On Sun, 8 Aug 2004 12:24:33 +0100, "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 .

I've driven one of these with a Burton race engine (1700cc I think)
fitted. Truly awesome. Much as I like my 2.4JTD, this is the wrong
place for it - it's too big and heavy. Even if you did fit it, it
would be so quick you'd need to fit some kind of auto box or your
hands would be a blur changing the gears given that 4500rpm is useful
top rev. The 7 is best with a lightweight power unit (preferably a
screamer!). YMMV.

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Z
Scotland
Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
'Oil' be seeing you..
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