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- you've said before that the current engine suits the characteristics of the car very well, and a big V8 or laggy turbo will alter the driving experience too much. Otherwise, how easy would it be to find another Fiat twin-cam engine to slot straight in? 
(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super Edition Not good. I've only had something like that happen once and fortunately it was a washer and didn't so any serious damage. These cars arnt about power. Lightness and agility can be more fun and you can have that fun with out going at illegal speeds on the road.
Remove the 3S-GTE from it, and fit it to this.- I think that combo may well be what your after?.. Ideal for 2 litre engines you say...?!synXero wrote:It's simple.
What you need to do is buy back ex-Mule.
400 laggy boosting HPs would be ideal in a featherweight!
Can you imagine what it would be like in a narrow bodied Westfield 
slipping clutch wrote:option 3 Phil then have a super charger fitted when time/money allow! and not a huge silly one ether
I'm not sure this would be the right car/engine for it though, as everything would need to be custom built. Better to buy a car with it ready done and save the pain of doing it myself 
How could a man resist an offer like that?! 
To what extent that's done is as yet undecided, however I'm not looking to put big money into it as the potential gains don't fully justify the cost. - These will be 84.4mm high compression pistons, cast not forged- The ones in there show signs of wear, the crank is clean though. It won't be running at it's bleeding edge potential, however it won't cost thousands of pounds. It will allow me to use the car, get a feel for it, track it and then be able to make a educated decision of what power is needed and if this car fits the bill. If not then it can be sold with hopefully minimal lost and something else found.
I'll be following this with interest once your back from the States ...(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super Edition... (for future refernce)..Ben wrote:Off with its head!
Good to see some progress already, I definitely think you're on the right track trying to get it back together and running properly without throwing loads of money at it.
Out of interest, will the head be OK with the current damage once the new pistons, rings etc are in? It doesn't look like the calve seats are damaged.
should be ok after being welded and ground back. 
pistol pete wrote:
i do reakon an SC in a kit car would suit as its like a more power full na really just with a good wine as power is instant.
We'll see what happens long term Personally i dont know what id do in your shoes Phil... all i know is that im gutted i didnt get a hurl in it 
.. however, as they say.. everything happens for a reason buddy maybe it was a sign to get the car going how you would like it to.GeorgeL wrote:This is little car sounds like it is going to get a whole lot more interesting thats for sure.
however, i reckon id try get it running again with its current engine and go for a high compression full blown NA effort.
Thats a shame about the grub screw.
Magic Beans wrote:GeorgeL wrote:This is little car sounds like it is going to get a whole lot more interesting thats for sure.
however, i reckon id try get it running again with its current engine and go for a high compression full blown NA effort.
Thats a shame about the grub screw.
It'll be fixed so the ride's still on, no matter what I'm driving at the time
*Blows off the dust* Been a while hasn't it 
Also where they might be going too.... 
(y'all). While we're there I've got a whole bunch of parts for the Westy engine being sent to a friend's house, who we're staying with on week 2 of the trip. The list comprises of:* High compression pistons* Big end shells* Tensioner bearing* Full gasket set* Oil pump - This I think we'll actually source elsewhere, due to potential shipping issues. The money required to get it there just doesn't weigh up right now. Especially as something new has appeared on the horizon. That however I can't comment on right now, however sufficed to say it's pretty extreme! We'll see what happens between now and when we get back I guess. ...."what's the retail on one of those" 
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