V8s in 7s

[Croc]

I cannot quite see - but what is the V8 in the S1 on the dyno?

 

Definitely widened the rear wheel arches to accommodate bigger rubber. :conehead:

[S1Steve]

I cannot quite see - but what is the V8 in the S1 on the dyno?

 

Definitely widened the rear wheel arches to accommodate bigger rubber. :conehead:

 

There are two short clips floating around of this S1. But I could never get any details.

 

Looks like a GM engine. I wonder what gearbox he used, it's not a type9. BOOM !!!!

 

Some type of replacement rear would need to be fitted. The SA light truck rear is close

 

to it's Max rating with the Zetec, so you know it won't last long with a small block infront

 

of it. BOOM... I like the the engine I posted because it looks the part and must be light

 

in weight. Looks like a baby Cosworth DFV... And 30 hours of running before it needs a

 

service.... What a deal.... X your right with LS1... LOL

Enjoy the weekend...

Edited March 2, 2014 by S1Steve

[speedwagon]

As one who is having all sorts of engineering tasks getting a turbo rotary to fit in place of the na, would ask the question-Why? If it is a v8 you want get a stalker that as been designed for it, and make it more civilized like the S1, much easier and safer. If mine didn't already have a rotary and likely being the most clapped out s1 the project would have never been started (and am doubting my sanity now still). Came with a gm 10 bolt, a PO likely shelled the original auto-crossing. No room in the tunnel for trans. cooling system woefully inadequate, air flow problems etc. Fresh sheet or one designed using parts found in USA best choice. But as the old song goes- "love the one your with".

[S1Steve]

Speedwagon, I understand and agree with your comments. If I ever were to drop in a

 

V8, that's the kind I would like. If you could, post a photo of your GM 10 bolt, I'd like

 

to see how it is installed. "Love the one your with" would be why I would attack the S1.

 

Good luck with yours.

[Croc]

Its not a DFV - had a broken one on the garage floor in Oz once (i didn't do it...honest!)

 

A bit of hunting and it is.... ta dah.....Twin turbo lexus V8 300Kw 832Nm 0-200kph in 7.9 Sec

 

His youtube channel is here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/JuanKolesky

 

The car has a South African license plate on it.

 

I bet that puts hair on your chest!

[S1Steve]

Its not a DFV - had a broken one on the garage floor in Oz once (i didn't do it...honest!)

 

A bit of hunting and it is.... ta dah.....Twin turbo lexus V8 300Kw 832Nm 0-200kph in 7.9 Sec

 

His youtube channel is here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/JuanKolesky

 

The car has a South African license plate on it.

 

I bet that puts hair on your chest!

 

Now you did it Croc... Now I'll be watching YouBoob videos for the next hour... TX

[s2k7]

Here's a V8 for a seven --- weight saving V8

[speedwagon]

Speedwagon, I understand and agree with your comments. If I ever were to drop in a

 

V8, that's the kind I would like. If you could, post a photo of your GM 10 bolt, I'd like

 

to see how it is installed. "Love the one your with" would be why I would attack the S1.

 

Good luck with yours.

 

Steve; here is a link to my photobucket pictures---http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/1936reo/library/Superformance%20%20GM%2010%20bolt?sort=3&page=2

 

would not recommend this route due to the cost. this one started with a camero housing that was cut down. It cost over 4k close to 5k plus what it cost to install (butcher- Jb weld encased brake tee, left off the park calipers, was no way to check fluid, plus the limited slip with this light a car requires the same driving skills as a spool on the street) Best diff solution is synthetic and an egg between foot and accelerator pedal.