Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars

[FalconXV]

What do you think? And are there any engine conversions you'd like to see?

http://performancedrive.com.au/top-1...ion-cars-2620/

[XR Martin]

I would have thought the Miami V8 into the Ranger would have been a better idea.

[Bossxr8]

The Ferrari turbo V8 into a Giulia would be a pretty good idea I reckon.

[Franco Cozzo]

Ford Transit with 3.5-litre Ecoboost V6

Hell yeah, I'd have one, pimped out with wheels, bigger side skirts, rear roof mounted wing (or lip spoiler), basic mods like intake, exhaust, FMIC and tune, get my company logo on the side of it or all over it too.

Fit out the back, couch, 60" TV, PS4 and posters of porn stars.

Wear my 1320 Video baseball cap backwards as well as I cruise around in my 1337 mobile van everywhere.

We don't even get the 3.2L diesel in our Transit unfortunately just the 4 cylinder engine.

[SumoDog68]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Hell yeah, I'd have one, pimped out with wheels, bigger side skirts, rear roof mounted wing (or lip spoiler), basic mods like intake, exhaust, FMIC and tune, get my company logo on the side of it or all over it too.

Fit out the back, couch, 60" TV, PS4 and posters of porn stars.

Wear my 1320 Video baseball cap backwards as well as I cruise around in my 1337 mobile van everywhere.

We don't even get the 3.2L diesel in our Transit unfortunately just the 4 cylinder engine.

The theme seems to be bigger engines as opposed to current miniaturisation of engine displacement and then compensation with couple of turbos ...

[FPV GTHO]

I dont think they thought too much about sticking the 911 engine in a Cayenne

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

I dont think they thought too much about sticking the 911 engine in a Cayenne

What makes you say that? They have more torque and a lower centre of graviry.

[theboxmike]

I like the idea of having an Aurion with RWD electric and keeping the same engine in the front.

That thing could be a monster.

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by FalconXV

What makes you say that? They have more torque and a lower centre of graviry.

I don't think there's any chance of it fitting. Despite sitting lower, the 911 engine would be considerably wider

[Stefan]

Aurion engine into BF XR6T

[CyberWasp]

Falcon ST - What would the max Power they could get out of that one do you think?

[Polyal]

A EB4 into anything old school Ford like an Escort/Capri/Cortina.

The Range really is crying out for something "sporty", a Raptor like option would be killer. EB V6T, a 5.0....just something if they are going to take the ute then replace the XR6T please.

That Alfa is just plain hot though, its not even released and with 500BHP people already thinking about transplants..LOL

[Hally]

I would love to see the 3.0V6 TD and 7 speed auto from the just superseded Navara into the older shape (GQ?) Patrol.

I reckon that would make a great off road combo.

[Polyal]

The car that should of happened that never did.....TDi in a falcon.

[grey_esp]

Im with you on this one, and even if the 5.0 is a bit of a hard one to get past the bean counters surely the mustang 2.3 ecoboost would drop in there without much hassle. That would get the ranger moving and still get good milage.

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

I would have thought the Miami V8 into the Ranger would have been a better idea.

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

I would have thought the Miami V8 into the Ranger would have been a better idea.

It would probably fit easier too, I'm assuming its shorter length & height
as much as I love the Barra 6 its physically a very Tall and long.

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by Polyal

The car that should of happened that never did.....TDi in a falcon.

That diesel Barra that was developed under Polites but never saw the light of day. Would make a fine Ranger flagship, and I reckon would've seen the light of day in F-series and Super Duty as well.

[mik]

im sort of over the engine conversion thing these days with modern cars, too many regulations, too much like hard work with all the electronic bs and too expensive .

give me an early non pollution car and a crate engine with carbys a few bolt ons and the only modern bit of electronics i would want ..... an electronic ignition and id be happy as a.........

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by mik

im sort of over the engine conversion thing these days with modern cars, too many regulations, too much like hard work with all the electronic bs and too expensive .

give me an early non pollution car and a crate engine with carbys a few bolt ons and the only modern bit of electronics i would want ..... an electronic ignition and id be happy as a.........

This is more in the spirit of a factory produced 'conversion'.

[bradles024]

Either XR6T or Miami engine in a SSV Redline

[marty351]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Hell yeah, I'd have one, pimped out with wheels, bigger side skirts, rear roof mounted wing (or lip spoiler), basic mods like intake, exhaust, FMIC and tune, get my company logo on the side of it or all over it too.

Fit out the back, couch, 60" TV, PS4 and posters of porn stars.

Wear my 1320 Video baseball cap backwards as well as I cruise around in my 1337 mobile van everywhere.

We don't even get the 3.2L diesel in our Transit unfortunately just the 4 cylinder engine.

Don't forget the box of rags or tissues as well. Lol.

After driving many vans, especially TD hiaces, could easily do with a power upgrade and better rear traction. Seeing as there are heaps around, I would think many drivers would jump at the chance of a quicker van. Would make driving around more fun, less boring and keep annoying soccer mum types away.

[nuthin' fancy]

I like the BPT Motorsport and Old FTG Salvage V8 installations into the Territory

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11341410

http://http.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11217451

[esppwr]

What about a Turbo barra in the mustang?

[ebv8]

Originally Posted by esppwr

What about a Turbo barra in the mustang?

there i a burnout car doing the rounds with a turbo barra (30psi2fry)
https://www.facebook.com/Barramustang

[ebv8]

i'd like to see a range of rwd engine fitted to mid size fords and holdens,
like a 4cyl, V6 and V8 Focus and Cruze, back to the roots of cortina and torana
i think if they offered a factory v6 rwd mid sizer and have a tuning company fit the V8's it would keep the passion alive

failing that a coyote ranger, ls3 collarado and a 2uz-fe hilux,

[mik]

Originally Posted by FalconXV

This is more in the spirit of a factory produced 'conversion'.

ok thanks .

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by ebv8

i'd like to see a range of rwd engine fitted to mid size fords and holdens,
like a 4cyl, V6 and V8 Focus and Cruze, back to the roots of cortina and torana
i think if they offered a factory v6 rwd mid sizer and have a tuning company fit the V8's it would keep the passion alive

failing that a coyote ranger, ls3 collarado and a 2uz-fe hilux,

This x1000. Surely someone with a RWD entrant in the B/C-segment would have a USP and quite a point of difference in that price range.

[Squalo]

Originally Posted by Hally

I would love to see the 3.0V6 TD and 7 speed auto from the just superseded Navara into the older shape (GQ?) Patrol.

I reckon that would make a great off road combo.

That motor makes the wishlist of the GU guys at www.patrol4x4.com

But the one Nissan should have done is 6.6 litre Duramax V8 turbodiesel, with 6-speed Allison automatic, into the GU.

It works a treat - 450+hp pushing 2.5 tonnes and returing 12l/100km.

And will break into the 12s on the quarter mile...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiMNotbCPoA

[Pis-ton broke]

i struggle to see how a cruiser v8 diesel would fit into a hi lux. and the weight wood stuff any handling in the bends, probably under-steer heaps?

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by Pis-ton broke

i struggle to see how a cruiser v8 diesel would fit into a hi lux. and the weight wood stuff any handling in the bends, probably under-steer heaps?

Yeah it's pretty heavy,375kg. But the 78-series body/chassis would be lighter, without the modern,safe steel body so the weight inequity would be more pronounced than it would be in the Lux. Also esp would reign in understeer. Handling is missing the point of the exercise, but then I guess this isn't America where they sell on "haulage" bragging rights even though they would never use it.