lae
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Aug 19, 2007 21:37:02 GMT
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With fuel prices going the way they are, my dream of having an at least moderately-quick Avenger that I can still afford to drive every day probably isn't going to happen... at least not using a modified 1600 or 1800 engine
So I started thinking about the possibility of swapping in a more modern engine - something under 2.0 litres (probably a 4 cyl then) that gets pretty good fuel economy (35+). Not too bothered about power output so long as it's more than the 80-odd horses that my Avenger GT 1500 engine puts out. Should be something I can work on fairly easily at home so nothing brand new, obviously... an engine from the 80s/early 90s would be ideal. Not a diesel because there's not a great deal of sound insulation in these old cars...
So if anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful
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Last Edit: Oct 2, 2007 14:54:23 GMT by rmad
Currently:
Mk1 Focus blandmobile
Formerly:
1969 MG Midget
1972 Avenger GT
1981 Datsun Cherry
1989 Corolla
1979 Mercedes W123 200D
1995 Ford Falcon
1996 Ford Telstar (bet you had to google that one)
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oldone
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www.exile-rotorsport.com
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Aug 19, 2007 22:11:04 GMT
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Only one..............  |
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Aug 19, 2007 22:16:51 GMT
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Alternatively, MX5 1.8 or 1.6, slick 5 speed box, small, light, won't stress the rest of the car too much  , can get them from breakers with warranty for about 300...... Just another option |
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how about a nissan sr20, non turbo?? good on fuel, 150 brake out the box and gives the option of going for a turbo'd variant at a later date where sill power is achievable.
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Its not broken, its resting!
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Aug 21, 2007 19:00:35 GMT
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Rover K-Series? It has IIRC been used in loads of kit cars, not to mention the Elise.
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Sam Skelton
1977 Triumph Stag
1988 Citroen CX22 Croisette x2
1993 SAAB 9000CSE 2.3T
1993 Citroen XM CT SEi
1994 Citroen XM 2.1D
1996 Jaguar XJR
1997 Jaguar Sovereign 3.2LWB
1998 Range Rover Vogue SE
1999 Mercedes-Benz E430 Elegance
1999 Rover 820Si
2000 Citroen Xantia HDi110 Exclusive
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bazzateer
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Imping along sans Vogue
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1.8/2.0 litre Zetec/Vaux - Twin cams and good power/tuning potential yet economy too! Mate to a Sierra 5 speed. Alternatively go for the diesel but add soundproofing all over.
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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rtlkyuubi
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If you do decide to go diesel get a ford mondeo 2.0 tdi  45+ mpg!! as for petrol engine: nissan primera p10 engine  |
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street
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As I was scanning down the Readers Rides section my brain merged the title of this thread and the one above it together and I read it as "72 Avenger GT, Lancer GTi 16v Engine Swap"........ so that's my suggestion! |
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face
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Hey - hands off |
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archieboy
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Toyota 4AGE 1.6 Twin cam 16v, not to big either
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Mr K
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If you do decide to go diesel get a ford mondeo 2.0 tdi 45+ mpg!! better still, the VAG 1.9TDI, i average 50-55mpg in my A4, and at a steady 60mph on the m25 / a3 the other day i got 61.4mpg over 130miles! most common ones are 110hp & 173lbft, and in the a4 and passat they are already the right way around for rear wheel drive! |
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bazzateer
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Any update?
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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Feb 22, 2008 20:24:56 GMT
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Only one.............. does anyone no if this project has been finished yet.... ;D |
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Torquesport
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Astras all the way!
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Feb 22, 2008 21:10:38 GMT
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Why are you bumping all these old threads?
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Neil
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Feb 22, 2008 22:10:34 GMT
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Why are you bumping all these old threads? why not? |
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Feb 22, 2008 23:47:03 GMT
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Why are you bumping all these old threads? because i want to now if it`s been finished...and why not just because you don't want to look back to page 31 i carnt help that... ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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, can get them from breakers with warranty for about 300......
45+ mpg!!
