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Ford V6
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 10:59 pm
by d_harris
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
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:25 pm
by Mogwai
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
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:47 pm
by d_harris
at that kinda price I am REALLY REALLY tempted. But I was concerned about the weight...
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:59 pm
by Mogwai
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
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:05 am
by Mogwai
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
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:12 am
by d_harris
I thought Alfa only made FWD
TBH, I'd rather fit this......
http://www.rodsnsods.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=1554
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:30 am
by Mogwai
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
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 5:25 am
by downsey
Have you researched the Buick 3.8L v6? Theres TONS of aftermarket for that motor and its extremely compact.
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 7:35 am
by 8009STEVE
There is a pickup is Slough with 5.3 short block chevy complete with blower.
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 12:39 am
by toginthemog
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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Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:27 pm
by alainmoran
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 11:30 pm
by buellzebub
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!!
Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 2:04 pm
by Tim_Hill
How about ebay item 230350651786 would that fit? and its only £5.00!
ford v6
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:27 pm
by stoney1313
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,
v6
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:30 pm
by stoney1313
ho ! 4got the essex engine much easyer to tune but heavy compaired to the german lump