I've been slowly working on this project for many months now and haven't posted much on here as to my progress, so apologies for this lengthy catchup.
The engine is a stock 2.5L 12V connected to a 4 cylinder GTV gearbox.
I chose the 2.5 because it would involve the least amount of re-engineering as far as driveline, suspension and brakes are concerned. Being a modified car on club registration I have to get engineering approval for any further mods or changes so keeping the HP increase to a fairly modest level will help.
ECU will be Megasquirt with Ford EDIS ignition.
After 8 years of faithful service from the old 4 banger it was time for a change.
I bought this, a 2.5L from an Alfa 90 on ebay. Originally I got it just for parts but turned out to be so good inside I decided to rebuild it.
Block and heads were installed in the engine bay for a test fit.
New engine mounts had to made to align with the old mounts and to locate the engine centrally.
Steering shaft had to be redesigned and the rack turned 45 degrees. New headers were fabricated from mandrel bends.
Exhaust goes 2 into one, then through a hotdog and joins to the existing muffler which is mounted transversely across the back of the car. No idea how it will sound.
Front of chassis repainted.
I decided to keep the motor fairly stock and since it was in good condition the crank only needed linnishing and the liners honed.
A few interesting little mods I did on the engine.
Dizzy plug and thrust bearing.
Thermostat mod.
My version of a fixed belt tensioner.
And my solution to rusted hose connectors.
Which all brings me to where I'm at now.
All fits snugly under the very narrow hood except for the alternator, which only just fouls. I'll have to look into replacing it with a small jap unit of some sort.
Still a long way to go and many more problems to solve but at least its getting closer
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