Simon
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| posted on 21/2/05 at 09:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
That would be an MG Metro turbo then, I think it's already available. If there are any still on the road that is.
Oh bugger
As work is only three miles from home, I think it would be quite novel to have an electric car to get to work. Maybe a modded golf cart (might need a
bike engine ) or finish my GT500 but electify it!
ATB
Simon
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ChrisJLW
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 03:37 PM |
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V8 Northstar Caddy in a MK1 MR2 
Not running yet but should be finished this year. www.racingstrong.com
I've lived a life that's full.
I've traveled each and ev'ry highway.
But more, much more than this,
I did it side-ah-ways.
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 05:14 PM |
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i like the v8 lada very nice!
I seem to remember that you could get a conversion from a company in germany to convert a smart roadster to a 300 BHP V6 turbo engine, Apologies if
its already been mentioned
Also on my projects list is a standard looking RV8 4WD Mk1 fiesta
[Edited on 22/2/05 by liam.mccaffrey]
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Benzine
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 05:32 PM |
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I'd put a V8 in a micra then drive it off a cliff or a car crusher, best places for Micras
Seriously though, I'd put a jet engine in a trabant 
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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I love speed :-P
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 08:32 PM |
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no no ur all wrong, a mid engined mpv something with about 600-800 bhpstill 300-4400 bhp per ton, same as a locost, the look on boy races faces when
an mpv leaves them for dust
Don't Steal
The Government doesn’t like the competition
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Simon
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 08:50 PM |
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Sort of like this
http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/heritage/landmarkcars/renaultespacef1.htm
Spec
engine RS4 Grand Prix V10
displacement 3500 cc / 213.6 cu in
compression Not Available
power 596.6 kw / 800.0 bhp @ rpm
hp per litre 228.57 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 615.38 bhp per tonne
torque 705.0 nm / 520.0 ft lbs @ rpm
drive wheels Mid Engine / RWD
front brakes Vented Carbon Discs
rear brakes Vented Carbon Discs
weight 1300 kg / 2866 lbs
wheelbase 2715 mm / 106.9 in
length 4430 mm / 174.4 in
width 2050 mm / 80.7 in
transmission 6-Speed Sequential
top speed 312.2 kph / 194.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 2.8 seconds
ATB
Simon
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I love speed :-P
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 08:57 PM |
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yep one of them but not quite so obvuis
Don't Steal
The Government doesn’t like the competition
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Arthur Dent
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 09:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Rorty
I've mid-mounted RV8 engines in several VW Beetles, one was a 5.1 litre.
If I had the oportunity to build another mid-car-engine saloon, it would probably be a V6 into a Peugot or Civic. Though I really fancy a ZX12 in the
middle of something innocuous looking.
I've seen a Caddy 500cid V8 mounted in the rear of an old Beetle
'The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go
wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair.' Douglas Adams
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Rorty
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 09:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Arthur Dent
quote:
Originally posted by Rorty
I've mid-mounted RV8 engines in several VW Beetles, one was a 5.1 litre.
If I had the oportunity to build another mid-car-engine saloon, it would probably be a V6 into a Peugot or Civic. Though I really fancy a ZX12 in the
middle of something innocuous looking.
I've seen a Caddy 500cid V8 mounted in the rear of an old Beetle
Was it rear-mounted or mid-mounted? There were quite a few Beetles getting around in the 70s with all manner of engines mated onto the poor old
standard transaxle' everything from Frod Pinto engines to SBCs. They usually went OK until they encountered the first bend in the road.
Cheers, Rorty.
"Faster than a speeding Pullet".
PLEASE DON'T U2U ME IF YOU WANT A QUICK RESPONSE. TRY EMAILING ME INSTEAD!
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clbarclay
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 09:44 PM |
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Not quite as slow looking as an MPV, but i've seen an audi 80 set up for drag racing on the inside, but with normal looks on the outside, road
legal as well.
Can't remember its quarter time, but it was holding is own agains all the custom chassis in the same road legal class.
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Liam
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 10:03 PM |
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Meet Project Cinquecento!!!
Complete front subframe from 3 litre Alfa 164 boshed in the back of a lovely little Cinq. Fits so well they must have had it in mind all
along. No good photos yet I'm afraid...
Liam
 
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 22/2/05 at 10:39 PM |
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Ok serious engine HP stakes it has got to be the Napier Sabre as fitted to Hawker Tyhpoon's. About the same size as a merlin but........24
cylinder H block, sleeve valve mga monster. I believe they were rated at about 3000hp!.
They have got one on display at duxford, but I would love to get hold of a functioning one.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 22/7/08 at 09:06 PM |
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Id love to see a Jag V8 on a go kart (modified) chassis. It would be like riding the engine itself!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iSmxaORvBQI
[Edited on 22/7/08 by MakeEverything]
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/7/08 at 09:10 PM |
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I remember seeing a V8-powered Bond Bug yonks ago... although they'd chickened out and fitted 2 wheels at the front!
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 23/7/08 at 07:27 AM |
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Ive had a 1600 16v nova
2000 16v corsa (160bhp)
Now building a T5 engined locost (225bhp)
would like to do:
1ufze lexus is200
4.2 v8 audi a4 avant quattro with two turbos
duratec v6 mx5
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