Ford V6

Post by **d_harris** » Fri May 22, 2009 10:59 pm

I keep trying to think of alternative things to do to speed up the trav a bit (not just your usual 1275 lump)

Was wondering if anyone has ever fitted a ford V6 lump, a-la ebay item 110390203137

I've long fancied the idea of a V6

Post by **Mogwai** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:25 pm

Ive run a car with an Essex V6 , very heavy but truck loads of torque (enough to make mincemeat of the attached driveline

) that engine looks like the siamesed port cologne V6 a lot less torque but a bit more bhp

Post by **d_harris** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:47 pm

at that kinda price I am REALLY REALLY tempted. But I was concerned about the weight...

Post by **Mogwai** » Fri May 22, 2009 11:59 pm

Just had another look that's the 2.3 colonge don't bother you'll get more bang for buck from a zetec or similar

Post by **Mogwai** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:05 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALFA-V6-2-5-ENGIN ... 7C294%3A50
this would be a much better engine than the ford boat anchor

Just have to make it fit

Post by **d_harris** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:12 am

I thought Alfa only made FWD

TBH, I'd rather fit this......

http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=1554

Post by **Mogwai** » Sat May 23, 2009 12:30 am

Alfa 75
front engine rear gearbox ...brilliant
all nearly Fiats nowadays

(nearly)
but that's essentially the same engine. I'm sure some kind of adaptor plate could be made although full ignition /fuel injection would be the only way in anything built after a 164

Post by **downsey** » Sat May 23, 2009 5:25 am

Have you researched the Buick 3.8L v6? Theres TONS of aftermarket for that motor and its extremely compact.

Post by **8009STEVE** » Sat May 23, 2009 7:35 am

There is a pickup is Slough with 5.3 short block chevy complete with blower.

Post by **toginthemog** » Sun May 24, 2009 12:39 am

the old essex was the better one to put in and 3 ltr too. but having run one for 10 years it was the weight that made me change far to heavy for a morris this was mine before the cab was put on<br>

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Post by **alainmoran** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:27 pm

Yeah, my pickup came with an Essex V4 and it's a heavy beast of a motor ... I'd go for something more modern & lighter.

Post by **buellzebub** » Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:30 pm

I had an Essex 3ltr in a SIII SWB Landy, MY God you would not believe how heavy that engine was!! It took 3 of us to carry it and that was a struggle!!
But Hell did it go well!!

Post by **Tim_Hill** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:04 pm

How about ebay item 230350651786 would that fit? and its only £5.00!

Post by **stoney1313** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:27 pm

if you want power from the german block use the 2.8, the heads will have to be from mustang II and using the intake mainfold with a plate to take a 38 or 40 dgas ( tang heads are not twined) also you will need alloy timing wheels otherwise you will rip the felt ones apart,

Post by **stoney1313** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:30 pm

ho ! 4got the essex engine much easyer to tune but heavy compaired to the german lump

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