ATB Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Hi Folks.... New to the board have a dilemma. My X-flow engine has died and needs some major stuff doing.. Pistons, con rods , valves, re seat , grind, cam... etc. So, I can get hold of a Lotus 2.2 16V out of an Elite.. 160BHP, very nice. However mine is a narrow body. So will it fit, do I need the Lotus gearbox, will that fit ? Anyone running with one or any ideas wher I might get some answers. Help... !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Don't know if it will fit (I have my doubts as from memory the Lotus engine is canted over quite a bit) but why not talk to Paul at Plays Kool Motorsport as they have done a lot of engine changes and might have some info for you - details are on the Links page... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 The Lotus engine in the Elite is loosely based on an old Vauxhall lump if I recall. It's not the Ford based Lotus Twink I don't think. As peter said it always used to be canted over at a quite severe angle in things like the Jenson Healey and Lotuses - not sure if it *needs* to be like that but it sounds as if it might be quite a tall engine which might present fitting problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 If it's anything like the "Lotus" twin cam in a Talbot Sunbeam, then it will not fit in a narrow Westfield. You'd have lots if trouble in a wide I would think, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 It's *everything* like the engine in the Lotus Sunbeam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 In that case, I'd have said it was a non starter, especially in a narrow bodied car........ Besides we all know Lotus stands for Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious don't we......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 What Mr ATB needs is a nice Vauxhall engine !! That'll go in a standard bodied car. Just. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Naaaaaaaa N/A Cossie is what he needs I KNOW they fit, even in chassis' designed for crossflows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edo Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Friend of mine has just written off an A3 Turbo - could you get that engine in?!!!! (joke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEiGHT Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Ah, Talbot Sunbeams.....my first car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Used to do tarmac rallies in a lotus Sunbeam,the first hot hatch. It's a good strong engine bit of a class leader in the late 70’s/80's strong torq curve etc But it will not fit in a westy of any description as the engine is canted over, this makes it nice and low but very wide. it was based on the old VX lump as found in Firenza/ Viva with a 16V head bolted on. Suppose you could fit swept wings to keep the sump and carbs dry Tee Hee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted April 25, 2002 Share Posted April 25, 2002 Gezza having fitted an engine not use but westfield I have found point why should not !!!! engine mounts exhaust system wiring loom injection system ignition system size of engine weight of engine (sva) BIG ONE WILL THE BONNET FIT!!! gear box clutch thrust bearing (will it reach?) prop shaft alternator mount not trying to put you off but this is the list i have had to deal with over the last year I wish i bought a ztech 2.0l jamie good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 having fitted an engine not use but westfield I have found point why should not !!!! a??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted April 26, 2002 Author Share Posted April 26, 2002 Thanks guys, Seems I may just buy the engine for use in something else later on down the line........ So, time to rebuild the X-Flow then. Bore to 1700 ?, What Cam ? , Valves ?, Pistons ?, etc. Who has the best X-Flow Spec....... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu999 Posted April 26, 2002 Share Posted April 26, 2002 Have you an approx budget, ATB? Stu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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