RichP Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Always wondered about peoples thoughts would be regarding fitting the 2.5V6 engine from a Mondeo, or perhaps the Rover KV6 lump? Used to have a mk1 Mondeo which seemed a pretty good unit, so thought the unit from the ST200 or ST220 should provide a powerful and reliable solution in OEM standard form? Doubtless they can be fitted with a Type 9 box. Possibly not the best combination of weight vs power, but would it be an economic option compared to fitting and tuning a VX or similar to achieve the same output? Quote
Sir Greg Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I'd love something like this...... but the XE will do for now. Nice!! Quote
Jenko Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I'd love something like this...... but the XE will do for now. Nice!! b****y hell, just watched the vid of the dyno run on that engine.......sonds fantastic!. Quote
Sir Greg Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 And a bargain at only $30,000 too....... Quote
JohnCh Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I received the following e-mail from Hartley today. That should move a se7en along quite nicely... 2.8 Liter twin turbo H1V8 at Birmingham ( UK ) Autosport International Show Working with owner Jack Frost of Holeshot racing to provide the turbo kit and engine top end, a twin turbo 2.8 liter H1V8 engine will be on display in the HoleShot Racing Booth at the Birmingham Autosports Show this weekend. The engine signifies the beginning of a cooperative effort to provide the UK market with an engine that will set new standards in horsepower, low weight and reliability. If you are at the show, please drop by the Holeshot racing booth # CP1 so that we can meet you and learn your interests. Quote
stu999 Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 If I were to ever replace either of my engines, any replacement would be getting refreshed with a hone, rings, big ends and ARP bolts, whether it was a Vx, Zetec, K sereis or whatever. For me, the benefits of the refresh far outweigh the relatively small costs of doing the work... Why - if it wasn't needed (other than the K series )? Peace of mind... Ahh, is that the bit when you start it for the first time with a lump in your throat, hoping that you did put everything back together right, and nothing is going to play up? And then spend the next few hundred miles driving like a wuss, listening for strange noises? Quote
John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 He does that anyway Quote
Pilot Pete Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I'd love something like this...... but the XE will do for now. Nice!! It sounds a bit like a pinto!!! I have found the cap an engine! Quote
Sir Greg Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 If you are at the show, please drop by the Holeshot racing booth # CP1 so that we can meet you and learn your interests.[/i] I think I might be found drooling over that at some point over the next few days.... Quote
Blatman Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 If I were to ever replace either of my engines, any replacement would be getting refreshed with a hone, rings, big ends and ARP bolts, whether it was a Vx, Zetec, K sereis or whatever. For me, the benefits of the refresh far outweigh the relatively small costs of doing the work... Why - if it wasn't needed (other than the K series <!--emo& )? Peace of mind... Ahh, is that the bit when you start it for the first time with a lump in your throat, hoping that you did put everything back together right, and nothing is going to play up? And then spend the next few hundred miles driving like a wuss, listening for strange noises? Nope. I ran my Cossie in at Curborough doing a sprint. It was double driven too And John... Bog off Quote
V 8 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Anyone tried a w**kel? .....that'll be Blatters again then..... Quote
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