Possible engine conversions for 2a?

jonesyboi59 · Feb 25, 2007

Hi everone, looking to restore my 2a and modify her as much as pos. Firstly, looking for a new engine. 2.25 petrol too expensive to run. Any suggestions? Must be insurable for a 17 year old

, Thanks.

Lazy Landy · Feb 25, 2007

i would go for a 2.5 N/A Dooozel

ormus · Feb 26, 2007

aye only 2 choices really.

if you gonna put a 850cc bmc A series in it for insurance purposes, let us all know how it drives, ok?

Trewey · Feb 26, 2007

what's the second choice then?

clivees · Feb 26, 2007

jonesyboi59 said:
modify her as much as pos.

Don't swap too much or you will loose the tax exemption and a heavily modified 2a is
not as desirable as a standard one is for the collectors.

jonesyboi59 · Feb 26, 2007

2.5 N/A sounds like a good idea, have to look into it, cheers.

bonnybaggot · Feb 26, 2007

Montego Perkins Prima 2lt turbo diesel Very similar power curve to original 2.25 petrol.

pricey · Feb 27, 2007

as above ,also twice the mpg and speed

greenjeepster · Feb 27, 2007

Could you fit a GMC 6.2 L in one? If you could do you think the drive train could handle the torque?

Fatrover · Feb 27, 2007

why wud ye want to..its a big fat ****in ugly wasteful thing... oh look just like the good ol US of A

Jonathon and Nic · Feb 28, 2007

aye afer conversing with pricey earlier in the year i'm considerin stickin a montego engine in the s3 when i get it and being 17 next month insurance is kinda high on my agenda too

- good luck and let us know how you get on jonesy. try doing a search on here for prima perkins or words to that effect

regards Jonathon

Codbasher · Feb 28, 2007

My 2.5 N/A will be arriving Monday or Tuesday...

Watch this space to see how easy it is to fit......

landyboy · Feb 28, 2007

Did you buy one from witham? if yes could you tell me how good it is?? am tempted myself but have had bad expierences with second hand diesel engines!

Codbasher · Feb 28, 2007

landyboy said:
Did you buy one from witham? if yes could you tell me how good it is?? am tempted myself but have had bad expierences with second hand diesel engines!

No not from Witham, private sale so to speak......

alistair-lee · Mar 3, 2007

greenjeepster said:
Could you fit a GMC 6.2 L in one? If you could do you think the drive train could handle the torque?

this also will develope the same power curve as as a 2.25 diesel (one thats siezed up that is)

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