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jonesyboi59

New Member

• Feb 25, 2007

• #1

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

New Member

• Feb 25, 2007

• #2

i would go for a 2.5 N/A Dooozel

 

ormus

New Member

• Feb 26, 2007

• #3

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

Cockernee, Pasty munchin bastid.

• Feb 26, 2007

• #4

what's the second choice then?

 

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clivees

Well-Known Member

• Feb 26, 2007

• #5

jonesyboi59 said:

modify her as much as pos.

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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.

 

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jonesyboi59

New Member

• Feb 26, 2007

• #6

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

 

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bonnybaggot

Active Member

• Feb 26, 2007

• #7

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

 

pricey

Active Member

• Feb 27, 2007

• #8

as above ,also twice the mpg and speed

 

greenjeepster

New Member

• Feb 27, 2007

• #9

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

 

Fatrover

Well-Known Member

• Feb 27, 2007

• #10

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

 

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Jonathon and Nic

New Member

• Feb 28, 2007

• #11

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

New Member

• Feb 28, 2007

• #12

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

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

 

landyboy

New Member

• Feb 28, 2007

• #13

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

New Member

• Feb 28, 2007

• #14

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!

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

 

alistair-lee

New Member

• Mar 3, 2007

• #15

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?

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