KE-3.8 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 hey guys how are you ? I'm in the process of finding a nice little ke70 and converting the engine to a 3.8ltr V6. just wondering what you guys think about it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I think it's a dumb idea. But hey, that's just me. Ummmm...... will it fit? I don't think the engine bay is wide enough..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KE-3.8 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 well thats your choice i guess, dud anything will fit into any engine bay, its all about engerniering. i think it will be a good project and hopefully ill have fun doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 You have to ask yourself this. Do you want a car that goes fast in a straight line and steers like aboat around corners cos of a heavy front end OR Do you want a car that goes fast in a straight line and also can turn corners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KE-3.8 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 You have to ask yourself this. Do you want a car that goes fast in a straight line and steers like aboat around corners cos of a heavy front end OR Do you want a car that goes fast in a straight line and also can turn corners? well yeah I'm looking for a light weight car that has hp, mostly for racing the 1/4, my first project was a RX4 with a 351 clevland it it, you guys seem to be about drift if I'm right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irokin Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I saw one of these conversions in an escort... it did good skids I guess....thats about it. don't think it ever made it to the strip, not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 well thats your choice i guess, dud anything will fit into any engine bay, its all about engerniering. i think it will be a good project and hopefully ill have fun doing it. You asked, I gave. A couple of points. One: Contrary to some opinions in here, I'm not a dud. Two: It's spelt "Engineering". It's done by "engineers". I happen to be one. As such, I can happily ask the question "will it fit" knowing that the strut towers limit the room available to insert engine. Unless one is going to install a wishbone set-up, you may wish to consider the limitations. And, as an engineer, I honestly would like to see the finished result, even if it isn't my cup of tea. No.... Really. I would. R R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 (edited) I never knew you were an engineer..... I'm gonna fire you off a PM later on :) And no, we're not called Toymods, so we're not about drift. I think most people on here are about racing/rallying/motorkhana's if i'm not mistaken. Edited March 2, 2006 by AE35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KE-3.8 Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I never knew you were an engineer..... I'm gonna fire you off a PM later on :) And no, we're not called Toymods, so we're not about drift. I think most people on here are about racing/rallying/motorkhana's if i'm not mistaken. nah mate I'm not an engineer, i do all the convertion and custom stuff myself, my brother is an engineer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Well, this I have to see. I know a the guy acroos the road just fit a V6 commo motor in a KE30 but they have different engone bays to KE70s I'm assuming.. not by much. I ain't sure if it's wider or what... but it fit. Mate you want a horsepower hereo... Either get your hands on the 1GTTE (2.0l in-line 6 cyl, twin turbo.. talk to empt2g on these forums) OR, go a 302 V8 in it :) ... if you are dead set keen on the V6 conversion... go for it.. and I'm gonna subscribe to this one to see the result I ain't bagging you... I just love watching crazy conversions and projects :) By the way.. Welcome to Rollaclub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Anything will fit Not neccesarily, that would mean I could fit a WWII 12L Merlin engine in my KE55, and then own everyone at the racetrack, it'd be fully sick uleh!!!1! All about drift, am I right? Haha, no. Actually, only a minority of us are actually involved in drift. 3.8L Commo motor, ay? Don't like your chances of getting it licenced (nil), so I guess it will be a dedicated drag 'weapon' :)? I am actually quite interested in this buildup, really want to see how this all works and how well it actually performs. One of the members has actually seen a 3.8L KE55... I think. Don't quote me on it. Anyway, apart from all this, Welcome to Rollaclub. Enjoy your stay :). EDIT: Well, in the time during me eating dinner etc. Tiger posted about the 3.8L KE55. So there you go. Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolla__Boy Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 I think it's a good idea, it's different, I like different. As previously mentioned...I'm not into racing, nor the ability to turn corners fast, so a front heavy powerful burnout machine sounds like a shit load of fun to me :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 nah mate I'm not an engineer, i do all the convertion and custom stuff myself, my brother is an engineer. me thinks he was reffering to rob... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 ^^ i picked up on that as well, and thought.. pfft, why bother even trying to think / type my thoughts :wink: Good luck with the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOTH Snr Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Not that I wouldn't mind seeing a rolla draging its front bumper doing 12sec quaters. Why a 3.8l anchor. There are other lighter more powerful options about. A 4.5l alloy Rover motor comes to mind and you would still have handling. Best of luck Welcome to the Madhouse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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