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charged
09-15-2004, 10:19 AM
Ill start it off Lexus V8 in Australian CL Charger

Renesis
09-15-2004, 10:37 AM
fiction?

ever read a book called the darwin awards?
some morons strapped an experimental jet engine onto a car and tested it out on a dried out lake. problem was they couldnt shut it off of slow the car down, so they slammed into the side of a cliff at upwards 300mph.

hows that for an engine swap?

charged
09-15-2004, 10:45 AM
fiction?

ever read a book called the darwin awards?
some morons strapped an experimental jet engine onto a car and tested it out on a dried out lake. problem was they couldnt shut it off of slow the car down, so they slammed into the side of a cliff at upwards 300mph.

hows that for an engine swap?Takes all kinds to make up this crazy world but very funny :D

:Exige:
09-15-2004, 11:56 AM
My favourite engine swap was the bloke who put the 24 litre (i think) engine out of a Sherman tank (I think it was a Sherman :rolleyes:) in a Rover SD1. I think the thread with the pic is still on UCP ... ill haveth look.

johnnynumfiv
09-15-2004, 12:18 PM
One of my favorite is a 13b rotary engine in a MG midget. Another insane one is putting a 350 SBC into a midget :)

Smokescreen
09-15-2004, 01:30 PM
I like Gen 3's in Fieros. Those are cool more traction than they know what to do with.

Ciscoheat
09-15-2004, 01:54 PM
M3 engine in a BMW Mini - Fact

Matra et Alpine
09-15-2004, 02:09 PM
Rover 3.5l V8 into a Mini - quite a few done :)

http://www.spagweb.com/v8mini/

http://www.spagweb.com/v8mini/gallery/00/viku/rover8.jpg

DodgeNitroBIRM
09-15-2004, 02:26 PM
Ford Cobra Mustang 4.6 (Yes, the supercharged one), transmission, and rear end in a Focus ZX3. It's been done.

VtecMini
09-15-2004, 02:55 PM
Rover 3.5l V8 into a Mini - quite a few done :)

Heh, Doris!!! I'd love to drive a V8 Mini just to sate my curiosity, I'm intrigued to know how the handing is affected, I hope it's not too negative, Mini's just shouldn't do point and squirt!:(

Personally I'd prefer a round nose, (Don't like clubbies much) but I guess it just don't fit. Anyone know of a roundnose V8 Mini?

I guess it doesn't take a genius to work out what my dream engine/car combo is... But it would be great though. :)

Maybe with a brace of turbos added for good measure. Anyone know how well VTECs respond to forced induction?

Matra et Alpine
09-15-2004, 03:01 PM
Personally I'd prefer a round nose, (Don't like clubbies much) but I guess it just don't fit. Anyone know of a roundnose V8 Mini?
Yeah, It takes major surgery to make the V8 fit in the Clubman.
However, I've seen a few V8's in the rear of pickups/vans drivign the rear wheels. THere's an AWFUL example on that site, with the huge dragster rear wheels look. Ones I've seen were more low-key :)

Niko_Fx
09-15-2004, 03:11 PM
This one is an interesting swap. It was posted by Egg_Nog a couple of months ago.

Here's the link:http://www.racingstrong.com/toystar/page74.asp

Here's the vid: http://www.mr2ownersclub.com/video/mr2v8-1.mpg

Here's the thread: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5677

VtecMini
09-15-2004, 03:11 PM
Eh? Can't find the one you mean...

Surely you don't mean this 'stunnah'!

http://www.spagweb.com/v8mini/v8fools/v8van/van4%20.jpghttp://www.spagweb.com/v8mini/v8fools/v8van/beasty2.jpg

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The most intriguing one I've seen is the GT40 engined pickup. I don't even know how much truth there is in the fact that it's even a GT40 engine. It [the engine] looks pretty similar to one I saw one a TV a while back which went into a GT40 replica, wouldn't forget that snakes nest of an exhaust manifold any time soon. Weird thing to do to a Mini/GT40 if you ask me.

