Andyjo Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Well, my dad might be picking up a TR2 relitivly soon, and we're not sure what shape the engine is in... i was wondering what sort of work (alot, i know) would be required to cram am EJ22 in there? yielding one hell of a fast 1954 vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Why not just look for an engine out of a newer GT6 keeping it all English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Probably a little shy of width between the frame rails. Not sure a 6 is a good idea (heavy as in "boat anchor"), maybe a "7" based engine, no trouble snagging 300HP out of a Saab (probably a bolt-in, though I'm not sure). Rover alumnium V-8 (Buick 215)? Twin cam Lotus (200-250HP without trouble)? Mazda RX7? I stuck a Buick V-6 in an MG once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 After posting I also thought about the 215. Had one in a 44 Jeep I butchered many, many years ago. Actually ran very well. Lots of fun until I rolled it one afternoon duck hunting. That was like 35 years ago and I've never even sat in a Jeep since then. I don't think the "6" engine is all that much heavier then what you now have but what do I know. Good friend had a GT6 and another a TR2. Always liked the former better. Another friend had a worked over AH 3000. Now that was a real car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 hey thanks for the advice guys. i guess i'll have to see what the condition the car is in this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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