Where can I source a Brat engine?

Where can I source a Brat engine?

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j80jpw

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824 posts

161 months

Sunday 15th February 2015
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I have the opportunity to aquire a very sound, excellent condition Brat body with gearbox just missing one important component, the engine! Apparently the brat was bought as an engine donor for a fiat 500 project.

I have a soft spot for the Brat as I used to knock around in one in my late teens. I have been looking for a handy truck for trips to the tip, building yard and taking the dog out etc.

Ideally I'd like to replace the engine like for like but any advice on what may fit with original gearbox considered although changing wiring loom, ecu etc isn't that appealing.

Any ideas where I may be able to find one, been trawling ebay with no luck to date.


GravelBen

15,655 posts

229 months

Sunday 15th February 2015
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The EA81 & EA82 motors were also used in the Leone/Omega/L-series (different names in different markets), you might have more luck finding a wrecked one of those than a Brat/Brumby?

Also popular engines with the microlight crowd I think, so you might be able to find one that way.

Here's one, but shipping might be a bit on the high side... http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessor...

Edited by GravelBen on Sunday 15th February 08:05

v8250

2,724 posts

210 months

Sunday 15th February 2015
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OP, I too have a good thing for Brats. Can't remember the last time I saw one. Why not drop in a 2.0 n.a engine and gearbox? Have no idea if they'd fit but the idea of a Brat with 123bhp sounds great fun for knocking about in...

j80jpw

Original Poster:

824 posts

161 months

Sunday 15th February 2015
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Always fancied going to NZ, not sure I'd get that on as hand luggage?

I have been thinking about a newer injected replacement but my concerns would be for drive shafts etc with the extra power. This is on a tight budget as slightly hard to justify to the mrs at present as it will be a 3rd vehicle, so a direct replacement without the worry of replacing wiring looms the fit of a different engine and gearbox etc will keep costs low.

Sounds like it's a very popular donor engine due to its size vs power and reliability?

GravelBen

15,655 posts

229 months

Sunday 15th February 2015
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I think I've been told that the SOHC EJ motors will fit ok, but the DOHC versions are too wide to fit without a lot of work. Don't take it as gospel though, its 2nd or 3rd hand information! The 123bhp version would be SOHC anyway I think, the 2.0 NA DOHC is 150-160bhp.

As you say though its much easier to fit a replacement EA motor if you can find one, good luck with the search. Maybe try calling around wreckers in rural areas?

Edited by GravelBen on Sunday 15th February 09:19

leefee

633 posts

128 months

Sunday 15th February 2015
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I have a sound engine and box coplete in a 97 legacy, free to a good home..... In aberdeenshire

j80jpw

Original Poster:

824 posts

161 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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Thanks for the offer Lee, very generous of you. Shame your not closer, what mileage has the engine covered?

You don't happen to know the series of engine this is? I'm assuming 2.0L EJ20?




leefee

633 posts

128 months

Tuesday 17th February 2015
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I will have a look and see if it has any numbers on it...

vx220

2,689 posts

233 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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As with any "Brat" thread, pics are essential

Nudge nudge

Shame Mrs VX lacks my feelings for them

j80jpw

Original Poster:

824 posts

161 months

Wednesday 18th February 2015
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Indeed, I will try to get some.