Any GT40 spods in the house?
http://www.miniworld.co.uk/images/smallwall/V8_small.jpg

:Exige:
09-15-2004, 03:14 PM
Another good engine replacement is the VTEC in an Exige .. however they completley ruin the cars dynamics and do not stand a chance against the TT260 Exiges (Turbo Technics Supercharged Exige using the standard 1.8 unit). Audi engines have also been put into Exiges with horrifying concequences (0-60 in 8 seconds, braking distance increased by 100yds)

Matra et Alpine
09-15-2004, 03:14 PM
aaargh, my eyes, MY EYES !!!!!!!!

:)

takes all types - thankfully :) :)

TheOne
09-15-2004, 04:53 PM
oh yeh, the focus with the supercharged 4.6L:). thats a beast.(didn't they make it AWD?)

engine swaps.....hmmm......a 350 SBC in a '93 240sx:), its been done, i've seen it, just don't got any links at the moment. and the usual RB25-26DET's into the 240sx.

Egg Nog
09-15-2004, 05:25 PM
fiction?

ever read a book called the darwin awards?
some morons strapped an experimental jet engine onto a car and tested it out on a dried out lake. problem was they couldnt shut it off of slow the car down, so they slammed into the side of a cliff at upwards 300mph.

hows that for an engine swap?

I remember that story. It was apperently a solid fuel JATO rocket, or so the story goes. I've seen a massive report somewhere online where the entire story was thoroughly proven to be a complete fabrication.

So yes, fiction :)

Renesis
09-15-2004, 06:24 PM
I remember that story. It was apperently a solid fuel JATO rocket, or so the story goes. I've seen a massive report somewhere online where the entire story was thoroughly proven to be a complete fabrication.

So yes, fiction :)
yeaahhh....

anyway there's an article in one of SCC's issues that has a vw golf with a chevy northstar v8 engine. I wish I could give some pics and stats but the article isnt online... :o

Blue Supra
09-15-2004, 08:24 PM
Iv seen a VL with a Gen3 V8, iv seen a Gemini with a 13B Turbo (man that thing was INSANE)

GTR Dreamer
09-15-2004, 08:52 PM
what about a 20b rotary into a mini?
:D

Renesis
09-15-2004, 08:59 PM
what about a 20b rotary into a mini?
:D

to be honest thats not very creative
ive always wondered though, what it'd be like to swap a 20b into an elise, so that it'd be even more balanced (i think) and about 40 hp more powerful (238-187)

Blue Supra
09-15-2004, 09:01 PM
but what would that do to its torque range? rotaries arent known for low rpm torque.

Renesis
09-15-2004, 09:09 PM
what about it?
there are many mods you can do to boost low end torque. For example, there's porting which you can do to customize the effects of your engine
http://www.rotorsportsracing.com/performancetuning/engines.htm

changes to intake and exhaust can boost both horsepower and torque.
small scale turbochargers affect low end areas as well, because of their low lag rates.

and which arises another question, why would you need low end torque from an elise? its home is ripping the backroads at high gear...

GTR Dreamer
09-15-2004, 09:09 PM
he said it could be non fiction or fiction

Renesis
09-15-2004, 09:10 PM
by the way thats a handydandy website for rotar freaks


gtr im not saying anything about plausibility.
my point is that its not so farfetched, or intimidating. its probably been done a lot of times

Renesis
09-15-2004, 09:17 PM
suddenly i have the feeling egg nog is going to chastise me for tainting the elise

Blue Supra
09-15-2004, 09:36 PM
suddenly i have the feeling egg nog is going to chastise me for tainting the elise

yeah you watch your back;)
yes its true you can do lots to up it but if you want it to still be a performer at home, not just on the backroads of woop woop, you will want that low end torque.

