Had a look via google, closest I've see is a Volvo conversion and a couple of ST engined Fords but no Sierras..... Quite an intensive conversion because of the engine layout but not impossible, just wondering if anyone has seen or heard of any on their travels.

 

There is a thread on here of one in an anglia, so no, it's definitely not impossible!

 

If people can fit straight 6 skyline engines in sierras i think the volvo 5 potter will fit.

 

Not seen it done but it would be pretty cool I reckon.

 

I have a mate who is doing one 5 pot volvo with big turbo.

 

There's a few people putting Volvo T5 engines in, which is the same engine really

 

there's one on Facebook which is nearing the end of completion.... might be the person that costina knows.

Just make sure you shim the block whilst it'll all torn apart

 

Just seen this one on fb so there's defo some out there

 

^^^ was just about to post the same pic

 

james?

 

yeah this a mate of mines, hopefully he gets it finished, from what I understand just flywheel and clutch to sort and it will be running under it's own steam

 

Thanks for the info lads, looks like he's almost done and it's great to see someone has taken on the challenge to pull off something a little different with these old sierras. The sound of that engine with a decat and aftermarket exhaust is bloody fantastic let alone all the perks of it being a much more modern engine design.

*appreciate the tags, you're still following me then sadly I can assure you that this thread has absolutely nothing to do with my other project which has a rebuilt YB lying ready in the garage, so I hope this puts your mind at ease.

 

Haha love the tags

 

Yep he has had a few bits off me. Will be good once done. james and lloyd are doing a good job.

 

Rog
If you need any info of that conversion let me know and i will ask James.

Paul

 

Looks nice and sung in the engine bay. Has the owner had to mod the bulk head for the engine to fit??

 

Costina, yes would be good to get the low down on it if you could mate. Mainly interested if he modded the shell in any way or just used custom engine mounts, what box it will run and the bell housing setup.

Main reason for this thread actually was that ST's are getting really cheap and it's only a matter of time before you see people doing this conversion on lots of Fords rather than messing about with old cossie engines and trying to turbo zetecs and the like, I also have a "spare" 3rd sierra sitting that I could do this with if I hang onto it, just thinking out loud really.

 

A mate picked up a 2007 2.5 S-Max a while back with some bent valves for £300
If you were to run one on management could be a even cheaper way of doing it as they seem to fetch a lot less than the ST's

Get it done Rog