Cerbera - Alternative Engine
Discussion
I know this has been done to death.
Does anyone offer an off the shelf alternative engine package for a Cerb.
I know of various on going project;
*Speed Eights Chevy V8 in a Tuscan
*RT Racing BMW M3 engine in a cerb - Is it finished yet?
*Steve Heaths Chevy V8 in a Cerb - Is it inished yet?
*I can also remember an outfit marketing a Rover V8 conversion
As the prices of cerb's are looking very reasonable, shoehorning a big relaible V8 (or straight 6)has a lot of appeal to me and i'm sure a few others.
(Before I get cut down by the "It will not suit the cars Character" brigade, I think the AJP and Speed Six are fantastic engines, but just not for me.)
Does anyone offer an off the shelf alternative engine package for a Cerb.
I know of various on going project;
*Speed Eights Chevy V8 in a Tuscan
*RT Racing BMW M3 engine in a cerb - Is it finished yet?
*Steve Heaths Chevy V8 in a Cerb - Is it inished yet?
*I can also remember an outfit marketing a Rover V8 conversion
As the prices of cerb's are looking very reasonable, shoehorning a big relaible V8 (or straight 6)has a lot of appeal to me and i'm sure a few others.
(Before I get cut down by the "It will not suit the cars Character" brigade, I think the AJP and Speed Six are fantastic engines, but just not for me.)
Engine/transmission all in place. It turns over on the starter with no problems. Start popping the body back next week. It is not a simple "drop it in and away you go" conversion irrespective of what others may say as most seem to think that if the engine fits then it is a done deal. The real challenges are hooking it all up.
Edited by shpub on Monday 17th July 07:57
shpub said:
Engine/transmission all in place. It turns over on the starter with no problems. Start popping the body back next week. It is not a simple "drop it in and away you go" conversion irrespective of what others may say as most seem to think that if the engine fits then it is a done deal. The real challenges are hooking it all up.
Edited by shpub on Monday 17th July 07:57
Steve
I appricate that its much more involved than just dropping a new unit in and driving off........i imagine the wiring and electrics are a nightmare!!!
When it finished and fully sorted, will you be offering it as a package or is it a "one off" ?
Actually the wiring and electrics should be the easy bit. It is just that there are so many claims that it fits etc etc and the reality is far from that. It was the time operating lathes and milling machines to make the adapters and finding they have to be specific to the car and engine that caused the real fun!
Tower View and myself will be offering a conversion service.
Tower View and myself will be offering a conversion service.
mine for 13 or 14 months now - seems like forever. 
Why has no-one suggested the 1JZ-GTE or 2JZ-GTE Toyota turbo six engines, from the Supra/Soarer probably THE most reliable performance engine by FAR. In 2.5TT 280bhp or 3.0TT 320bhp standard both are easily capable of 400bhp for less than a 5k.
If anybody needs some dimms I have one here sat on my drive
If anybody needs some dimms I have one here sat on my drive
cptsideways said:
Why has no-one suggested the 1JZ-GTE or 2JZ-GTE Toyota turbo six engines, from the Supra/Soarer probably THE most reliable performance engine by FAR. In 2.5TT 280bhp or 3.0TT 320bhp standard both are easily capable of 400bhp for less than a 5k.
Richard Thorpe looked into that.
trackcar said:
jellison said:
Dreadnought or something - best not talk about that - not exactly cutting edge!
Not cutting edge, but seeing as it's a sean hyland lump it should be powerful and reliable
just like a normal cerbie in good condition then I love Cerbs and would have one if a late one (at least the engines are a good design) and they seem to last or plenty of people around now that can mod / repair them.
But for those that want something different or can't be arsed with chasing the revs on the Cerb (like big fat torque curves) then a good strong BIG V8 is nice way to go.
But if a Tuscan that is a whole different ball game it should be the Nissen GTR lump and skip the SP6.
shpub said:
Engine/transmission all in place. It turns over on the starter with no problems. Start popping the body back next week. It is not a simple "drop it in and away you go" conversion irrespective of what others may say as most seem to think that if the engine fits then it is a done deal. The real challenges are hooking it all up.
Edited by shpub on Monday 17th July 07:57
Latest progress.... www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=311988&f=6&h=0
simonsparrow said:
The Cerbera already has a big reliable V8
The Tuscan chassis is pretty much the same as a Cerbs, just about 8" shorter, so I would think Speed8's conversion wouls pretty much fit, just need a shorter propshaft.
The Tuscan chassis is pretty much the same as a Cerbs, just about 8" shorter, so I would think Speed8's conversion wouls pretty much fit, just need a shorter propshaft.
Edited by simonsparrow on Saturday 15th July 18:18
if you shorten the prop on a tuscan it would end up two u.j.s bolted together
dickkark said:
simonsparrow said:
The Cerbera already has a big reliable V8
The Tuscan chassis is pretty much the same as a Cerbs, just about 8" shorter, so I would think Speed8's conversion wouls pretty much fit, just need a shorter propshaft.
The Tuscan chassis is pretty much the same as a Cerbs, just about 8" shorter, so I would think Speed8's conversion wouls pretty much fit, just need a shorter propshaft.
Edited by simonsparrow on Saturday 15th July 18:18
if you shorten the prop on a tuscan it would end up two u.j.s bolted together
Something like this shorty i made earlier...
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