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just starting a new project.. plan is to stip it and turn in to a track car. Engine is making way for a modern 2ltr 16v (mostly zetec)
Thought i would drop a quick message here even though its not really the right car.
still british though!

Edited by Alex1340 on 1st Mar, 2011.

NICE! Kepp us posted with the build, i for one would like to see this come together

Sweet. My dad had a vitese many moons ago.

Loving that mate , keep us up to date with it .
Steve

Don't these handle like a pile of shit?

Look coolish I guess but always remind me of thora Hird

Edit: link was bollocks.

Edited by wil_h on 4th Jun, 2010.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

www.twin-turbo.co.uk

its going to undergo a rather major change. the rear is going on to coil overs rather then the odd single leaf spring.

Think im to young for the STOP THIEF referance.

Poor car has been in a garage since 1978 but is in rather good condition for its age. the doors are really bad but the body is fairly solid. I'll keep you posted.

Little update.
Engine is out bluck head is stripped little bit of welding to do. The front valance needs to be removed bit all the bolts holding are stuck so my friend the grinder will be required.
On to think about engine choices. Has been put forward to use a 4 cyclinder BMW engine and gearbox, I'm struggerlong to find much info where as the zetec mt75 route is more known.
Any idea or if some has a engine they want shot off let me know.

I have a complete 2.0 Sri Vectra if you are interested 95k on it starts runs and no smoke or funny noises. I might be a little far away for you but it is here if you want it. It is an ecotec engine. Not so revvy as a redtop but good torque.

If it is any help I also have a friend with a large stock of Manta bits! An 1800 manta box will prettymuch fit straight on to the vectra engine

Edited by lockfast on 7th Jun, 2010.

would the older bmw straight 6 engine fit ? they make such a nice noise (L)

Dave the Cake

I'm sure a old BMW 6 would fit but th lenght might be a problem. Have to have space for the sump to clear the rack so it has to sit back in the engine bay. Allwould make he gearbox sit to far back.

I'd not thought about a vauxhall lump, though Aberdeen might be abit of a treck thanks for the offer.
It's a new route to look down.

2jz, the ge ( non turbo) supra guys cant give them away fast enough and there is many many guys pushing 500 on stock internals 700 if you get the gte (turbo block) 1000 is in reach, make a super sleeper

having said thet 1jz are cheep, w58 box is cheap (5spd mkIII supe) and the w58 will take 500 bhp stock

damn i want a bigger engine bay and a 6pot jz......ZZzzZZzzZZzz

edit, what about nissan sr20?, mazda mx5 the b6 is a very capable engine, a friend of mine has a full 300horses out of a b6 in a 323gtx
s2000's k20vtec, baby skylines rb20? or rb25/26?

damn damn..

just looked over my noted the 2JZ is 3ft long ha!

Edited by Brett on 8th Jun, 2010.

Yes i moved to the darkside

Instagram @jdm_brett

This is the gap to fill


3ft might be pushing things. depends on the gear box as well, don't want the leaver in the boot, lol

lost of scope for chopping bits out to get a bigger engine in

The idea is to take the body off the frame mount the engine and gear box and basicly drop the body over the top, nip and tuck the bits that don't fit.
I was thinking about mounting the rad to the bonnet but it would have to have slack in the hoses to pull forward when it hindges up which might course problems. But would give more engine space

The idea is to take the body off the frame mount the engine and gear box and basicly drop the body over the top, nip and tuck the bits that don't fit.
I was thinking about mounting the rad to the bonnet but it would have to have slack in the hoses to pull forward when it hindges up which might course problems. But would give more engine space

I think that an alfa twincam would go very well in this,
it can take a turbo a la 75 1.8 turbo,
it is very light,
and ulmost not destructible.
Then not common

What about an S14 200sx engine, perfect and 200 bananas out of the box.

http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk
http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/default.asp

A man without a project is like a like a woman without a shopping list.

and just bought this to stick it all together with.

mmmm outriggers

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php...Atmo-M10/page13

post about the BMW 4 pot engine, either turbo and atmo and a good read

modern engine in this car is a license to kill sleeper !

I can't wait to see it done !

Rusty by nature

well if you fancy helping with the welding? lol
lots and lots of welding to do. Im going to repair the body first welding afew cross bars to strenghtern it before removing it from the chassis so it doesn't twist whist off.

i see nobody has mentioned Vtec yet,
light and cheap

Yes i moved to the darkside

Instagram @jdm_brett

I would happily give a hand but I am quite far from you I guess ...

Rusty by nature

What gearbox can a vtec mate with for rwd?
I have thought about a mx5 engine. Run it on bike carbs and mega jolts