Something differentWell I do like to be different so I have finally decided which lump I will be using in the MK1.
Yep, a Jaguar 3.0 AJ-V6
Pretty much the same lump as the ST220 Mondeo but with a few more hp(~240)
Will probably be using vertical throttle bodies and keeping it all as simple as possible for relability.
This is going to be a long drawn out job due to lots of other things on the go but here are a few pics to wet the whistle
Loads of room to move the engine back further
Good God!
Good luck
Vary nice, nothing like the sound of a v6
nice changewhat box you using ?
Will use the Jag box if I can find one, seems the easiest option all round as far as clutch, bellhousing etc goes.
Nice choice, was looking at one of them for my car a while back, you are obviously a braver man than me!
She's built like a Steakhouse, but handles like a Bistro
Does that block not weigh more than the car
I was thinking along the lines of a BMW or Audi lump for my old Mk1 .
At least with a V6 the weight is further back, the jag block is alloy i think?
It is all Ali, put it this way, I lifted it in by hand.
From what I can find it weighs ~225lbs which is around the same as the Crossflow I think
***Also found out that PACE do a dry sump kit for this motor, better start saving
Last edited by Pete-MK1; 14-07-2008 at 08:00. Reason: Adding info
thats about half what mine weighs. lol
It's the same with mine, damn cast iron blocks...Originally Posted by popuptoaster
@ Pete: Very unusual engine choice but a very interesting project... Seems to fit into the engine bay quite well and 240hp sounds fun in an escort.
Good luck and don't forget to send further pictures.
how's this coming along?
All on hold at present due to me getting a bit of bad news medically, hope to be back to full strength over the winter and get stuck in.
well good luck with it all, looks like a great choice,
Sorry for the delay, getting back on my feet now(fecking Brain tumours!), will be making a start in the next week or so
hows this project going, engine does seem to sit in there real nice.
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