Lotus Twin Cam QED 140bhp

[HolbaySS]

Just testing the waters.
What could I expect to get for a Lotus Twin Cam built by QED in the mid 90's giving 140bhp on their dyno. Done about 10K since the build. Engine is a 1972 Europa unit.

[Rufus]

Someone I know also looking to sell a very similar car to yours with a 1978 Lotus Twin Cam engine S3 has been offered £10k by Paul Matty who thinks the ultimate market value is £12-13k.

[aka_kerrly]

If you know the full spec you could price up a new one
http://files.qedmotorsport.co.uk/lotus_twincam_pri...

[Farlig]

aka_kerrly said:

If you know the full spec you could price up a new one
http://files.qedmotorsport.co.uk/lotus_twincam_pri...

Haha - I enquired at QED about this a while back and they said it could be done but you'd be looking at in the region of 14k +, aye just for the engine!!

[HolbaySS]

I'm keeping the car, not that it gets used as much as it should...
Thinking of going the Zetec route or maybe a V6. (originality is not a problem)
Originally was just going to drive the car until the twink gave up but it may make more sense to see how far by selling the engine, I can go with a conversion.

[Farlig]

The Zetec is a great engine. Whilst ultimately not as tunable as a Duratec & a little heavier, it slots straight in & produces good power out of the crate - whap on a set of Jenvys & EM and you got 160-170 bhp with bullet proof reliability. No brainer really so long as max power is not your thing.