Decisions decisions

[NeilW]

The vag is probably my most preferred choice, purely as i know my way around them and i can get one for buttons. However i am a total noob when it comes to Rwd conversions.
I will be using a type 9 that i acquired. Ive read about people turbo-ing there zetec's so that may also be a possibility.

Honestly ive been trawling ebay/gumtree for days but nothing has popped up. I just had a small hit on the sxoc for a ca18det but £1250 for engine and box is a bit steep..

As for the saab route, i am sure i have seen one or 2 vids on youtube of the build but for sure i will search like crazy on here to get more info on the work required. Did Ash make a build diary?

[TSM Locost]

Ash did an artical in CKC issue 74. could scan and send if you PM email add.

[PorkChop]

A word of caution - make sure the gearbox (whichever you choose) is tough enough to withstand the torque a turbo motor will put out.

[K4KEV]

Neil have you tried putting a wanted request on Driftworks and sxoc for a CA dead or alive (within reason of course) the guys on Driftworks must have many a CA lump lying around with knocking b ends....when I was looking I was getting one PM after another.

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by TSM Locost

Ash did an artical in CKC issue 74. could scan and send if you PM email add.

I think complete kit car sell the complete build diary as a guide to making a haynes roadster

David

[PorkChop]

Originally Posted by Davidbolam

I think complete kit car sell the complete build diary as a guide to making a haynes roadster

David

They did, but Ash fitted the Saab engine and Omega box after that was published.

[Enoch]

I don't know about RWD options but I have currently got a Rover 75 with the 1.8 turbo lump in it. It is a very impressive performer. I think it may have been breathed upon at some time in the past as it feels like a lot more than the standard 150 BHP. It delivers it very smoothly and the torque increases very nicely from low revs. They are mega cheap to buy, especially if you get one that needs the head gaskets doing. Don't know about mating it to the back wheels but I reckon it's worthy of consideration if cheap turbo power is your thing.

[twinturbo]

RWD K-Series conversion were popular once so the parts and knowledge is arround.

But I would "PERSONALY" avoid a K

TT

[TalonMotorFabrication]

Having seen builds started and never finished I would say get an engine that was intended to be RWD as standard and get the matching gearbox, it will be a much easier build from the start. The hardest part of building a Roadster is finishing it in the first place, build it with a NA engine with the IVA in mind and then either add a turbo to it or swap it for some thing else.

[PorkChop]

Originally Posted by twinturbo

But I would "PERSONALY" avoid a K

But why? If it's because of the cooling issues, the cures are well known and the parts are readily available...