alternitive engine tread

[3GE Components]

Originally Posted by baz-r

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

Like this fantastic example....

[K4KEV]

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

[spud69]

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.....

[baz-r]

Originally Posted by 3GE Components

Like this fantastic example....

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

[AshG]

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

[davidimurray]

Originally Posted by AshG

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!!!!!

[spud69]

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

[twinturbo]

Originally Posted by AshG

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

Hmmmmm.....

4AGE from a GT4 ?

TT

[mark]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

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

[twinturbo]

Was it

TT