Chimaera engine swap idea?

Chimaera engine swap idea?

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V8FROG

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444 posts

161 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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HI guys it's been a while since I log in.
I bought an other Chimaera with no engine and a 1uzfe engine with manual gearbox.
But mechanic said it won't fit in.
😔 😔 do u guys have any idea what engine I could swap in?jaguar V8?just need 300hp V8 would be better ofcourse.
Tks for ur help guys.

V8FROG

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444 posts

161 months

Friday 20th November 2015
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There is an Hemi 6.1 engine here for sale. No idea the size of it.
Will it fits? Or jaguar 4.0?I can get a 4.6 Rover here but how to bring it to 400hp?

V8FROG

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444 posts

161 months

Saturday 21st November 2015
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This car was a prototype for TVR Asia to try differents engines.Car is fully complete except no engine.
I was busy making others project cars e34uzfe,Alfa 146 Sti and latest one e46 ci 2jz.Rb can't fit,2jz can't fit.

V8FROG

Original Poster:

444 posts

161 months

Saturday 21st November 2015
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I do have a contact in Australia who can send me an Ls1 engine and transmission.
Which others parts will I need?

V8FROG

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444 posts

161 months

Saturday 21st November 2015
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Seriously? Cause my mechanic
Said too tall and too wide.could u confirm with Alan?
mk1fan said:
That said. Alan Whitacker has fitted the 1uzfe to his S. Well a Lexus V8.

V8FROG

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444 posts

161 months

Saturday 21st November 2015
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