Money No Object Engine Swaps
Discussion
Oilchange said:
I believe supercharging is the way ahead with these engines.
http://www.autodeltashop.com/product_info.php?cPat...
Also, you can take out the 3.2 to 3.7 ltr and the 2.5 to 3.3 ltr and stick Ferrari throttle bodies on. Mmmmm!
I would like one in an MGB GT with the Sebring body kit, in English white with a black roof, ta
Retropower have fitted a supercharged Busso in a Stratos...http://www.autodeltashop.com/product_info.php?cPat...
Also, you can take out the 3.2 to 3.7 ltr and the 2.5 to 3.3 ltr and stick Ferrari throttle bodies on. Mmmmm!
I would like one in an MGB GT with the Sebring body kit, in English white with a black roof, ta
https://retropower.co.uk/2018/02/05/lancia-stratos...
Love my E92 V8 M3, and my Mk2 Escort which already has a swap for a Vauxhall C20XE "red top"
As fun as the Escort is, I can't help wondering how amazing it'd be with a V8 the same as the M3.
The M3 V8 is small and lightweight for it's displacement and power, and no longer than the XE ...... I even reckon it'd be fine for width too, since a Ford V6 can fit into an escort with a bit of a shove.
One day!
As fun as the Escort is, I can't help wondering how amazing it'd be with a V8 the same as the M3.
The M3 V8 is small and lightweight for it's displacement and power, and no longer than the XE ...... I even reckon it'd be fine for width too, since a Ford V6 can fit into an escort with a bit of a shove.
One day!
kiethton said:
GTR engine into a Nissan figaro (or granny-spec micra)
Focus RS engine into a fiesta ST
People have started sticking a Honda K20 with a turbo in Fiestas for big power but really, having got one with about 300 bhp not sure it needs more power, and the standard 1.6 Turbo engine is good for a reliable 350 bhp, sometimes a little more taking some risk, and 400 plus on a forged bottom end.Focus RS engine into a fiesta ST
Tuned 1.6 Fiestas will, once rolling outdrag a lot of standard stuff from a division or two up, Focus RS, A45 etc by virtue of only weighing 1200 kilos or less as plenty are knocking on for 300bhp/ton with 100 - 200 kmh times in the 8/9 sec range, mine is around 10 something.
Some times for comparison here.
https://autotopnl100-200.com/100-200/
J4CKO said:
kiethton said:
GTR engine into a Nissan figaro (or granny-spec micra)
Focus RS engine into a fiesta ST
People have started sticking a Honda K20 with a turbo in Fiestas for big power but really, having got one with about 300 bhp not sure it needs more power, and the standard 1.6 Turbo engine is good for a reliable 350 bhp, sometimes a little more taking some risk, and 400 plus on a forged bottom end.Focus RS engine into a fiesta ST
Tuned 1.6 Fiestas will, once rolling outdrag a lot of standard stuff from a division or two up, Focus RS, A45 etc by virtue of only weighing 1200 kilos or less as plenty are knocking on for 300bhp/ton with 100 - 200 kmh times in the 8/9 sec range, mine is around 10 something.
Some times for comparison here.
https://autotopnl100-200.com/100-200/
Only thoughts was a relatively light weight, good handling hatch with a more torquey motor
kiethton said:
J4CKO said:
kiethton said:
GTR engine into a Nissan figaro (or granny-spec micra)
Focus RS engine into a fiesta ST
People have started sticking a Honda K20 with a turbo in Fiestas for big power but really, having got one with about 300 bhp not sure it needs more power, and the standard 1.6 Turbo engine is good for a reliable 350 bhp, sometimes a little more taking some risk, and 400 plus on a forged bottom end.Focus RS engine into a fiesta ST
Tuned 1.6 Fiestas will, once rolling outdrag a lot of standard stuff from a division or two up, Focus RS, A45 etc by virtue of only weighing 1200 kilos or less as plenty are knocking on for 300bhp/ton with 100 - 200 kmh times in the 8/9 sec range, mine is around 10 something.
Some times for comparison here.
https://autotopnl100-200.com/100-200/
Only thoughts was a relatively light weight, good handling hatch with a more torquey motor
I suspect the ST is quicker now, or at least feels it, but those F20 M lites can also be tuned, particularly the M140i, 500 bhp is pretty easy to achieve and not that expensive.
I don't know about money no object, but one I'd love to do is an ST version of the original Puma, using a Fiesta ST 1.5 triple. The engines weigh within a couple of kilos of each other so there should be no major impact on balance or handling, but the new engine gives another 70 bhp!
The Puma's chassis is brilliant, and performance wise, just imagine a Fiesta ST with 200kg taken out of it.
The Puma's chassis is brilliant, and performance wise, just imagine a Fiesta ST with 200kg taken out of it.
Limpet said:
I don't know about money no object, but one I'd love to do is an ST version of the original Puma, using a Fiesta ST 1.5 triple. The engines weigh within a couple of kilos of each other so there should be no major impact on balance or handling, but the new engine gives another 70 bhp!
The Puma's chassis is brilliant, and performance wise, just imagine a Fiesta ST with 200kg taken out of it.
ITG and a re-map the 1.5 triple can see an easy 250bhp too... The Puma's chassis is brilliant, and performance wise, just imagine a Fiesta ST with 200kg taken out of it.
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