsubishi Evo Engine, rock solid 500bhp available.:)

Or, a V8.

I suppose we can let that one slip seems as you probably know more about the sierra in all specs than the rest of the forum put together :D

:D forgotten lots over time :)

TT

i thort about using a robin relient 850 with a t3 turbo and nos too ash but i just wasnt sure bout adding water inj or not and what type of cam to use ;)

What's a Robin Reliant?

TT

How abouts a tuned Coventry Climax Imp Engine :)

Or a BMW M10 engine in Turbo Race Spec ;)

TT

Some suggestions about suitable gearboxes, ecus and mounting methods would be good to accompany the engine suggestions.

Still, if those are not needed, then the obvious choice is the W12 from the Bentley Continental.

I've all but given up on looking at engine and gearbox combos ,I'm looking at going very light weight with a 24 speed shimarno set up chain driven to the sierra back diff. This is after watching Bugsy malone again. :D
Yes I know this will be silly on the A13 but think of the congestion charge!

well you could weld a sprocket ring to the crown wheel and then run a chain up inside where the prop would go fit all your gearing in there if you want to go 24 speed (shimano is good i hear)
im just not sure where you would fit the brake peddel and would you be going for one crank or two?:rolleyes:

How about a Nissan engine? The old scimitars with the 135bhp engine used to shift, with a 200sx engine, gearbox etc a roadster would be great!