Also, even if you do change the engine to one relatively same size/weight ie a rotary. your still going to upset its balance/handling. Lotus have Tuned that thing to perfection handling and balance wise, after all its a road ready race car. I doubt you could return it to that after swapping an engine.

taz_rocks_miami
09-15-2004, 09:37 PM
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?evy Small Block in 240 and 260Zs and in the Chevy Vega. It's turns those little cars into missles :eek: I've seen 4 240Zs in person like that and 5 Vegas. I had a 260Z in college, came close to doing the swap but never got around to doing it :(

Here (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/pparaska/) is a link to a personal web page of a guy the did the V8 swap into his 240Z :cool:

Blue Supra
09-15-2004, 09:50 PM
I heard of a 4L v8 outta a soarer into a 1600, thatd be win!:D

Egg Nog
09-15-2004, 10:01 PM
suddenly i have the feeling egg nog is going to chastise me for tainting the elise

No way! Don't get me wrong... I love the Elise because it's a fast, lightweight car. I wouldn't consider myself anything like an Elise fanboy - it's just that it is a particular car which meets pretty much every criteria I look for in a good sports car. If any other companies do this, I'm a huge fan of their cars too, without restriction.

I am definitely not one of those people who thinks that a car is a sacred object (like the annoying ones who say that modifying a Ferrari is blasphemy, etc).

All that said, a 20B would be a pretty sweet swap. I'm all in favour of dumping different engines into the Elise. (Hell, take a look at my public profile!)

:Exige:
09-16-2004, 09:59 AM
I am definitely not one of those people who thinks that a car is a sacred object (like the annoying ones who say that modifying a Ferrari is blasphemy, etc).

All that said, a 20B would be a pretty sweet swap. I'm all in favour of dumping different engines into the Elise. (Hell, take a look at my public profile!)

Or people who think an owners bad because they get their car a little dirty (Lambo dirt ring thread anyone? :D)

Loads of different engines have been put into the Elise but I still think the 1.8 K-series is still the best .. the Honda VTEC engines dont compare to supercharging it though (which is cheaper, makes it faster, makes it torquer than the VTEC and much lighter). I never thought of putting a 20B in one and it seems like a not too bad idea even though any engine swaps are likely to ruin the balance of the car .. it might just work though. Ill post around some forums (SELOC etc) to see if anyones tried it.

Ive always wondered what would happen if you put a couple of motorbike engines in the Elise .. anyone know if its been tried? Anyone know if its possible (ill get my friend to try it on his Exige when he gets it soon :D)

GTR Dreamer
09-16-2004, 02:33 PM
Here (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/pparaska/) is a link to a personal web page of a guy the did the V8 swap into his 240Z :cool:

that car is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
"everybody it is declared that my favorite car is now a 240Z!!!!!!!!"

which leads me to my next interesting swap, it may not be that outrages, but i just would like to know how it would go.

a 13b into a 240z?

ive been planning to make a S5 RX-7 that can be a race ready road car, when im a bit older, i love the rotary engine, and know i love the 240z's body! so how do you guys recon it would go?

GTR Dreamer
09-16-2004, 03:21 PM
here is another "pocket rocket"
;) :D
www.jasonshobbyshowcase.homestead.com/ 240Z.html

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiccccccccccccccccccceeeeeee!

DodgeNitroBIRM
09-16-2004, 03:26 PM
How about a Nissan 350Z with the Titan's 5.6 Liter V-8 and a Supercharger and keep the six speed transmission? THAT would be a Corvette killer, for sure.

GTR Dreamer
09-16-2004, 03:31 PM
ya that would be coool swap!

i got a wild engine swap...a 5l V8 in a lawn mower!!!!!!!!

Matra et Alpine
09-16-2004, 04:25 PM
i got a wild engine swap...a 5l V8 in a lawn mower!!!!!!!!
I LIKE IT :)

It would certainly make for even more fun racing .....
http://peterlongley.co.uk/blmra/albums/album03/PICT0023.sized.jpg

GTR Dreamer
09-16-2004, 04:31 PM
VVVVVVVVVRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM

itd make quick work of my pocket money lawn mowing job, and i could have a lil fun afterwards

DodgeNitroBIRM
09-16-2004, 04:52 PM
I've seen guys take Yamaha Banchee (SP??) frames and convert them for the unlimited class of Lawn Mower racing.

