WTD: Engine & Gearbox

[dan_g8]

was thinking about buying a whole donar, think my mrs would kill me if i bought one though! i havent used a donor, ive been buying bits as they come up on the forums/ ebay so i have most of the bits that i need. just engine to get now. im not too fussed about the q plate situation. dont think there are any down sides to it?

[Talonmotorsport]

Dan if your in hurry and need a quick fit option I'd say go for a 2ltr pinto, it will bolt straight up to a type9 gearbox and will only take 3-4 wires to make it run. You can always upgrade to a zetec later after IVA. How much are you looking for with regards to your V8? I might put it in the transit to make it pull a little better instead of adding a turbo to the wheezy old Di lump.

[dan_g8]

i think pinto may be the way to go phil, for the v8 i want
to get what i paid for to ...... £200 for the engine and £150 gearbox and bellhousing. youll just want the engine? let me know if your interested.

[Bonzo]

Sorry if I am poking my nose in

The 2 litre Twin Cam Sierra engine is a good strong petrol engine for the Tranny, pulls very well with loads of torque

Saw a carbed twink engined Tranny at the breakers a few months ago, wouldn't imagine that it would be that difficult to get one of those up & running.
Not sure if the Diesel MT75 box is the same as the one in the Sierra though !!

Very nearly bought the engine & box to replace the Pinto engine in mine, sold the Tranny instead

[dan_g8]

thanks ronnie, just looking at one on evil bay, ends in 6 days.

[Talonmotorsport]

The twin cam in the roadster would be a good lump espesh if you shaved a bit off the fly wheel, still get the torque but would pick up alittle quicker.
As for it going in the transit,not a chance. It's a twin wheel recovery that's got to get me,two others,all the tools,spare wheels,carry an xr2i and drag a trailer carrying a pug 106 up several hills. It's also my daily driver and a v8 would realy sound nice going through the country lanes.

[gundog]

phil ive got a v8 that needs a new home its yours if you want it!
it will need the rocker bars replacing,but their cheep and the lumps free!!!

andy

[Bonzo]

Fair dinkum phil

I thought your Tranny was the works plodder

A v8 would spice things up a little & would definately sound great