111r/Exige engine convertion.

[Ozzer]

Has anyone had a engine conversion on a 111r or S2 exige?
I'm trying to weigh up the costs of supercharging the Exige or would it be better to go for a honda SC conversion.
A Toyota SC kit looks like it will cost £10k to install and get 285bhp. How much extra would the honda SC be?

[shangani]

Much more - more like 15K. However, the rear subframe is different and the honda conversion isn't to my knowledge available for the 111r. Either sell the 111r and buy a cheaper S2 or, more realistic option, supercharge the toyota engine.

[bher]

or ask www.bemani.ch to do it. There are a few belgian exiges transformed and one I know is very happy.

[bobcorb]

Keep your eye on www.hangar111.com/ I think there will be a much cheaper supercharger option along soon. Not sure about the installation in a 111R though.

For $8995 (US) you can get a turbo kit with about 275BHP from www.forcedfed.com/elise/turbokits/forcedfed.html. Its very nice conversion I'm told by a colleague who's seen it first hand (one of our race engineers so I believe him)

>> Edited by bobcorb on Wednesday 17th May 22:44

[Phil-CH]

I can vouch for the Bemani supercharger. I'm going to get mine supercharged in summer and from the short test drives I had, it's hard not to be impressed by the flawless work Bemani have done.

Cheers Phil

[shangani]

Beware the forcefed turbo conversion - a number of engines have lunched themselves. Do a search on elisetalk, the us based elise forum.

[speedyellow]

Spending 10k+++ on a 111R or Exige to change out the engine doesn't make any financial sense either?? You are in the price range when you've finished or 240R and 220S cars?? Also all of the engine conversions loose the aircon, not a huge issue in an Elise but I'd not want an Exige in the summer without aircon... although I am getting old and being cooked in the name of fun has definately worn off!