Blue Supra
09-16-2004, 07:33 PM
VVVVVVVVVRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM

itd make quick work of my pocket money lawn mowing job, and i could have a lil fun afterwards

youd use whatever you made mowin the lawns in petrol! youd prolly come out with a loss :p

GTR Dreamer
09-16-2004, 07:42 PM
lol, nice one

KnifeEdge_2K1
09-16-2004, 08:14 PM
so far its only been big engines in small cars ... well i figure .... small engine in big car is just as stupid, anyone have an example?

like a 450 cc or 650 cc bike engine on any car bigger then an audi a4 is pretty dumb

DodgeNitroBIRM
09-16-2004, 09:03 PM
Actually, I've heard of guys putting Harley engines in Volkswagon Beetles. But, the Harley engine had more power than the Beetle engines.

GTR Dreamer
09-16-2004, 09:15 PM
i got one
a lawnmower into a Dodge truck, wouldnt that make the rear treads slipery, lol.

whiteballz
09-16-2004, 09:43 PM
the 5.4 litre V8 into a focus.

the RS8 its called, RWD v8 muscle in a hatch! sweet!

Blue Supra
09-16-2004, 09:55 PM
the 5.4 litre V8 into a focus.

the RS8 its called, RWD v8 muscle in a hatch! sweet!

Id love to take that around the track a few times :)

whiteballz
09-16-2004, 09:58 PM
well around is a dream of mine, i think many wouldnt get past the first 6 corners, too much power in a short wheel base light car.... ohwell, you could certianly leave some nice black lines around the exits of the corners.

Blue Supra
09-16-2004, 10:04 PM
Coz thats what it all about!:D:p

whiteballz
09-16-2004, 10:06 PM
damn straight!

i am thinking of a viper engine in a holden/ford commie/falcon. think its possible?

fpv_gtho
09-16-2004, 11:37 PM
i thought the RS8 had the 5L cammer?

i like the heavily modified MX-5's with the sprintex supercharged lexus V8's

megotmea7
09-18-2004, 04:25 PM
how about the Vtwin, V6, and V8 chainsaws? thres a vid somewhere. the V8 saws thu a mabe 3'+ diameter log in a matter of seconds. (read: 1 second)

megotmea7
09-18-2004, 04:27 PM
like a hot knife thru butter:

Renesis
09-18-2004, 04:51 PM
the texas chainsaw massacre would have been so much more intimidating.... :D

Viper007
09-18-2004, 05:26 PM
I dont know if anyones posted this one yet, but Integra GS-R with a viper engine.

KnifeEdge_2K1
09-18-2004, 08:13 PM
I dont know if anyones posted this one yet, but Integra GS-R with a viper engine.
that's computer generated by the looks of it

DodgeNitroBIRM
09-18-2004, 08:22 PM
I agree, but THAT would be awesome.

GTR Dreamer
09-18-2004, 11:27 PM
yea, looks a bit fake........but that'd be a honda some1 would respect!

Blue Supra
09-18-2004, 11:54 PM
i Dunno, looks pretty legit to me, ill see if i can dig up anything on it...

Blue Supra
09-19-2004, 12:00 AM
http://www.ratemyride.com/profile.php?uid=1153

thats all i could find, i think it is a chop after looking at the vipers specs for the engine, the engine block it like 4 - 5 feet long, no way thats gunna fit in a honda along with room for tranny etc

charged
09-19-2004, 04:42 AM
i thought the RS8 had the 5L cammer?

i like the heavily modified MX-5's with the sprintex supercharged lexus V8'sIve heard they do a Lexus V8 with twin turbos in the IS200 in the states finally a Lexus IS :) with some balls

fpv_gtho
09-19-2004, 04:47 AM
Those Lexus IS's are still around a good tonne and a half though, im sure one of the Bullet SS's with its kerb weight around a tonne could easily keep up with it.

did u see that IS300 that got the 4.3L engine though?

megotmea7
09-19-2004, 03:18 PM
the viper motored integra is a fake, the engines scale is off, and you can see where it was edited around the valve covers and where the strut tower ba passses over the engine

larocks
10-11-2004, 12:42 PM
Anyone know of a how to guide on the swap of a 2jz engine into the body of a rx7?

Blue Supra
10-11-2004, 05:31 PM
why would you want to do that?

jcp123
10-11-2004, 09:14 PM
I once saw a 454 in a Nash Metropolitan.

