My 4.0 Litre V8 Calibra build - Page 2

spue2001 · 25-05-2008, 18:07

im going to watch this one , it will probs be finished before petes astra too lol

Jack · 25-05-2008, 18:44

Saw the coin video on VS and it made my penis twitch.

Can't wait to see some angle grinderiness!

**Lugy** · 25-05-2008, 18:56

Cool stuff!

*Adz* · 25-05-2008, 19:10

that looks a wee bit mental

lol nice one!

Galahad · 25-05-2008, 19:12

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Originally Posted by chip

I dont want the rest mate, all im after is the engine/box/loom/ancilleries and possibly the steering rack and front subframe, other than that its all up for grabs, and EVERYTHING works, the needles on the dials are mint, the aircon screen is clearly a new replacement and even stuff like the electric seatbelt height adjusters still work.
Would only want a couple of hundred quid for the whole lot if you collected it, as it gets it out of my way and TBH I cant be arsed breaking it, its located near collumpton in devon though so maybe a little too far out of your way.
Anyway, drop me a PM when you notice the engine out if you are still interested, wont be for AGES yet though

Not fussed on distance, I travel all over the country for the right cars

Fow16v · 25-05-2008, 20:02

gonna be watching this, good to see something different

chip · 25-05-2008, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Mark T

Se if you can get it on the Road before Pete's V8 Astra Coupe.

Mine is going to be about 18 months I think, which is basically 6 months to get everything together and build the workshop hopefully, then 12 months to do the car, as i'll only get one afternoon a week to work on it, and 52 afternoons is not really a massive amount of time for this sort of thing.

Murray · 25-05-2008, 23:03

Cool project.

Isn't a guy in PPC mag using the same engine in a 200sx with a Supra (Getrag Manual 'box) gearbox and a supercharger? If so it might be something to look at?

chip · 25-05-2008, 23:07

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Originally Posted by Murray

Cool project.

Isn't a guy in PPC mag using the same engine in a 200sx with a Supra (Getrag Manual 'box) gearbox and a supercharger? If so it might be something to look at?

Not sure mate, havent seen it, sounds likely though, supra turbo boxes are a common conversion, thor racing in this country do a kit, or you can get similar from the states for less money, im going auto though.

Murray · 25-05-2008, 23:13

Think i've got the mags with what he's doing, if you want to know anything about it?

It's a lot of engine for the money. It'd be cool to hear one on full chat without so many of the sliencers on it.

chip · 25-05-2008, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Murray

Think i've got the mags with what he's doing, if you want to know anything about it?

There isnt really anything I need to know that would be in there I suspect, I pretty much know what I want to do, just need to find the time to do it.

joby4x4power · 26-05-2008, 00:58

hi Chip,

I have a cavalier turbo spare in my garage, and one of my plans was to put my front end Damaged 1999 C43 AMG engine in it and RWD it. That was just a thought! now i have seen this thread i am starting to believe that it could be done!! My Merc lump is a 4.3L V8 AMG.
I will be interested to see your thread as it commences. As i needed to know a few things as no one has done a V8 conversion that i know of, in a c20let.
Maybe you could point me more into the right direction one day.

Thanks

Joby.

Gaz86 · 26-05-2008, 01:32

mate of mine was on about one of these engines for his mk3 supra but he opted for a nice low miler mk4 win turbo lump instead, imo hes got no bollox

fair play for taking on yet another epic project, engine wise id have gone smallblock chevvy so much simpler and so cheap but hey i know of too many people building them engines so wouldnt be unique enough.

muchos luckos padre

chip · 26-05-2008, 12:43

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Originally Posted by GBE86

mate of mine was on about one of these engines for his mk3 supra but he opted for a nice low miler mk4 win turbo lump instead, imo hes got no bollox

fair play for taking on yet another epic project, engine wise id have gone smallblock chevvy so much simpler and so cheap but hey i know of too many people building them engines so wouldnt be unique enough.

muchos luckos padre

Small block chevvy is heavier, which would make it harder to get it to handle, is no cheaper, and would give FAR worse MPG which with fuel prices these days you just cant ignore.
IMHO the extra complexity of the lexus engine is worth it, its an engineering masterpiece, where as a SBC is just a heavy crude old boat anchor of an engine really.
Dont get me wrong, I love their simplicity and they sound great, but I dont think they are the right engine for me, I want hi tech and sophisticated with screaming rpm and lightweight.

chip · 26-05-2008, 12:44

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Originally Posted by joby4x4power

hi Chip,

I have a cavalier turbo spare in my garage, and one of my plans was to put my front end Damaged 1999 C43 AMG engine in it and RWD it. That was just a thought! now i have seen this thread i am starting to believe that it could be done!! My Merc lump is a 4.3L V8 AMG.
I will be interested to see your thread as it commences. As i needed to know a few things as no one has done a V8 conversion that i know of, in a c20let.
Maybe you could point me more into the right direction one day.

Thanks

Joby.

Those merc engines are great, so I hope you go ahead with it mate

**CraigGreen** · 26-05-2008, 14:41

Look forward to reading about this Chip.

Good luck!

joby4x4power · 27-05-2008, 01:34

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Originally Posted by chip

Those merc engines are great, so I hope you go ahead with it mate

Thanks! it will be interesting! as yours will be too! My merc C43 is 306bhp standered!

set of V8 cav n calibra's! ex turbo's!! lol love it!

Joby.

chip · 27-05-2008, 12:11

Would definately make a cool pair mate.

Race you PV2010, lol

Mark T · 27-05-2008, 12:30

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Originally Posted by chip

Mine is going to be about 18 months I think, which is basically 6 months to get everything together and build the workshop hopefully, then 12 months to do the car, as i'll only get one afternoon a week to work on it, and 52 afternoons is not really a massive amount of time for this sort of thing.

Sounds like you might beat Pete then.

**spanishfly** · 29-05-2008, 08:00

Nice choice of engine, never go wrong, cheap and as said run perfectly! I like the new 4.3 better though, but I assume the wiring would be harder!? VVT

chip · 29-05-2008, 08:04

TBH if I was going to go for anything other than the one I got, it would have been the 4.7 iron blocked one, bit heavier but insanely strong.

**spanishfly** · 29-05-2008, 08:14

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Originally Posted by chip

TBH if I was going to go for anything other than the one I got, it would have been the 4.7 iron blocked one, bit heavier but insanely strong.

Whats that in? I was impressed with the new RX (non hybrid) It had plenty of grunt!

chip · 29-05-2008, 08:53

Its in land cruisers mainly, but the thing is the one I have can easily be taken to 1000BHP if you have the budget for it, so there really isnt any need, as i'll never want more than 500 realistically, lol

**spanishfly** · 29-05-2008, 09:50

Only 500...

chip · 29-05-2008, 09:55

well, maybe, lol