Neil G > wrote:

> I wonder, we all know the 2.0TS and 2.4JTD are some of the best road-car
> engine designs around. Pity then that Lotus 7 kits such as Cats and Westies
> don't have them fitted instead choosing mass-produced Ford/Vauxhall units
> where the pants have to been revved off them to get anywhere near the pithy
> peak torque range let alone peak power .
>
> Has anyone successfully mated an Alfa unit to a 7 copy? I guess a big
> problem would be sourcing a suitable prop shaft (rwd)? Discuss mertis and
> problems as appropriate :-)

How about an adaptation to take the old Alfa Twincam with rear transaxle
gearbox.

That would be awesome. Especially if you got hold of a 75 Turbo engine
for it.
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