Now where shall I put this

[Graham]

i wonder....

[wedget]

In my car please

[TVR-NUT]

Graham - that should definately go in my Tasmin (if I ever get it back from where it's having it's breaks done....)

Are you open to bribes?

Mark

[rev-erend]

This one is fitted to an 'S' .. runs on carbs.. nice !

[Graham]

Carbs mmm that might be an option I just priced up throttle bodies






wait for it








are you sitting down...



£3258+vat so £3675.40.... which is almost exactly 12 times what i've just paid for the complete Granada !!!!


I've also just spoken to a guy with a 4.6 version chucking out 800 bhp with the aid of a couple of turbos...

mad....

>> Edited by Graham on Wednesday 28th July 18:16

[sevans]

Graham said:

I've also just spoken to a guy with a 4.6 version chucking out 800 bhp with the aid of a couple of turbos... mad....

Been speaking to Top Boss????

[grahamw48]

I am at present looking for a Granada containing such a motor.

I'll be getting a specialist to do the swappery for me though. (I don't understand injection,plus all those fancy connections). I believe a shortened prop is also required on mine, because of different box.

[Graham]

yep so far i've spoken to Top Boss and merlin..

been offered a complete new dry sumped, throttle bodied, mbe ecu'd race engine for a measley 10k

GW, what gearbox are you using?? you can use the type 9.. although a T5 may be a better bet in the long run

G

[wedg1e]

grahamw48 said:

I am at present looking for a Granada containing such a motor. I'll be getting a specialist to do the swappery for me though. (I don't understand injection,plus all those fancy connections). I believe a shortened prop is also required on mine, because of different box.

Don't do it! At least not to that car... find a later chassis (more room and stiffer in some places).

[grahamw48]

Oh dear - there I go, running away with myself again !

I realise major work will be involved, and I'll get it done 'properly'.

302 Mustang motor ?

[Graham]

Actually fitting the engine isnt much of a problem, as the block bolts to the same mounts.. a little fiddling at the front is required... the biggest headache is the manifolds and exhaust. but with a few racers fitting this engine there is the possibility of off the shelf parts as most of them are going to the same place for the exhaust.

if your just swapping the engine and not modding it is should only be a little more complicated than refitting a 2,8.

a couple of links

www.pixeltechnology.co.uk/wedge/project_cars_cosworth.html

wedge with a 24v

www.maddoldbugger.supanet.com/

24v in a sierra

and another one ( site currently being rebuilt)

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/xrcosworth/

[grahamw48]

Thanks.
Some 'food for thought' there.

[wedg1e]

Better beef up the rear suspension and front brakes while you're at it..

[B19 JAE]

Jus wondering, as you do, wot about a 2.9 4x4 sierra engine are the any good for this type of job jus bin offered the car for nowt when the mot runs out engine n box r sound from a mechanic mate o mine

[Graham]

the 2.9 12v is a better engine than the 2.8 its got 3 port heads and electronic fuel injection.
the conversion is possible and simpler than the 24v but you'll still need to get new headers made and the engine loom and ecu ect. but all possible.

Edited to say :- with the 4x4 engine you'd need to change the sump and oil pickup as well...

>> Edited by Graham on Wednesday 28th July 15:37

[Graham]

mmm jenvey came back again on the throttle bodies the price was wrong. its actually 1258+vat inc horns



Anyone care to donate some funds i'll let you drool over them

[grahamw48]

wedg1e said:

Better beef up the rear suspension and front brakes while you're at it..

Princess 4 pots, vented discs, etc.

Back end - hmm, need to think.

Poly bushes all round.

Better fuel pump too.

This is sounding more and more like a body-off !

[Graham]

Princess Nah you want these

[grahamw48]

Ooooh - yes please !

Right now I'd be better off throwing an anchor out.