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stamford 09-02-20 08:44 PM

I can’t help myself.......
 
I’ve been doing some measuring up of my ZS and that of my Quattro V8. Now if I had that barn and a lift who knows? Just might keep the Quattro and decide what path to take. :shifty:

p_b82 10-02-20 10:33 AM

uh oh - this sounds complicated! ;)

peterzs 10-02-20 11:52 AM

And costly.

stamford 11-02-20 07:53 PM

Probably daft too! A bit more work than my previous projects, V8 into a Chevette and same into a Bedford CF van. Always wanted to witness a V8 ZS.

talkingcars 11-02-20 10:33 PM

Sounds worse than my rear engine KV6 Maestro 6R2 tribute to the metro 6R4 idea - and I already have most of the parts except the time.

peterzs 12-02-20 11:14 AM

Now, stick a supercharger on the V6.

stamford 12-02-20 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talkingcars (Post 380203)
Sounds worse than my rear engine KV6 Maestro 6R2 tribute to the metro 6R4 idea - and I already have most of the parts except the time.

Got to be done!

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterzs (Post 380204)
Now, stick a supercharger on the V6.

No chance, cost more than my idea, plus I’ll have a reliable 320 nasp starting point. Considering the people who have tried and run S/C V6s you would hope there would be confidence in them.

p_b82 13-02-20 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stamford (Post 380205)
No chance, cost more than my idea, plus I’ll have a reliable 320 nasp starting point. Considering the people who have tried and run S/C V6s you would hope there would be confidence in them.

It was always a shame that the V6 had such a low boosted output; compared to what the old T could do.

It's crazy how far things have come now; a 1.8triple with a reputed 250+(the new gazoo yaris is supposed to be capable of a lot beyond the 210 book figure) & the 1.5 triple St in the ST at 200bhp out the factory.

I do feel a bit of a dinosaur with 5.0 nasp and "only" 400bhp; but when you consider the 4.0 used in the V8 75/ST was only 260 (though admittedly in low tune form) our drive to get the most our of the dead dino's it really quite impressive!

One question/worry I'd have is would making the ZS a v8 lose that sweet spot in regards to the handling/drive?

peterzs 14-02-20 01:30 PM

convert to a 2 lt derv and get 238 ft lbs torque.

:):):)


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