The Seer Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 As stated in my previous thread I've decided to opt for a CEC with an N/A engine. Circa 210-220 h.p. I'm thinking along the lines of an XE powered car. Though is this the better engine to choose out of the other N/A engines available? Wondered what you N/A Westfield owners are using and how does reliability/servcing/performance fair with your application? All thoughts and opinions apreciated. Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Right popcorn's on, pizza's on speed dial for later, and the beers chilling. Hunkers down in comfy chair and waits for it all to kick off. Quote
Mark Stanton Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Pour me a cold one Dave - i'll grab the pringles Quote
perksy Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Not much on the Telly Tonight anyway Fresh delivery of Stella chilling in the Fridge... Quote
Tigger Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Ok, I'll start the ball rolling. Is it a bird, is it a plane, nope it's a Superengine (aka Vauxhall XE). They are the bestest engine for a Westfield without a doubt I can say that out load coz I've got my flameproof suit on Tiggs Quote
perksy Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 I'm thinking along the lines of an XE powered car.Though is this the better engine to choose out of the other N/A engines available? Yes Nothing else comes close... Quote
Bean Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 All engines can produce good power, some people swear by XE engines (I do because I have one), Zetec engines are tunable and the latest Duratec can pump out 300bhp with some money chucked at it. Best go see a few, on your budget you may squeeze into Duratec territory, although I doubt it. Might as well go XE powered Quote
conibear Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Would a stock XE produce 200bhp? If yes or no, at what cost to get it there Quote
mhc Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 I just may be biased. Cosworth YB n/a. 93- 94mm bore gives massive valve area. Nice short stroke giving lots of revs. 2.4 gives massive torque. May be a bit heavy but no more than a VX. It just needs some modern cams and pistons from someone prepared to give it time and effort. If you want to follow the herd it has to be a duratec. Maybe you are into S and M , then the S2000 engine, 240 bhp 9000 rpm straight out of the box. On standard manifold or throttle bodies it makes very little difference Regards. Quote
perksy Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Would a stock XE produce 200bhp? If yes or no, at what cost to get it there Here We go Fridge door opens, out comes the Stella... Quote
conibear Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Come on Perks, I'm thinking of building one, just need a guide thats all Quote
CedricTheBrave Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 XE is getting dated now Duratec is the way forward to get a modern engine with 180hp on throttle bodies from a stock engine. and the weight you save will see you going past that XE boys anyway. you know it makes sense Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 Ah Ians arrived, I'll just pop another slab of Stella in the fridge, mmmm Pringles. Quote
perksy Posted January 4, 2008 Posted January 4, 2008 XE is getting dated now Duratec is the way forward to get a modern engine with 180hp on throttle bodies from a stock engine. and the weight you save will see you going past that XE boys anyway. you know it makes sense Think 'The seer' is looking to buy secondhand So, Problem is unless 'The Seer' has a decent sized Budget He ain't going to be able to stretch to a Durabang engined car Leaving Him no option but to buy a Westy with an 'old' engine that has Won countless Race's, Sprint's & Rally's around the country Quote
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