The 3dr is as good as sold so time to make new plans for the 4i.

I'm thinking about a respray in frozen white with dark/black bumpers and bodykit.

Engine wise I also think a change is in order.

What would you fit ?

Steve

 

Keep it cossied and the same colour but just change the wheels

 

I don't think those wheels would suit it if sprayed white? Definitely new wheels needed, like the idea of it going white with black trim/inserts though.

 

i think it looks ace as it is steve tbh

 

Rebuild the engine and enjoy the car Steve.

 

Keep the same colour body, ditch the wheels, 600bhp yb with a proper beam/diff/gearbox

And keep some budget for tyres

 

As said

Just fix the bugger If you change the engine or spec you will moan its slower in the future and we will have 10 pager to contend with

 

This an speaks sense Steve,do a big build now you have the funds and do it RIGHT first time, maybe not 600 but a solid 500 with similar torque will be great, you have the block to do it all.


You dare go T34 now you've got the funds.

Edited to say,

Your colour scheme idea i like btw

 

Keep the paint work as it is.May be tidy it up change them wheels and pimp the engine out to a good spec.

 

Ford 302 V8 with 2 T3 turbos cheap easy way to 550-600BHP, also bolts to a T5 box.

 

As above, keep nimbus grey but ditch the wheels. Go for a new engine with a genuine 500hp.

 

Keep the colour, change the wheels and build a solid nice spec'd YB.

 

cologne V6

Seriously I wouldn't change the colour just paint whats needed, and whatever you build make it a reliable power, pointless chasing numbers if its only going to last 5000 miles.

Pete

 

An all steel cosworth v6 24v with two gt30s and nitrous, and go hunt down Rod when he is doing top speed runs at brunters!!

 

Build a proper 540/50 engine and enjoy don't change too much in one go you may just dislike it.
I like the colour but a set of wheel would finish it

 

Power can be reliable done right Pedro

 

As long as it has an AB07 cam who cares

 

rb25 gets my vote

 

Dont forget to make sure it does 30mpg

 

Steve
Its what you want bud not what others want. Its an old car so dont spend more than you can easily afford. Avoid anything Cosworth its a money pit a decent V8 mildly tuned will give great results.
You need longevity & reliability or we will have pages & pages of crying again .

 

have a chat with sir moanalot and go from there, good news about the 3dr

 

what kind of cash for that conversion jed?

 

Alloy block YB, maybe large capacity too, and a power figure starting with a 6.

 

Ls9 v8 mmmm !

 

He's only got 20 grand though Steve

 

Hart 415t f1 engine

 

LS3 completly standard you've got 450/450 and it'll last forever or chuck a cam in it for nearer 500/500.
Rich

 

rich it sounds too easy lol

 

Mmmmmmm a massive big fook off V8 with twin turbos sounds good.

 

bimmer m50b25 with a silly size hairdryer.

cheap and cheerful,and there is plenty around in case it breaks.

a demo:

 

Thank you

Maybe, maybe a change is due

It already has a proper beam, diff along with a rebuilt gearbox.

Whats wrong with the wheels, everybody keeps saying change them

Im sure 492bhp at the hubs is a genuine 500bhp all day long

Not another for a wheel change

The cam rocks

Nothing wrong with wanting power and good mpg.

Maybe you need to take your own advice as well Rod But you are wise and a V8 has already been thought of for a change.

Maybe a 32v V8 with a supercharger

Steve

 

silly me what was I thinking Pete

 

thats bloody good power if its at the hubs.

Just get it back on the road and go from there, a project in motion will keep the enthusiasm

 

Until the block cracks in two down the middle and the T5 shits itself

http://www.theturboforums.com/conten...ock-Chronicles

 

Late LS* motor and T56 and a squirt of gas for giggles and dyno ponies.

or as said a REAL 550bhp YB

change the wheels and leave the body as-is!

if you change it, you might not like it and regret it once done.................. ever get the feeling of de ja vu????

 

rx7 engine ive herd you can get mad power from them for note as no internals to worry about, just Ł3k brand new engine then turbo then injectors an a ecu and they sound sik an are super smooth

 

Yes it was hub power

Steve

 

Well since this is a public forum and you're looking for a suggestion I'd leave the body alone and hike the power right up. I realise being a car enthusiast involves wasting huge amounts of money but colour and engine changes on an XR4i shell to me personally are daft. That's just my opinion, not slating your ideas or anyone else though.

 

Volvo 4.4 V8 with steel crank and rods and forged pistons with motec management and a large BW EFR turbo. Hello 650-700bhp.

Oh and I REALLY want to build one of these engines.

 

maybe try a bw efr turbo on it and go for 600 hp steve thatl excite ya mate