pwright238 Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Looking for a SEiW for about £8k , looks like engine choice is going to be X flow , Pinto or CVH in this price range. What are the pro's & con's of each engine (especially CVH as it does not seem to be used that much). What sort of mileage should I expect from a reasonably tuned engine before its going to need a rebuild. Also I want the car to be reliable. Any advice much appreciated Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 8K sees you in Zetec or Vx territory too. I wouldn't bother with anything else, unless a Toyota 4AGE engined car comes up. Have a look on this site, findit.co.uk, autotrader.co.uk, and terrynightingale.co.uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Have to agree with Blatman, even if you have to stretch your budget slightley I would go for a VX or Zetec or 4Age. Andy Thats not to say that there are not some Very nice CVH, X-flow, Pinto... etc engined cars around its just that you are getting into the more powerful/newer engined cars at £8K+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Zetec or Vx territory too. I wouldn't bother with anything else are you feelin ok mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadrego Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Like the others say, I'd be inclined to go for a VX or Zetec. My budget didn't strech that far and I recently bought a XFlow. Its by no means a bad option in terms of performance and its dead easy to work with but if its ultimate reliability you're after then the other engines mentioned will suit you better. I'm already contemplating the idea of saving for a 4AGE engine for a winter bebuild. IMO this would be the best engine to have but you will probably struggle to find a used example. You could always find a cheaper car with one of the engines you mentioned and leave enough left over to convert it to exactly the engine you want then sell your spare engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike dB Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 For £8k you should be able to pick up a VX easily enough. You just have to haggle (surprised Chrisbin hasn't beaten me to it! We only had ~£6k so x-flow is all we could afford BUT it would of been better to save more money & get a VX powered machine. As for the x-flow engine for reliabilty you will probably be looking at about 120-150bhp. The engines are 'old' now & spares can be had cheaply but with a VX, get it & put Twin 45s on & you won't be too far from 200BHP from what I've read... hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 For £8k you should be able to pick up a VX easily enough. You just have to haggle (surprised Chrisbin hasn't beaten me to it! Sorry - been doing some work this morning, for a change!!! I would agree with everything thats been said so far. Also, worth bearing in mind that there will be a few people asking more, and maybe getting it, during the Summer months compare to later in the year....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadrego Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Just to add to what I said in my previous post. If you did go for one of the above engines, I would probably be inclined to go for a XFlow. Reason being is that parts and advice are very easy to come by. A new engine won't cost the earth if the worst should happen and the exhaust exits on the passenger side which may make life easier if you intended to change engine at any time. Don't know a great deal about the CVH. The pinto is a very heavy engine but can produce excellent power with a bit of fettling. If you've got the money though, go for a modern 16valver, you know it makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 with a VX, get it & put Twin 45s on & you won't be too far from 200BHP from what I've read oooh yes 180 actually but bear in mind performance per pound after this is definitely cheaper with a VX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilwillis Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 Of course a Zetec is 27 kilos lighter so must be more HP per pound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 with a VX, get it & put Twin 45s on & you won't be too far from 200BHP from what I've read oooh yes 180 actually but bear in mind performance per pound after this is definitely cheaper with a VX Well said that man with a flying pig for an avita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted May 15, 2003 Share Posted May 15, 2003 As it's been said before the VX needs to make a bit more power to make up for its extra porky weight My car turns out at 304 bhp/tonne fully fuelled full tank weight 26 kg's oil and water must weigh in at about 10kg's and I have a cage on the car about [guessing] 15kg's take all that off like c******m do and it is nearer 340bhp/tonne. Dry Fit a 275bhp Duratec and it could make aruond 540bhp/tonne DRY unless I have to add loads of weight thinking of the likes of dry sump tank and other things I have not at present. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananaman Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Fit a 275bhp Duratec and it could make aruond 540bhp/tonne DRY unless I have to add loads of weight thinking of the likes of dry sump tank and other things I have not at present. Planning a project then Paul?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfieldman Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Saving up for the engine the planning is nearly over. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogman Posted May 16, 2003 Share Posted May 16, 2003 Forget all these Lardy car engine Westies - get yourself a nice lightweight Bike Engined Westie - much more fun and sooooooooooo much lighter!! For abiout 8k-ish should see you in a Megablade! 6 speed sequential, 12000 revs mmmmmm Cheers Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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