Tank Mike

Can anyone shed any light on these bad boys??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMsMH...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6nDqH06SNg&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJBcA...eature=related

Joshy

OMG!

i need that euro millions!!!

tabetha

Commonly done on the USA LIMA engine, some refer to them as a pinto "engine" as the LIMA,(a 2.3 version very similar to out pinto) engines are often found in the PINTO CAR, the PINTO car was available with a 2L OHC engine that we call the PINTO, hence the confusion.
It's a very effective conversion on the LIMA engine, same as found in MERKUR xr4ti.
tabetha

capri-rs

phil marshalls folvo

kev 3dr

iTrader: (1)

Any one know which Volvo head they are using and what machining needs doing etc ??

capri-rs

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo...Q5fAccessories

head ready converted by pyropete

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

for the amount thats going to cost it would be cheaper to put a yb in there

capri-rs

nope,it wont.
these bottom end are cheap as chips.
and remember a stroker kit with all bits and bobs are 2500-2800 usd.
can build a 2.7 liter with folvo head for around 4k

big_wig_074

the head is off a 740 16v, quite rare but there are a few about.

Marvin_hagler_

Marv understands the Sweedes and other Scandanavians use a big Volvo sohc that the head is removed from and then a 16v head from a smaller motor and the two then fitted to produce a big 16 valve "axle breaker", supposed to be cheap and available and easy to fit into a rwd escort

big_wig_074

they use the redblock,any 4 pot 2 or 2.1 or 2.3 litre from a volvo 240 740 or 940,then they fit the 16v head to it.

robrs2

I believe it a lot of work to get the Volvo head to fit the 2.3ohc. Info here http://m.mustangforums.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=471824

Marvin_hagler_

yo dude Marv seems to remember a 2.7 or very close to that size capacity volvo motor in which the single cam head is removed and the 16v head from a much smaller volvo engine is used to produce around a 280 hp motor at scrap yard prices that will break axles for fun

your scandinavians fit more than just volvo engines to mk1 and 2 escorts though

big_wig_074

biggest standard engine ive seen is 2.5 in the penta 16v boat engine,but there are stroker kits available.i think you can swap and change parts fromdifferent engines to increase capacity to about 2.6l. not doubting you,ive just never seen the engine you refer to. turbobricks.com is a good site for volvo engine goodness

Marvin_hagler_

Yo man,Marv seems to think it could of been a engine from a volvo 240 but stroked with penta marine line crank,rods from a Evo,Pistons from a roadbike ducati 996 4valve head from volvo 740 b234 engine,gearbox from the same car.

they are used in motorsport in the land of Sweeds

big_wig_074

ah yeah,i know that way,thought you meant there was a 2.7 engine as standard out there, not using different rods etc.its a very good conversion,rsi also do stroker kits up to 2.8 iirc

robrs2

http://www.esslingeracing.com/

Paul_RS

iTrader: (4)

4K would get you a complete 200 blocked YB + head work never mind just a head? 4K is proper 300bhp NA head territory.

What would you rather have an engine designed by Cosworth or something basically botched together?

capri-rs

well,i think its a good conversion,parts are cheap for the lima engine.

billett crank with carrillo rods and ross pistons are 1100£. 2,5-2.85 liters can rev 9000 with the 2,5 stroke
head from pyropete is 600£
complete engine ranger 2,5 250£
modification to block 100£
esslinger dry sump kit 1200£

im going too try making one. aim is 600 bhp with a lot of torque.