I've seen the old Honda 1500cc mills powering what were basically wheelchairs with bigger tires. The guy claimed it'd do 110mph, althouh I imagine you'd have to have some serious guts to try that...

Somewhat less weird, my 302 is an ex-Granada engine...

PerfAdv
10-11-2004, 10:46 PM
Bikes with car engines. Like the one with the Chevy 350! Pretty amazing ride that! I think it's called something like Big-daddy-hog, correct me if I'm wrong.

Similar concept from a major manufacturer: the Viper powered, Tomahawk!

jcp123
10-11-2004, 10:48 PM
Bikes with car engines. Like the one with the Chevy 350! Pretty amazing ride that! I think it's called something like Big-daddy-hog, correct me if I'm wrong.

Similar concept from a major manufacturer: the Viper powered, Tomahawk!

Boss Hoss. They have models with the 502 Chevy as well.

PerfAdv
10-11-2004, 11:05 PM
Boss Hoss. They have models with the 502 Chevy as well.
Have you seen one in person? I'm thinking you must have to be pretty bow-legged or flexible to mount a 502 cubic inch V8. :)

crisis
10-11-2004, 11:25 PM
Rover 3.5l V8 into a Mini - quite a few done :)

http://www.spagweb.com/v8mini/
One can imagine torque steer is only a footstep away.

PerfAdv
10-12-2004, 12:09 AM
One can imagine torque steer is only a footstep away.
That is CRAZY! Even more amazing are the project cars under 'V8fools'. The RWD conversions and Mini-funnycar dragsters. Very amusing site :D

jcp123
10-12-2004, 12:48 AM
Have you seen one in person? I'm thinking you must have to be pretty bow-legged or flexible to mount a 502 cubic inch V8. :)

Uh, it's pretty wide...502hp and 567tq too! Dry weight is 1300lbs, add at least another 50 or so for wet weight. Pretty scary. Hell I'm scared to ride one with much more than 60hp or that weighs much over 450lbs.

Look at the spec sheet, it's pretty awe-inspiring. Check out that "wonderful" gas mileage, too:

Engine
Type: Liquid Cooled V-8
Horsepower: 502
Torque: 567
Block: Cast Iron - 4 bolt main
Cylinders: Aluminum (110cc)
Valvetrain: 2.25"Int. / 1.88"Exh
Size: 502 c.i. (8200cc)
Compression: 9.6:1
Carburetor: Quadrajet 850cfm
Exhaust: 2.5" with dual mufflers
Transmission: 2-speed semi-auto w/rev.
Final Drive: Belt, Gates - Polychain
Dimensions
Wheel Base: 82.0"
Seat Height: 28.5"
Rake: 33.0 degrees
Grd. Clearance: 4.5"
Frame Width: 31.0"
GVWR: 1827 lbs.
Dry Weight: 1300 lbs.
Tires/Wheels
Front: 130/90-16, 3.50"x16.0"
Rear: 230/60, 7.0"x15.0"
Suspension
Front: 63mm inverted forks, adj. preload 2.5" travel
Rear: Dual 13.0" coilover shocks, adj. preload
Brakes
Front: Dual four-piston calipers, 12.6" floating disc
Rear: Single four-piston caliper, 12.6" floating disk
Fuel
Tank: 8.5 gal.
Reserve:
High/Low MPG: 18/13

PerfAdv
10-12-2004, 01:00 AM
Front: Dual four-piston calipers, 12.6" floating disc
Rear: Single four-piston caliper, 12.6" floating disk
Those are some serious brakes. Bet they'll come in handy with 500 hp!! ;)

fpv_gtho
10-12-2004, 02:55 AM
That is CRAZY! Even more amazing are the project cars under 'V8fools'. The RWD conversions and Mini-funnycar dragsters. Very amusing site :D

You should see this racing series theyve got here called the Aussie Racing Cars, basically small, tubular chassis's fitted with bike engines and fibreglass bodies either styled like an FJ Holden, 1940 Ford, AU Falcon or VY Commodore. They weigh 450kg and have a 16V twin cam Yamaha motor revving to 12,000rpm producing 125hp

civicrider04
10-12-2004, 06:35 AM
SVT Cobra, w/ supercharger into a 98 ford ranger. Known as the mini lightning, only problem, not enough weight

