Can anyone recommend a garage

[Firefoot]

Can anyone recommend a garage in the Cardiff or Barry area that would carry out an engine transplant?

My usual garage don't want the hassle and I don't have the equipment for a diy job.

[gog]

Would that be like for like or, for example, A Viper V10 into a Ford Ka?

[Firefoot]

I'm looking to put a 2litre Calibra red top into a Tigra (nothing exotic I'm afraid).

Basically, I have a split crankshaft, it has been repaired but I knew eventually I should change the engine. Also, Tigra's are notorious for running hot and I have had to fit an overide switch to the fan to force it on to cool the engine quicker (it has been getting close to 100 when sat at traffic in this weather). It gets serious dead spots with acceleration when it's at these temperatures and I am pretty fed up with it. Don't want to change the car as I really like it, but think its time for a new engine.

[Mikey G]

Do you have the engine and everything needed for the conversion?

[Firefoot]

Don't have it right now, but I know where I can get the engine and parts when I am ready. Been holding off buying it until I had some time where I could manage without the car for a while. Longer I leave it, the less low mileage red tops there are around though, so I think I'll have to bite the bullet soon, hence starting to look for a reputable garage

[Blackhawk1969]

Is it a straight drop in?

[Firefoot]

Just checked Blackhawk, engine mounts etc are in a different place, ECU & loom need changing as well so will be quite a large job.

Edited by Firefoot on Wednesday 26th July 12:42

[sorrento205]

i know someone that might take it on, but i wouldnt like to foot the bill for it!


www.oldschoolengineering.co.uk

[Firefoot]

Cheers Sorrento, guess I'll make sure I'm sitting down when they give me the quote