Engine transplants

[LastCerbera]

I'm needing to transplant a new engine into an old 6 cylinder wedge and whilst I appreciate that the obvious way to go would be RV8, just wondered if anyone had tried any other options. BTW, the wiring loom is shot, the brakes don't exist anymore and don't even get me started on the interior. In fact the only thing the car has going for it is a good body and chassis.

I keep thinking Griff 500 V8 power, but then I keep getting distracted by the serious thought of a Cosworth pinto, complete with Turbo!

Does anyone know of any cossie powered wedges?

[Boosted LS1]

I helped with a blown 24v TT.

[LastCerbera]

Hats off! I'm sure putting the std 24V engine in wouldn't be too bad, but then bolting on a couple of Turbo's....

I was trying to keep the engine side of it fairly straight forward, so in theory get a knackered sapphire cosworth and then just lift the engine, ECU, Turbo, ancillaries, manifold, etc straight from the car and with a bit of effort (try to) bolt them into the wedge.

[pwd95]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

There's a chap state side that's put a Ford V8 302 (5 litre) in to an old 280i. This is what I'd go for meself. I think the Ford V8 goes in without to much trouble. Can't remember his handle at the mo but I'm sure he'll be along later to show you.

[pwd95]

Here he is;

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

[Boosted LS1]

LastCerbera said:

I was trying to keep the engine side of it fairly straight forward, so in theory get a knackered sapphire cosworth and then just lift the engine, ECU, Turbo, ancillaries, manifold, etc straight from the car and with a bit of effort (try to) bolt them into the wedge.

If it's knackered then the project is doomed.

[LastCerbera]

Sorry, should've clarified, not mechanically knackered - rather one that has failed an MOT due to body rot or an accident damaged one, etc.

Did think about an SBF, but wasn't sure if it would fit. I will check this out in more detail. Thanks

[Comadis]

a 4.0 ford V6 from an Explorer will fitt without too many changes:

you can use the original engine-mounting points and the original gearbox as the 4.0 is constructively based on the cologne-engine...but the power-output is a big, big improvement.

[JR]

This is a very nice conversion: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

[SteveHall]

JR said:

This is a very nice conversion: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

It certainly is - Steve gave me a run out in it at BBWF 2006 and I can confirm it goes as good as it looks. I have a 420SE and it felt about as fast on acceleration. (Of course, mine sounds better )

[LastCerbera]

That is exactly the time of thing I'm talking about!

Do you know if he used the std Tasmin 200 engine mounts or did he have to get something fabricated?

[heightswitch]

SteveHall said:

JR said:

This is a very nice conversion: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

It certainly is - Steve gave me a run out in it at BBWF 2006 and I can confirm it goes as good as it looks. I have a 420SE and it felt about as fast on acceleration. (Of course, mine sounds better )

Steve's car is also very much a labour of love with some very special one off parts in it. it is probably the most professional engine conversion you will ever see in any vehicle and one that couldn't be copied without a great deal of time and expense.

N.

[Wedg1e]

heightswitch said:

SteveHall said:

JR said:

This is a very nice conversion: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

It certainly is - Steve gave me a run out in it at BBWF 2006 and I can confirm it goes as good as it looks. I have a 420SE and it felt about as fast on acceleration. (Of course, mine sounds better )

Steve's car is also very much a labour of love with some very special one off parts in it. it is probably the most professional engine conversion you will ever see in any vehicle and one that couldn't be copied without a great deal of time and expense.

N.

All the more impressive when you discover that not only is Steve not an 'engineer' in the motor vehicle sense but his entire toolkit comprises a tape measure, a Wickes crowbar, a pedestal drill and a copious supply of Featherstone's Old Potboiler

[pwd95]

Wedg1e said:

copious supply of Featherstone's Old Potboiler

I'll have a pint of that please barman

[tr7andtvr]

If you can get a ford 289-302-351w with a t5 it is a easy conversion. The HP is cheap! Look at this one

http://www.pd-go.com/index.php?action=website-view...

[andybloggs260@ho]

24V cos lump bolts straight to gearbox and engine mounts stil contemplating the same conversion to mine ive heard standard 24v manifolds swaped back to front oposite sides facing forwards fit then have down pipes made fit rad in nose like V8 instant 210bhp on standard form chiped to 235 with slightly higher reving friends mk2 escort in fast ford dvd does 5.58 0-60 sprint then 158mph in his words car still pulling so was my ass he bottled out of taking further as speedo read 160+ and best of all they are cheap can be sourced for £400 with car runing lol all ecu etc let me know what you decide

[mikeb]

Here you go..........

http://www.tvrwedgepages.co.uk/project_cars_coswor...

MikeyB

[chunder]

I'm pretty sure the 6 cyl wedge chassis had to be altered to allow for fitment of the RV8.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Well my engine should be going in this month, so will keep you posted.

[rev-erend]

TVRleigh_BBWR said:

Well my engine should be going in this month, so will keep you posted.

What engine in what car ?