PerfAdv
10-12-2004, 08:22 AM
You should see this racing series theyve got here called the Aussie Racing Cars, basically small, tubular chassis's fitted with bike engines and fibreglass bodies either styled like an FJ Holden, 1940 Ford, AU Falcon or VY Commodore. They weigh 450kg and have a 16V twin cam Yamaha motor revving to 12,000rpm producing 125hp
Kind of a super-shifter kart. Is it run on an oval or road-course? There is a racing series with limited audience here in the States, using small tubular chassis and V8s in the top models. They're called Sprintcars and race a dirt oval. Other than the short straights they're usually sideways. Pretty exciting to watch, complete with almost guaranteed crashes.

jcp123
10-13-2004, 02:56 PM
I've also seen a Cavlier with a 572 and a Ford Focus with a 5.0 in them. Both converted to RWD, crazy stuff.

DodgeNitroBIRM
10-13-2004, 07:59 PM
SVT Cobra, w/ supercharger into a 98 ford ranger. Known as the mini lightning, only problem, not enough weight

There was also the SVT Thunderbolt concept. It used the engine, transmission, and rear from the SVT Lightning. Weight was an issuse, also, but it smoked a 'vette like as if it was a Pinto. Awesome truck. It was said that it wouldn't be produced because it would interfere with Lightning sales.

Turbonutter55
10-17-2004, 07:11 AM
Honda Fireblade in a Fiat 500. It beat a Plymouth barracuda in a straight drag race.
Mini with a 400 horsepower turbocharged Hayabusa engine
Lambo Diablo engine and running gear in a Mercedes Vito van.
All the above are real. But what I want to see is that big ol' Mopar 528 Hemi in a 300C. 600 normally aspirated horsepower anyone?

DodgeNitroBIRM
10-17-2004, 10:58 AM
Call me a moron all you want, but what is a Fireblade and what kind of 'cuda are we talking here?

Turbonutter55
10-17-2004, 12:38 PM
It's a 900-cc motorbike. The barracuda... I don't know. The guy who told me doesn't know much about American cars, but from the way he told it, it was a VERY FAST CAR.

DodgeNitroBIRM
10-17-2004, 04:45 PM
Well, the Plymouth Barracuda has been around since 64 (I think, I know it came out before the Ford Mustang). It was orginally designed as a 2-door Valiant, sales also proved that, meaning it sucked. Then later, it got away from the Valiant look and gained it's own and sales picked up. In the late 60's, the Formula S came out and won the SCCA Rally championship the same year. The Formula S came with a Rally suspension, high performance tires, and the "Commando 273", a 230 HP V-8 with a revised cam, four barrel carb., and dome top pistons. In 67, the body was redesigned and offered three V-8's, the 383, 340, and the 426 Hemi. Then, in 70, the body was redesigned one last drastic time to what most people recognize the 'cuda as, the Coke bottle profile. It also offered the same engines. 74 was the last year of the 'cuda. My personal hope is that the 'cuda will be brought back and that it uses a rear-drive version of the Stratus 2-door (with 'cuda cues, of course). That will probably never happen, but one can dream.

Blue Supra
10-21-2004, 11:16 PM
i wanna see a LS7 in a Datsun 1200 Coupe:D

gow589
10-29-2004, 10:25 AM
I am in the process of putting a GM 3.4L V6 and a Camero Transmission in a 1964 MGB. Will look pretty stock when done but will hopefully be a little peppy when done:

http://www.rc-tech.net/MGB/engine/e2b.jpg

Don't let the carb fool you, I have swapped and I had a manafold made for the Holley 950 Command FI. It will fit under the hood and car will look stock it hood is not opened.

charged
11-04-2004, 05:37 AM
that is one clean garage

Matra et Alpine
11-04-2004, 07:36 AM
I am in the process of putting a GM 3.4L V6 and a Camero Transmission in a 1964 MGB. Will look pretty stock when done but will hopefully be a little peppy when done:
hmm, interesting.
Are you having to change the chassis legs to accomodate it ?
The Rover V8 which was used in the later MGs is a common addition on this side of the pond, but IT involves some fairly major surgery of the chassis legs :(
Are you building it as a road car or for track ?

gow589
11-04-2004, 08:33 AM
hmm, interesting.
Are you having to change the chassis legs to accomodate it ?
The Rover V8 which was used in the later MGs is a common addition on this side of the pond, but IT involves some fairly major surgery of the chassis legs :(
Are you building it as a road car or for track ?


