taffyracer Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 sorry, misread your post, didn;t realise you weren;t the seller, sorry! sent you an email anyway http://www.xlraceparts.com Edited by - taffyracer on 3 Mar 2009 16:47:39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Wilcx Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Looks clean and tempting for someone who wants a CC supplied engine- but then add the TB's - ECU - Exhaust - DSump Loom etc and we're getting back close to the magical £5K www.geoffwilcoxphotography.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nifty Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Mmm ... but no RB TB's, no dry sump, no flywheel, no ECU or wiring loom. Seem to recall that the going rate for used but 'complete' R400 engines was around 3.5k Add a DS, Emerald, and TB's ... and you'll be getting close to 5k 😳£3,500 was the going rate when there were a number of engines available all at once. Now that they are somewhat more scarce >£3,500 would not be unreasonable ... still cheaper than building one to that spec with all appropriate ancillaries. That said I don't think the engine highlighted for £2,500, without ancillaries and incomplete, is particularly good value for money .... but would be useful as a spare for those who want the luxury since you can scavenge the bits off your toasted engine. ======================================== Keep off the straight and narrow 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Paul i've had a K since 97 it started as a 1600SS and it's still in there as a 1900 VHPD DVA screamer. I wouldn't go that way now as i've been involved in too many 2ltr Duratechs A straight 2ltr duratech with no mods just an Emerald and a set of Throttle bodies[Jenvy] NOT RBs with a 4:2:1 exhaust will give you 200 and theres plenty more to come It really is the way to go Brand new duratechs can be got easily With 200 you wont need anything done to bottom end STD will be great. jj N.I. L7C AR 🙆🏻 Membership No.3927. 240BHP 1900cc K Series 40th Anniversary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffyracer Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Why is it EU2, i thought all engines after 2002 were EU3? Did the original R400 have Dry sump? cheers http://www.xlraceparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hi Johnty, The sensible bit of me has to agree with you, but OTOH a cheap 1400 chassis with an uprated 200bhp would make an interesting cheap and easy project. It's just a matter of getting the bits at the right price and the motor is obviously the most expensive bit, and it might as well be the right K series to start with. If I go the Duratec route, it means new exhaust, skin, bonnet, engine mounts, bellhousing, propshaft [probably] and various small bits and pieces which will all push the price up and negate any saving made by using a more standard Duratec. Paul J. Waiting to get my CSR back with it's new and remapped Omex ECU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nifty Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Or buy my 1400 chassis with pre-fitted R400 and all the tweaks ❗ *tongue* ======================================== Keep off the straight and narrow 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul jacobs Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 That is exactly what I had in mind Nifty, but starting with a basic 1400, not exactly ending up with the finished car, or to put it another way, not spending quite so much, all in one go at the outset, as this will be in addition to the CSR, not instead of. Having looked at the pictures of Molly, I must say you've done a fantastic job though. Best of luck with the sale Paul J. Waiting to get my CSR back with it's new and remapped Omex ECU Edited by - Paul Jacobs on 4 Mar 2009 22:58:57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nifty Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 It's a very half hearted sale Paul .. especially after I did a trackday on Friday and then got an E-mail to let me know that a sale had been agreed (with another party) on one of my potential purchases. I shan't be too upset if she doesn't go 😬 ======================================== Keep off the straight and narrow 😬 Edited by - Nifty on 4 Mar 2009 23:35:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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