scootz
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:21 PM |
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RWD Engines... What Offers Best Bang For Buck?
Assuming we're looking at engine's intended for OEM RWD vehicles only, then what tick's most boxes when taking into account
(combined):
Price
Ease of engine management
Weight
Performance
Some engines for consideration:
BMW N52B30 (3.0 si)
Honda S2000
Mazda MX5 2.0 (Duratec)
Mazda RX8
Mercedes
Nissan 200SX
Rover V8
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:26 PM |
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Volvo Whiteblock and Volvo Redblock turbo especially, complete donors can be had for peanuts.
Enormous power potential too
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:26 PM |
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V8 makes the best noise. Barry
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nick205
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:29 PM |
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Duratec has to be approaching the best balance of those criteria. Seeing what Dave (Flak Monkey) has achieved with his superharged install makes it
look very appealing.
For out right power, then ready turbo'd motor's from Nissan etc have to be pretty attractive too. The good old Cossie is still (IMHO) a
very capable/worthy contender, but costs can be high for big power.
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:33 PM |
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200sx gets my vote 320bhp 
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coozer
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:35 PM |
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Zetec, I say that because you can pick them up for next to nothing, or, nothing at all...
Bike carbs, Megajolt and your off.. vrooooooooommmm
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RichieHall
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 07:38 PM |
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There's a lot to be said for the Mazda Renesis engine, light weight (for a car engine) and compact, loads of BHP, very high reving and the lack
of weight in a 7-esque will overcome the lack of torque
Rust is lighter than Carbon Fibre!
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:09 PM |
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bang for buck i doubt you'll beat a zetec which bolts straight to a type 9 box and comes with the advantage of bolt on parts to keep it cheap
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:35 PM |
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Ford 2.8 or 2.9 V6 (12V or 24V). Takes a type 9 using the capri bellhousing. My cossie 24V cost me £150.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
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franky
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:45 PM |
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I'd say 3.0 m3 motor, 300+bhp, N/A strong/reliable and sound great.
Oh ITB's as standard too. I'm biased though.
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froggy
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:55 PM |
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Saab 2.3 turbo mated to omega gearbox will take some beating . Mitsubishi td04 turbo as standard on a lot of models which can be tweaked to 300hp with
little fuss . Very strong and smooth engines . The trionic management system is very clever for it's age as the coil pack works as a knock
sensor for each cylinder and there Is a software called t5 suite which allows diy mapping and data logging . My road car has a 7" monitor with
similar data to the megasquirt . I bought a mint aero last year for £600 which makes 225hp as standard and I've just bought another car with a
quaife diff hybrid turbo making over 350hp for £1300 which ic going in my bike engined midi .
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 08:56 PM |
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im sayin nowt .......
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Chippy
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| posted on 28/3/10 at 10:10 PM |
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I second the Saab 2.3 300 BHP on standard internals for very little work. HTH Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 07:23 AM |
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pinto I'll get my coat
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Ivan
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 09:22 AM |
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I agree with the Volvo camp
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froggy
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| posted on 29/3/10 at 10:51 AM |
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Not disputing the Volvo potential just interested to know what's involved in getting to 350 hp compared to the Saab ?
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nz_climber
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| posted on 1/4/10 at 12:51 AM |
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In no order:
Toyota Altezza, Beams 3sge.
Nissan S15(200sx) SR20DET
Honda S2000
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