GT_Escortina Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 hey im looking for a engine for my 37 austin at the moment i thinking 3.8 V6 Holden, 2.3/3.0 ford V6 or a ea81 turbo Also needing a diff so if anyone in chch knows of a cheap Subaru justy 4x4 rear diff and sub frame would be mint and what are the laws on how far the rear wheel are aloud to stick out as i would like to fit these 255x35x18s on the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Fuckin badass project. Am envious. Has a falcon 6 and auto sitting in a car at our workshop. Auckland might be a bit far however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Its looking AWESOME. nice work so far. Had a couple of thoughts ... your probably well ahead of me on this, but was fun making the pic anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT_Escortina Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 ^^ thanks man .ive run out steel at the mo got more this week oh and where the fuck can find some 18" spacesavers or 18" steel rims?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EURON8 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 300c have 17" steel spare wheel im told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 You can get cop car 300c rims, part# 04895425AA, 18 x 7.5, + 24 offset.. About $250 each though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Speed Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I think bike engine was a cool idea... Harley maybe? also think 350z's have 18" spacer saver spares... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizzl Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 ford v4?? with a sc14... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 ford v4?? hNklzkv5J_I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 ford v4?? with a sc14... Weren't the 2.0 litre v4's a terrible engine? I have been wanting to build a mini with a v4 bike engine in it. Like from an aprillia RSV4 ($$$$) or a VFR1200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 There is only one option for an Austin hotrod Daimler V8 and manual box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shizzl Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 theres been a toyota hemi 4v on trademe the last few days for 800...quite a score would be good with a celica box.750 holley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 toyota hemi 4v would be a great motor. Being all alloy would shine up well too. So would the Daimler, but minus the SU carbs . Personally, I think a v8 made from two 4age's (silver tops) would a great project. But, if it was me, I'd just buy a 289 or 350. perhaps a 302 or 351. So many parts available, engines come up cheap all the time, dress up parts are easy to find and cheap. Dont get me wrong, I love 1uz-fe's and toyota engines in general, but a dirty ole v8 is the only way to go in a hot rod like that. But .. if your looking for kinky http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 577619.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 148592.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 609423.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 250173.htm <-- thats what I would use. - but, I would install EFI, and injectors, and use a aftermarket ecu on it. but, .. I'm that kinda guy http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 293512.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 812432.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 107812.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP450andLE Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 yes yes yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 pft* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 ford v4?? with a sc14... Weren't the 2.0 litre v4's a terrible engine? Yes, but they seemed to move the old Saabs along pretty well lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 ^ there were two types of V4 ford, one sucked, one was quite rad. Foget which was which, but one was german, one was essex. I like the idea of the diesel or the pontiac motor, but for cheapness and rad power/lightweight and easiness of parts and finding one. There is only one answer... Rover V8 Now it has been said you can all go about your business in anticipation of a Austin Seven pick up with a rover V8 that will be all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT_Escortina Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Daimler V8 and manual box and Rambler 304CI V8 i do like and would love put a sidevalve v8 in her but sadly i have set a really low budget of $1200-$1500 to get her drivable for rangiora car show may have a 2.3 V6 and auto lined up for fuck all also justy diff is out too weak have got my eye on this tho http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =419962167 a little wide so will need shorting (have ask to relist) she not very wide at the wides part of the cab is only 1100mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaN Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I think with a _really_ low budget, a 202 and trimatic would be my choice. a 2.3 v6 tina motor doesnt have that .. look, that .. style. a 202 with a rusty chrome air filter would. OR or, you could use 8 trained and harnessed children with oddly flat heads mounted inbetween the chassis rains where the american steel should be in cardboard tubes so you can call it a 8 cylinder flathead. I bet if you whip them they would go faster. Just Sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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