RS Turbo Engine

[bjpetch]

Has anyone ever considered puttin one in.

From my sums ive worked out that the engine should go on the x-flow gear box. But its the mounts that would be the problem.

If anyone has any ideas or storys it would be great.

thanks

[techsec]

Which RS did the engine come out of??
If it is out of the MK2 Escort RS2000 then yes it fits. But as you say it is a turbo unit then I presume it comes out of some thing else.

>> Edited by techsec on Wednesday 11th September 21:56

>> Edited by techsec on Wednesday 11th September 21:57

[IanA]

Suggestion: get the rear half of a Banham RS200 replica chassis and graft that on the back of the Jago ladder frame. You'd get to use the gearbox and suspension as well...

I have a spare Lancia 2000 engine and box that would go well with the rear half of a Stratos replica chassis- I've often wondered why no-one's done it before.

I bet the weight distribution wouldn't be far wrong and the bonnet area would house a useful luggage box.

If you must use it inline, check out any seven-type replica to see how an engine can be slung from two adjacent chassis rails. It often involves E-type Jag rubber mushrooms sat on the chassis with tube(s) running diagonally up to suitable plates bolted to the three holes in the block.
Cheers
Ian

[bjpetch]

Thanks guys, ive just got it today, i was not going to buy it but i think it will be a nice challenge and would give my jago i real nice bit off power.

I got it of a web-site for just £500 and it has 320 bhp at the fly wheel, so once on the old mk2 escort prop it should prove to be fast and fun.

im takin my little yellow jeep down to donny so hoppefully ill get some good ideas there.

thanks

[Mad_Mark]

Well I hope you got the running gear with it you will need it.My is only 150 bhp I had 5 diff & 1 drive shaft go on my in 1 year it tuck me £1,250 to stop it & that was for a S.L.D & anti tram bars also forget a escort 1300 box I broke them in escort MK1 with a 1600GT engine & at to put a corser 2000 box in to stop it. if you need more you can get me on 07968165499 Mark

[ashy]

well my yellow geep is up for sale to you £1500 otherwise its on ebay

best of luck the poulton crew