Mailtec Posted September 26, 2018 Report Posted September 26, 2018 So... very early doors on my Mk2 Grp5 Zakspeed build but got round to thinking of engines.. Was going down the normal route of Cosworth (maybe millington) YB but not sure i want a Turbo engine, looking for something a bit different. Has anyone considered the S65 V8 from an M3?? If its an early version it'll come with a standard manual gearbox. I know it's comparatively heavy but i'll be cutting the firewall and getting any engine i fit to go as far back as possible.. Loads have been transplanted into other BM's but i can't find anything on one into an escort, It may not even be possible.. although anything is if you throw enough money and tech skill at the problem. I'm not a purist on this project as 50% is being cut out anyway Thoughts??
HotRodMatt Posted September 26, 2018 Report Posted September 26, 2018 Have you looked at the Lexus/Toyota UZ V8? They seem to be getting swapped into a few things these days. A friend of mine has one in an old GMC pickup and says it's a nice motor. I don't know what the tuning stuff is like though.
eeb43 Posted September 26, 2018 Report Posted September 26, 2018 before you start cutting read the rules and regs and why an iva test may be needed
Mailtec Posted October 1, 2018 Author Report Posted October 1, 2018 No worries on the rules and regs it'll just be a race car
turnover Posted October 1, 2018 Report Posted October 1, 2018 The bmw engine isn’t as heavy as you think,all alloy but they are a very tall engine so you would probably need bonnet altering a lot to shut
RWL81P Posted October 1, 2018 Report Posted October 1, 2018 a fella near me has just built a mk2 with a little eco boost engine, think its a 1.0. weighs as much as a fag packet and he's turbo'd it and runs over 300hp. im not one for crappy little engines or turbos. but good power and weighs as much as a type 9.
Admin Vista Posted October 1, 2018 Admin Report Posted October 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, RWL81P said: a fella near me has just built a mk2 with a little eco boost engine, think its a 1.0. weighs as much as a fag packet and he's turbo'd it and runs over 300hp. im not one for crappy little engines or turbos. but good power and weighs as much as a type 9. You might want to give him a warning https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-45628325 1
RWL81P Posted October 1, 2018 Report Posted October 1, 2018 best thing for modern fords! cant beat a boat anchor
Mailtec Posted October 4, 2018 Author Report Posted October 4, 2018 No sorry overstressed 1.0L doesn't do it for me! I need a V8 in my life! Have done a little research into the M3 motor and it is quite tall but it might just go with minimal bonnet work... There's a few fitted to E30 BM's (check out YouTube) and the sound is awesome, also been speaking to a few guys regarding standalone ECU's and they can even still use the DCT gearbox which would be fun.
turnover Posted October 4, 2018 Report Posted October 4, 2018 9 hours ago, Rich T said: What about a Chevy LS? Gets my vote
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