Engine conversions, best combinations, hit me....

Lashout_UK · 7 Jan 2009 at 15:56

howardcanning said:
You lot sticking V8s into small hatchbacks obviously don't care about weight distribution and handling then

Well, something like the LS6 V8 makes 405BHP and 385ft.lb from 5.7 litres and the whole engine, wet, fully dressed clocks in at 208kg.

A Honda B20, from a Civic, weighs roughly 150kg.

A BMW M52B28 (2.8 six) weighs 180kgg...

12A turbo rotary - 161kg...

So sometimes, there's really not that much in it.

Dup · 7 Jan 2009 at 15:59

Nimzicki said:
Which gen celica? Sounds interesting

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2757680

That's the one

penski said:
F20C is quite a tall engine - I've noticed on Escort transplants and it is very noticeable in that BMW posted above - look at how proud it sits of the bay.

*n

I think it might be at more of an angle in the beemer to meet with the existing BMW RWD gear?

I read some talk about rotating the engine into a Mid/Rear engined car too a while back, and some arguments about if it was possible or not. Still, not bad looking for a 4 pot

Perywinkle · 7 Jan 2009 at 17:04

Me and a good mate are in the planning stages for his car.
LS1 into a moggy as soon as my Indy is finished

Jonnycoupe · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:07

Lashout_UK said:
A Honda B20, from a Civic, weighs roughly 150kg.

B20 didnt come in Civics, K20 is 135kg.

bigchez · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:25

Cosworth YB into just about anything really, specifically a pug 205 or Mk2 fiesta.

OllyM · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:46

[TW]Fox;13233889 said:
N54B30 in a BMW 530i Sport.

Obviously.

What's one of those?!

New engines are N52Bxx

Jonnycoupe · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:54

You havent got google?

3.0 I6 twin turbo, N52 all ally isnt that great for turbocharging

Best to stick with the ally block and iron liners if you want boost.

[TW]Fox · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:54

OllyM said:
What's one of those?!

Oh dear Olly, lose 10 internet coolpoints for attempts to be smart

New engines are N52Bxx

Some are, yes

OllyM · 7 Jan 2009 at 19:55

Oh whoops, forgot they called the turbo version an N54

Berger · 7 Jan 2009 at 20:01

Think its an S2000 lump in an AE86 on one of the Best Motoring videos, thats awesome.

mattyprice4004 · 7 Jan 2009 at 20:11

E30s slice people in half, anyone care to explain?

My favourite has to be the 1.8K VVC engine, turbocharged then in the Rover 200. Much fun! Until it explodes, showering pieces of cylinder head over a 5 mile radius

Housey · 7 Jan 2009 at 20:22

GT3 engine in a 911 would be pretty special.

Oh...

loltim · 7 Jan 2009 at 20:37

Honda K20 in an old Civic EG :cool:

with led zepplin = win http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kjvASKQMPNo

panthro · 7 Jan 2009 at 20:59

LS2 in a Z3M Coupe, seen it done, simply awesome.

Michael Myers · 8 Jan 2009 at 00:03

r32 with turbo conversion into a mk1 golf gti with custom 4x4 conversion, been done before but it looks fast as hell!

ZG002 · 8 Jan 2009 at 00:06

RB25DET into s13 running big boost and lsd for sideways action. would suit me fine

thedazman67 · 8 Jan 2009 at 00:16

RB or V8 engine in a 200SX S14a

Simon · 8 Jan 2009 at 01:05

2JZ in a S2000 has been done, pretty sweet.

Then there is the LS1 V8 S2000 too

-westy- · 8 Jan 2009 at 01:28

306 GTI-6 engine in a 205 GTI

....then supercharged.

MikeHunt79 · 8 Jan 2009 at 02:10

LS1 in a 70's/80's type volvo estate (940? 850?)... I have no clue if it would fit tho...

-westy- said:
306 GTI-6 engine in a 205 GTI

....then supercharged.

A friend of mine is doing exactly this, minus the supercharger... It's a tight squeeze, he went with the 5 speed gearbox in the end as it's lighter and you don't get any tyre rubbage near full lock...