Retromod - GTE - Alloy V6
Discussion
Recently finished fitting a modern engine into my 1970's Lotus 7, [replaced the boat anchor Ford X Flow], with a EFI Ford Zetec, Gives the car great performance and sensible economy.
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Looking for new project and was wondering whether a modern lightweight alloy V6 into a GTE had been done?? I searched online and couldn't find anything.
I was thinking of a 3 litre[Ford or Jag] for example where the donor car could be bought - used for awhile to sort mechanicals etc before the transplant.
What do you guys think - anybody done something similar - was it straightforward - what problems did you encounter?
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Looking for new project and was wondering whether a modern lightweight alloy V6 into a GTE had been done?? I searched online and couldn't find anything.
I was thinking of a 3 litre[Ford or Jag] for example where the donor car could be bought - used for awhile to sort mechanicals etc before the transplant.
What do you guys think - anybody done something similar - was it straightforward - what problems did you encounter?
Thanks for suggestions guys - The volvo engine is turbo [Not for me thanks I'd rather N/A] plus for the cost of that engine you can buy the Whole donor car which will have other items to contribute such as all electrics - exhaust manifold, fuel pump, ECU - etc. etc!!
I like the zetec idea but it is the engine possibly too long being 4straight cylinders? [I don't know] plus at 2 litres it's a bit small/negative. I'd like to keep a V6 3 litre engine if poss.
Alfa is Alfa with all Italian probs including parts etc, possible though
Ford/Jag would be easier/cheaper, There's also a toyota V6 which fits the bill - for me the Retromod thing is an economical way of improving a classic - it's part of the fun IMO, cheap donor with decent mechanicals = well worth the time and effort spent to achieve it [ I've plenty of time and effort to give FOC - I'm retired], not an excessive amount of money,[ but enough to do a pukka job without being wasteful]- shall we say.
I like the idea of bolting to existing scimitar gearbox 'a la Zetec', any decent alloy v6 bolt straight to the original gearbox? - I hadn't considered this possibilty!
Well done keep up the suggestions
I like the zetec idea but it is the engine possibly too long being 4straight cylinders? [I don't know] plus at 2 litres it's a bit small/negative. I'd like to keep a V6 3 litre engine if poss.
Alfa is Alfa with all Italian probs including parts etc, possible though
Ford/Jag would be easier/cheaper, There's also a toyota V6 which fits the bill - for me the Retromod thing is an economical way of improving a classic - it's part of the fun IMO, cheap donor with decent mechanicals = well worth the time and effort spent to achieve it [ I've plenty of time and effort to give FOC - I'm retired], not an excessive amount of money,[ but enough to do a pukka job without being wasteful]- shall we say.I like the idea of bolting to existing scimitar gearbox 'a la Zetec', any decent alloy v6 bolt straight to the original gearbox? - I hadn't considered this possibilty!
Well done keep up the suggestions
S47
Go for it - email me through PH and we'll swop tips and info' etc
You seem to know what to look for in a major upgrade, like you I'm going for the Jag engine/box combo, I'd prefer the Autobox, don't know whether that will make the process more difficult though - any thoughts on this?
Go for it - email me through PH and we'll swop tips and info' etc
You seem to know what to look for in a major upgrade, like you I'm going for the Jag engine/box combo, I'd prefer the Autobox, don't know whether that will make the process more difficult though - any thoughts on this?
e21Mark
Installing a different engine is normally OK provided you have the lifting tackle etc.
Piping up the cooling and exhaust systems depends on the skills of the installer, for me I'd consider these Very simple tasks indeed,
I've done 4 retromods without any probs at all, the scimitar will be easy coz the exhaust is hidden under the car, unlike my 7 which runs along the side of car for all to see [ and pick faults with]
thanks for the concern tho'
any helpful suggestions
Installing a different engine is normally OK provided you have the lifting tackle etc.
Piping up the cooling and exhaust systems depends on the skills of the installer, for me I'd consider these Very simple tasks indeed,
I've done 4 retromods without any probs at all, the scimitar will be easy coz the exhaust is hidden under the car, unlike my 7 which runs along the side of car for all to see [ and pick faults with]
thanks for the concern tho'
any helpful suggestions
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