In article >,
(SteveH) wrote:

> 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.

That makes more sense!

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George Graves
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