V8 Noble ?

[Gadgeroonie]

it looks like there may be an engine that is compatible with our gearbox

3.4 l V8 produced by ford

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Yamaha_V8_engine

probably easier to tune the 3.0 v6 - but could be an interesting product

[F.C.]

The problem with that once tuned will be gearbox destroying torque.

[andygtt]

Good luck fitting that with our gearbox lol

[Gadgeroonie]

it has exactly the same bellhousing so our box should fit a treat

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

F.C. said:

The problem with that once tuned will be gearbox destroying torque.

As it produces slightly less power and torque as standard than the V6's I can't see that being an issue

Oh, and it's ability to gerande itself before you've even started to tune it (as per the wiki).

[andygtt]

Gadgeroonie said:

it has exactly the same bellhousing so our box should fit a treat

its going to be well over 100mm longer... and the suspension points on the drivers side are around 10mm away from the engine so the engine would never fit traverse... thus it doesnt matter that it fits the box the combination would never go in!

if i was slotting in a V8 it would be an audi one with twin turbos as i know i could get that in traverse and its light

[Chapppers]

I'd quite fancy an R32 engine or the 5cyl from the Focus RS, but they'd probably both be too long. I'd just like a better noise really!

[chuntington101]

You want a V8? How about one of these....

http://www.holeshot-racing.co.uk/index.php?page=ho...

They also do a twin turbo version. THese engines have been mated to the 6 spedd boxes. In fact one was put in the back of a Arial Atom long before Arial did it! Oh they are also lighter and smaller than the V6 (they make a Zetec look big).

Just dont consentrate to much on the price.....

Chris.

[Gadgeroonie]

yes it might be a squeeze in there, but never let detail get in the way of a good idea

seriously though the 3.7 v6 from the cyclone may be the way for big power and torque

[andygtt]

hard to not concentrate on the price chris... and in truth I think a twin turbo audi V8 would be just as effective and significantly cheaper... after all our cars weigh between 1100 and 1200kgs!

[Gadgeroonie]

Andy do you mean the V8 in the RS6 ?

do you think it could be fitted to our gearbox / chassis

interesting idea the lotus/Audi hybrid is a real winner

[sundance002]

Gadgeroonie said:

Andy do you mean the V8 in the RS6 ?

do you think it could be fitted to our gearbox / chassis

interesting idea the lotus/Audi hybrid is a real winner

I think he means the one that sits in the R8 , I looked at the idea and it would work, with gearbox mounted inline and paddle shift, just need to add 8 inch to the rear chassis and u huge amount of mounting problems.

If anyone fancys the idea, I know of a R8 write off, all front damage, engine only done 18 k .

Would love to see someone take it on

[andygtt]

i would turn the engine front rear and fit a stronger gearbox with better gearing.

The audi is my choice due to its low weight and high revs and if you get the right one its twin turbo as std!

[chuntington101]

andygtt said:

hard to not concentrate on the price chris... and in truth I think a twin turbo audi V8 would be just as effective and significantly cheaper... after all our cars weigh between 1100 and 1200kgs!

Hmmm how about the Audi V8 matted to the ford box? I hear these Audi V8s are VERY short. Think crafty posted a link in the Ultima section. They mount the chain drive at the rear of them engine to help with length. Add a nice single turbo and bingo big power! Think the RS6 guys are pushing over 800bhp out of them on stock internals!

[andygtt]

its a very wide V though so width will be an issue (wont go in) if we fit it traversly and short as it is its unlikelly to be shorter than the ford V6... also if going to the effort of changing the engine Id want to change the box for something better as well.

[slipstream 1985]

Chapppers said:

I'd quite fancy an R32 engine or the 5cyl from the Focus RS, but they'd probably both be too long. I'd just like a better noise really!

are you serious!

[Chapppers]

slipstream 1985 said:

Chapppers said:

I'd quite fancy an R32 engine or the 5cyl from the Focus RS, but they'd probably both be too long. I'd just like a better noise really!

are you serious!

Oh don't get me wrong I love the sound of the turbos, it's the backing track that's a bit lacking!

[2.5bluenob]

Chapppers said:

Oh don't get me wrong I love the sound of the turbos, it's the backing track that's a bit lacking!

Get a good after market exhaust made! make a massive differance

[slipstream 1985]

2.5bluenob said:

Chapppers said:

Oh don't get me wrong I love the sound of the turbos, it's the backing track that's a bit lacking!

Get a good after market exhaust made! make a massive differance

is it just me that likes the standard sound?

[OlberJ]

Audi V8 with one of the new gearboxes, solves a lot of problems!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A4-2009-2-0-TDI-143...

Makes the front face to driveshaft line super short.