Megasquirting V6 Cologne Engines

[Chassis 33]

Has anyone attempted this? Off the top of my head I'll need to change the throttle butterfly to one that can take a TPS and add a crank sensor, there's provision for a coolant sensor already... the tricky bit will be finding some injectors that will fit the inlet manifold...

Saves me swapping out the anchor this winter and reinventing the wheel. The problem I have after all is with the mechanical fuel injection not the engine itself

Regards
Iain

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

would it not be better to go carb's

[Chassis 33]

The problem there is finding a carb manifold. They only produced a carb version of the 2.3 engine and they are rare as rockinghorse pooh. You do occasionally see manifolds for sale but rarely and for muchos muchos wanga.

You never know this thread might turn into the "megasquirting other engines into a tasmin chassis" thread depending on how much i have to drink over the next few months!
Regards
Iain

[trackcar]

john wade had brand new carb manifolds in stock a couple years ago i think i recall correctly .. worth a call ?

[Chassis 33]

mmmm

Joo, When I saw you'd posed I thought you were going to offer me the diesel engine
Regards
Iain

[Grady]

Since all the 2.8s were carb-d on this side of the pond (except TVR - how did they get that emission exception?) they should be findable here. I haven't looked but in addition to the Mustang manifold I think I've seen aftermarket ones too.

But the way my injectors are working it may be an option.

[NTEL]

Hi Iain, if carbs are a possible route, have a word with John Toovey Race and Road in Cannock. He built my engine (2.9 Cologne) and fitted it with a 2.8 inlet manifold and a twin Weber.

[grahamw48]

Am I missing something here Iain ?

Surely all the 'standard' 2.8 Granadas were carbed (single twinchoke), giving 135 bhp.

The 2.8i Granada (and Capri 2.8i) had the injection of course, with 160bhp.

The American Mercury Capri 2.8 used a Motorcraft carb, and its engine was similar to that used in the (orrible) 2.8 Mustang...from 1975.

Sorry if I'm barking up the wrong tree, but 2.8 Granada carb manis must be not too scarce ?

[GRIFFONMARK]

Graham, you are quite right. There were thousands of 2.8GL Granadas built all carb models. Thurrock Autos 01708 857883 have a complete engine with carb on ebay for BIN £275 or best offer. Fast road spares sell a brand new Weber jetted to suit for under £200, also on ebay. That seems a lot cheaper than megasquirting which would cost more than the car is worth!

[Boosted LS1]

Why not buy an emerald or dta and skip all the megajolt stuff?

[Chassis 33]

hmmmm, Graham I'm not old enough to remember that far back! Mike, I'm not going to bite! Dave, I spoke to John a while back and he ummed and ahhhed over whether he had one to sell me, I get the impression that unless you have the gift of the gab like the gent who originally had your engine built you don't get very far with John, alternatively maybe I caught him on a bad day.

Regards
Iain

Edited by Chassis 33 on Thursday 30th October 08:59

[taz turbo]

Chassis33 said:

I get the impression that unless you have the gift of the gab like the gent who originally had your engine built you don't get very far with John

I dealt with John when I rebuilt the engine in my Wedge, I can't say enough good about him, he knows his stuff too.

Regards,

Chris.

[Chassis 33]

Fair cop, probably just me then
Regards
Iain

[rev-erend]

Boosted LS1 said:

Why not buy an emerald or dta and skip all the megajolt stuff?

Surprised you did not tell him to skip the V6 and install an LS9

[NTEL]

Chassis 33 said:

I spoke to John a while back and he ummed and ahhhed over whether he had one to sell me, I get the impression that unless you have the gift of the gab like the gent who originally had your engine built you don't get very far with John, alternatively maybe I caught him on a bad day.

Hi Iain, I met him face to face last week when I dropped my engine off at his place. I must admit it was like talking to a different chap face to face rather than over the phone, so I kinda know where you are coming from. He seems to know these engines inside out though, and I was very impressed with his operation. Anyway, seems my old boat anchor is pretty worn out after 3 seasons and should know today how much wonga he's going to extract out of my back bin to make it all well again. Fingers crossed its going to be in budget.

Edited by NTEL on Thursday 30th October 10:40

[Chassis 33]

Lets hope so Dave, good to have a play with you next year

I'm weighing up my options with the Taz now.
Regards
Iain

[ed_crouch]

Get a Jenvey throttle body.

Ed.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Boosted LS1 said:

Why not buy an emerald or dta and skip all the megajolt stuff?

All good if you have a spare grand +

Plus even with Emerald your still going to have to find injectors that fit, and add a TPS.

[trackcar]

I have a recon 2.9 engine complete with everything you need, even an ECU saves faffing around

[Chassis 33]

Even exhaust?