Which 'modernized classic - car and engine combination?

[Meridius]

Nors said:

I get the idea, but in reality, it doesn't take that much money or effort to get an original 20v ur quattro 5 pot to match or exceed the output of the TTRS engine. The old 5 pot can be tuned to whatever level almost you want, it's just how much money you want to through at it.

and the new 2.5 doesnt quite sound as good as the old 20v either but that companies reasoning was a stronger powerband and the main one being engine availability.

[CrisW]

kambites said:

I'd love to see someone do a baby Elan with something like the MX5's lump in it. There's a few DIY Ford Zetec conversions out there but as far as I know, no companies do complete turn-key modernisation packages.

I believe Spyder Engineering will do the job for you if you have the cash.

[CrisW]

Nors said:

I get the idea, but in reality, it doesn't take that much money or effort to get an original 20v ur quattro 5 pot to match or exceed the output of the TTRS engine. The old 5 pot can be tuned to whatever level almost you want, it's just how much money you want to through at it.

I believe that the new engine is much lighter. Which is nice.

[EnglishTony]

yonex said:

bobbo89 said:

GT6 was the first one that popped into my head when I read the topic title. Engine bay looks like it might be restricted to a 4-pot of some sort though so likely an MX5 lump.

That's a TR6 not a GT6

[anonymous-user]

EnglishTony said:

That's a TR6 not a GT6

http://forum.britishv8.org/file.php?3,file=2170,in...

Anything is possible given time and money.

Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 7th July 15:52

[Tuvra]

AMGJocky said:

The 4.7L V8 from the Shelby Cobra Daytona in a Toyota 2000 GT would be quite dreamy for me. I'd probably even kill for it.

Why though? The Shelby Daytona is arguably as pretty as the 2000GT, actually, you have given me my answer:-

A Shelby Daytona Coupe with all the modern running gear and engine from the Ford GT:-

I would have this car custom made from the ground up if I won the Euro Millions.

[emicen]

Would love an E30 with Sport bodykit and BBS rims running modern 2.0d engine and transmission for commuter duties. At not much over a ton it would be nippy and fuel efficient.

Equally, would love to remake my dad's Elan with some modern upgrades, nothing too lairy engine wise, probably a 4AGE Toyota engine or similar.

[AMGJocky]

Tuvra said:

AMGJocky said:

The 4.7L V8 from the Shelby Cobra Daytona in a Toyota 2000 GT would be quite dreamy for me. I'd probably even kill for it.

Why though? The Shelby Daytona is arguably as pretty as the 2000GT, actually, you have given me my answer:-

A Shelby Daytona Coupe with all the modern running gear and engine from the Ford GT:-

I would have this car custom made from the ground up if I won the Euro Millions.

Because I personally prefer the GT, but would love it to have a more atmospheric engine. Though there's no denying that the Daytona is quite beautiful in it's own right.

If a lottery win came my way.. then this.
http://www.classiccarstudio.com/1524/1964-Shelby-D...
I challenge anyone to find a cooler car. The things I'd do to own this.

[DougieMc]

SuperchargedVR6 said:

Epic!

How do you put oil in the engine with no filler cap?

Sozz just seen this
Oil filled through the Dipstick takes a while but not ages

[Hugh Jarse]

Love this and has the right lineage:
http://www.dep-o.co.uk/features/frontline-austin-h...
http://www.frontlinedevelopments.com/

[GravelBen]

So many possibilities!

I do like the idea of a Porsche 904 GTS with a GT3 motor...



Or a Chevron B8 with an S2000 lump in the back...



Or a 240Z with a revvy NA modernish 6-Cyl motor.

[dom9]

GravelBen said:

So many possibilities!

I do like the idea of a Porsche 904 GTS with a GT3 motor...



Or a Chevron B8 with an S2000 lump in the back...



Or a 240Z with a revvy NA modernish 6-Cyl motor.

I think Fran Hall (Race Car Replicas - RCR) may have done exactly that with a 904 GT3 (albeit a (very high quality) reproduction.

I also think the Chevron B8 has been 'updated' with modern running gear and is being sold by someone. Name escapes me but I'm sure a search on here will bring it up.

Maybe it was Chevron (or the name has been bought) themselves?

[Vitorio]

with one of these longitudinally under the bonnet



please!

And probable some drivelibe/suspension fettling to deal with the extra weight and twice the original power.

[thegreenhell]

Vitorio said:

with one of these longitudinally under the bonnet



please!

And probable some drivelibe/suspension fettling to deal with the extra weight and twice the original power.

Something like this?

http://www.alfaholics.com/our-cars/completed-build...

[Vitorio]

thegreenhell said:

Something like this?

http://www.alfaholics.com/our-cars/completed-build...

Yep!

Saw a guy who had built a 24v 3.0 into a lowered GTV6 shell, had a proper euro-muscle vibe to it.

[threespires]

Hugh Jarse said:

Love this and has the right lineage:

That's nice, how about this Frogeye - can anybody ID it's engine?

[Shiv_P]

The 320d 2.0 diesel motor into the new mercedes C class with maybe the Audi A4 alloys

[Hugh Jarse]

threespires said:

Hugh Jarse said:

Love this and has the right lineage:

That's nice, how about this Frogeye - can anybody ID it's engine?

MGC?
Several electric frogeye, lightweight monocque makes it a good candidate.
http://www.evalbum.com/3678

[GravelBen]

dom9 said:

GravelBen said:

So many possibilities!

I do like the idea of a Porsche 904 GTS with a GT3 motor...



Or a Chevron B8 with an S2000 lump in the back...



Or a 240Z with a revvy NA modernish 6-Cyl motor.

I think Fran Hall (Race Car Replicas - RCR) may have done exactly that with a 904 GT3 (albeit a (very high quality) reproduction.

I also think the Chevron B8 has been 'updated' with modern running gear and is being sold by someone. Name escapes me but I'm sure a search on here will bring it up.

Maybe it was Chevron (or the name has been bought) themselves?

Bet I still won't be able to afford one though!

[threespires]

Hugh Jarse said:

threespires said:

Hugh Jarse said:

Love this and has the right lineage:

That's nice, how about this Frogeye - can anybody ID it's engine?

MGC?
Several electric frogeye, lightweight monocque makes it a good candidate.
http://www.evalbum.com/3678

I can see where your coming from, but that's not correct. The engine is not British.