timsrs

I have the chance to purchase a good 200 block.

Will all the 2wd internals fit into the 200 block.

such things like...

OIL PUMP / SPRAY BAR
SUMP WITH PICK-UP PIPE
RODS / PISTONS
CRANKS

many thanks

jamie956

Yes will all swap straight over, you should consider getting the block long studded while its apart and cut outs in the pistons, future proofs the engine for not a lot of money.

timsrs

Yes totally agree with you.
I am looking for more power than my 380bhp at the moment on the 205 block.
If i use all the 2WD internals i take it i will still get some piston slap due to the centre pin location.

I am so happy that all the small things will transfer over.

I know i will have this answer when i strip the engine down but i did thinkthe pumps were different and the pick-up due to sump.

jamie956

Yes pump and pick up different block the same, what power you going for next.

timsrs

To be honest i'm not going to be chasing any figures, but would like to see anything above 500.

If it turns out 470 i'll still be happy.

i will do alot of research when i get deep into the build.

i have a very good engineering company that will do the machine work for me.

Whats your opinion on 500 bhp engine ?

Regards

jamie956

Guess it depends on what your doing with car is this for your mk1.

timsrs

Yes its for the Mk1...

Fast ( well very fast ) road car.

Doing a few changes to suspension over the winter also.

jamie956

I think to run at 500 and use all of it is not cheap, std t5 and a atlas is on borrowed time with 500bhp, my Cortina with a t34 at 390 spins in third on 245 cr500's so bigger wheels & rubber to get it down.


Engine wise for 500 your looking a 10 studs and cp pistons, head work, a cam or cams, inlet, 83lbs injectors, big intercooler, decent boost control and ideally after market ecu.


Then a high spec t38 or gt30 unless you got the budget for a BW and manifold.

timsrs

My car is 6 linked running same size tyres as you, and to be honest puts the power down really well.


It just squats and goes ( wont spin up in third ) just pulls really hard.
The atlas has been built to handle 500bhp with the motorsport LSD..


T5 could be an issue though.


Cheers