The GM 60degree V6's fit without having to modify much. My main problem was widening the transmission tunnel. The early MGB's had a more narrow tunnel:

http://www.rc-tech.net/MGB/tunnel/tunfin.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/MGB/tunnel/tunfin2.jpg

My goal is a fun get around car. I honestly don't have time to do much on a track. I have too many hobbies and things going on. Can't get focused enough on one thing. Seems if you run on a track it also requires alot more attention to the car. My brother runs the hell out of a Superformance Cobra Replica with a bored/stroked 460. He runs the 1/4 in the uper 10's.

The V6 won't make it a rocket but will make it peppy. The weight difference is neglagable. I just built a house and am just now getting back to the project. I am in the paint prep stage right now. The engine is a new 3.4L direct for GM. It is a direct replacement for the 2.8L.

Rob Mann
12-06-2004, 11:17 PM
i have seen a 4 litre 400bhp v8 been transplanted into an 1988 bmw e30 318i body.

Rob Mann
12-06-2004, 11:20 PM
i forgot to add the v8 was out of a bmw e39 m5

Linz
12-22-2004, 04:31 PM
1994 Supra with a V12 from a Toyota Century.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS OF THE BEAMS 1GZ-FE ENGINE
Total displacement (cc) 4,996
Valves DOHC 4-valve; chain and gear drive
Number of cylinders 60degree V12
Maximum output (PS/rpm) 280/5,200 net
Bore x stroke (mm) 81.0 x 80.8
Maximum torque (kg-m/rpm) 49.0/4,000 net
Combustion chamber Pent roof type
Fuel supply system Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10 - 15-mode fuel
consumption (km/l) 7.2

60hp more than the 2JZ-GE, potentional for turbocharging, later 1GZ-FE's also have VVTi and othe gucchi electronics.

And it just so happens I have a Supra with a sore nose....

Cheers,
Linz

Cotterik
12-22-2004, 05:00 PM
fiction?? well then....

Ford 1.3L Tdi into a Koeniggsegg CCR :cool:

BMW 8L V12 into a mini convertible *vroom vroom* :eek:

then have a race :D

Hjholter3
12-25-2004, 06:42 PM
LS1 V8 into an Rx7 FD...
Link (http://www.hinsonsupercars.com)

CdocZ
12-25-2004, 06:43 PM
fiction: hennessey venom 1000TT engine bumped up to 10 liters put into a lotus elise

Rockefella
12-25-2004, 06:52 PM
fiction: hennessey venom 1000TT engine bumped up to 10 liters put into a lotus elise
you really like that damn henneseey venom 1000TT dont you? :p

CdocZ
12-25-2004, 06:58 PM
yes....i do......sadly it isnt too relaible however.....and if i put it in an elise (wont try, dont even want to) it would probably blow the hell out of the poor elise, lol. its not my favorite car tho (the hennessey), not sure what is really

Hjholter3
12-25-2004, 07:27 PM
Anouther one, this one fictional:
3800 Series 3 S/c V6 into the Pontiac Solstice.

A common one is a SBC into the Triumph.. lol fun one :D

hye
12-26-2004, 01:25 AM
Viper engine put into a bike....
Dogde actually built it as a concept bike..
Its called the tomahawk...

http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/tomahawk.html

Hjholter3
12-26-2004, 01:55 AM
yes....i do......sadly it isnt too relaible however.....and if i put it in an elise (wont try, dont even want to) it would probably blow the hell out of the poor elise, lol. its not my favorite car tho (the hennessey), not sure what is really

Don't forget Hennessey ****ing people over, returning peoples cars without modifications promised or selling the engines / parts outright, or if you are lucky enough to actually GET your car as promised, taking twice as long and costing three times as much as quoted...