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D. · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject: Odd combinations

(I didn't know which forum to put this in!)

Inspired (if that's the right word) by Racing's Jensen/BMW find, here are some the the oddest engine/body combinations I have seen recently:

This is an MX-5 which is being fitted with a 5.3L V12 from a Jaguar:

A Rolls Royce Silver Shadow with a 1040bhp, blown 592 Hemi:

And a 1975 E12 5-Series BMW with a 7.0L V8:

(More on the BMW: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws...tem=180265522628#ebayphotohosting )

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:49 pm Post subject:

ISTR that the Jag V12 - being alloy - is lighter than the old XK six. Likewise wasn't the Rover V8 in the MGB lighter than the B series four?

Loving that 5 series incidentally.

"him" · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

That BMW is impressively engineered!
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GonnaBreakABuggy · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject:

Surely this has to count?

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"him" · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject:

Ah. good old Charlie, his SD1 is brilliant!
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Blarno · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject:

That 5 series must be a serious sleeper weapon.

With a suitable amount of cash, I would attempt to build the following:

Mini 1000 with Ducati 999 engine.
Mk1 Escort with Focus ST engine.
Vectra B with Monaro VXR engine and tranny.
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DaveGibson · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

This green special was at Malvern at the weekend. I'm sure you'll all guess that it's based on a TR but what's under the bonnet?

Yes, a Stag V8.

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:23 pm Post subject:

Ha! Just before I scrolled down, I thought "Stag V8"!

Actually, the car to take a Holden VXR drivetrain would be the late 1970s RWD Opel Manta, preferably the 400 version.

And talking of Vauxhall (well, strictly speaking, Opel) projects, I'd forgotten what a huge influence the DTM Calibra was on German customisers.

SpecB · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

Christ that MX-5 will fly. It may not steer though and I assume the A/C will always be broken.

If it still has the ZF 3 speed it will spin in all three gears IMO.
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Blarno · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject:

One I forgot to add to my original list:

Baja buggy with a Subaru WRX engine. Much better than the VW equivalent!
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kraftwerk · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject:

GonnaBreakABuggy · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

There a 2.3 veedub engine going spare up here, not in the same league as a WRX engine obviously....

Comes with a big end rattle and blue smoke for no extra charge.

There quite a few 3-rotor MX-5's around, which is surely the engine it was always crying out for?
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Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:22 pm Post subject:

Ain't that the truth - I want one!

Big TC · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject:

All of these are interesting - and very, very desirable!

A 3.8 litre Jag engined Sprite:

An Austin-Healey 3000 with a Supercharged Chevy V8:

This is a V8 - in an original Mini engine bay!

And lastly, an Austin-Healey 100 into which has been shoe-horned a Jag V12:

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SpecB · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject:

The intake on that 3000 is ludicrous.
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Big TC · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject:

Yeah - I wonder if it needs the supercharger at all. It's not really that tall - just the low angle that's been adopted for the pic.
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SpecB · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject:

I bet the induction noise is good though.
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tali · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject:

Well you might as well do it properly

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=85jfBxQP4ZI
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DaveGibson · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:28 pm Post subject:

This TR5 was at the TR Register International Weekend a couple of weeks ago.

Here's the engine, 5 litres of supercharged Ford V8.

Big TC · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

That TR seems to have remarkably narrow front tyres.

The SD1 in the YouTube link is just crazy!
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kraftwerk · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

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Big TC · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:21 am Post subject:

Any info on that Escort, Kraft?

What was it built for? As its got no windows, it looks like it was built for an oval race series, but I can't think of one that it would be legal for?
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Big TC · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:42 am Post subject:

How about a Triumph Spitfire with a steam engine:

Rather than a Ford with a Spitfire (RR) engine, this is a Triumph Spitfire with a Ford engine - 2.3 intercooled turbo:

And this - why why why?

Lastly - I want one of these:

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Blarno · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:46 am Post subject:

^^^^ Mmmm, Hot Rod!

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