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Posts: 409 Tue, 16-Sep-2008 22:09 |
Coo, nice engine, and 6 speed box. Though seeing as I rarely use first and can do 30 to light speed all in 5th, I am not sure that an engine with such a wide
power band actually needs 6 gears.
So Q, you are considering a TopCats racer ! Well, that is different  .
Steve
There's a lot of talk these days about green transport. Well, I am ahead of the game, I already have green transport ... British racing green.
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Supercharged Quad Cam going cheap, plus LS3 guff | #22 | ||
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Posts: 415 Mon, 22-Sep-2008 23:06 |
A friend just came back from the states with Hot Rod magazine comparing crate Chevy engines. The LS3 6.2 looks good as a 'street' price for a full
engine is about $6200, list price is $8428, which is cheap as chips compared to the LS7 which lists at $17495 (but available for $13000). I think the step-up
in torque to 428 lb-ft from the Ford lump will require a close look at your gearbox.
On the other hand the Ford lumps don't seem so popular with engine builders, but I did see a supercharged one went for sale down in London on Sunday for £1200 - Link . I still reckon it will be a heck of a lot easier to stick with the original type of motor, even though the Chevy engines are readily available. LS3 crate engine : LS3 Crate Engine LS3 vette on the Dyno LS3
There's a lot of talk these days about green transport. Well, I am ahead of the game, I already have green transport ... British racing green.
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The Quiffster |
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Posts: 3260 Tue, 23-Sep-2008 16:17 Administrator |
I've had some very helpful calls from various people who I'd like to thank for their time & support. Much appreciated.
The Quiffster
Unregistered user?, Why not come in out of the cold? It's painless, free and opens other options up to you. Spare less than a minute of your time and register here, go on, you know it makes sense! |
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Posts: 1176 Tue, 23-Sep-2008 20:56 Chief mechanic |
The Quiffster wrote: was it the Samaritans ? 
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Posts: 1286 Tue, 23-Sep-2008 21:50 Guru mechanic |
Best of luck getting it sorted Quiffy.
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Posts: 1177 Tue, 23-Sep-2008 22:01 Chief mechanic |
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Posts: 72 Wed, 24-Sep-2008 19:04 |
Hi Oliver
If you are still looking for a 4.6L 4V Mustang engine, I know where there is an almost unused motor and gear box taken out of a challenge car that was replaced with a Corvette engine. Dave |
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Posts: 152 Tue, 30-Sep-2008 12:02 Apprentice mechanic |
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New...&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Same deal as I told you about - re-listed on baywatch Any good?? or you sorted now?? |
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Posts: 425 Tue, 30-Sep-2008 19:14 |
Interesting, that one has a T45 box, I assume the ex-MG engine has the Tremec box (original spec for the car AFAIK). I have 62000 on my LT77, and last service
the magnetic plug came out with a little Xmas tree, so I am beginning to wonder about the next gearbox - I wonder how these two compare ?
Steve
There's a lot of talk these days about green transport. Well, I am ahead of the game, I already have green transport ... British racing green.
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The Quiffster |
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Posts: 3268 Tue, 30-Sep-2008 23:22 Administrator |
marcosv8 wrote:Thanks! I think this might be a 99
onwards version but checking with vendor. Sales leaflet is dated 2003 & refers to coil packs (not on 96-98
one maybe?)
The Quiffster
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Posts: 1182 Wed, 1-Oct-2008 09:12 Chief mechanic |
try asking on one of the Mustang sites in the USA, you may find you can just swap the bits over anyway like with most Fords
or having now read the advert fully, sounds like the vendor knows anyway
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Posts: 1215 Tue, 20-Jan-2009 22:15 Chief mechanic |
just as you turn your back...............
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/For...ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Posts: 507 Tue, 20-Jan-2009 23:24 |
Coo - still at its starting bid of 10p
I bet it will go for more than that - must be worth .. well hundreds !
There's a lot of talk these days about green transport. Well, I am ahead of the game, I already have green transport ... British racing green.
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The Quiffster |
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Posts: 3323 Wed, 21-Jan-2009 00:29 Administrator |
martineztop wrote:I'll try & convince myself this is a '99 onwards model so not an option (it probably is!). Currently not impressed with what TopCats have handed back to me but everything on hold until I can find some time ('cos no money left!) to look into it.
The Quiffster
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