What replacement engine for FIAT-1100D (premier padmini) - Team-BHP

hasopi · 2nd August 2005, 16:59

It is wierd to ask this question at this time since most of us will be interesting in getting an answer on modding a zen with a honda city engine or stuff like that...

But I am seriously thinking of replacing my old fiat's petrol engine with a powerful one . What are the possible replacements? Where can I get in Bangalore?

Steeroid · 2nd August 2005, 17:11

I wonder if an old 118NE engine might do the trick - one of my long term plans include getting hold of an old bug fiat and plonking a 118 engine into it. Want to get hold of a perfectly original model that hasnt been fooled around with it, though. Saw one in Asha Bhosle's bunglow in Panchgani (powder blue, with a BAL regn) but I didnt think they would part with it.

Will do it, someday. Meanwhile let us know how your project progresses.

Dippy · 2nd August 2005, 17:15

Well here is what I did with my 1989 Premier Padmini Deluxe

Bought a 1.6 Mazda diesel engine and mated it to the 5 speed Conti gearbox And voila !! I used have a ball smoking esteems, cielos and other cars on the road . That Mazda engine generated awesome torque. Used 175s and 13 inch wheels and gave her a metallic black paint finish

Dippy

RX135 · 2nd August 2005, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippy

Bought a 1.6 Mazda diesel engine and mated it to the 5 speed Conti gearbox And voila

What was the torque/BHP for this engine? 1.6 sounds to be of smaller capacity, when talking of diesels. Any more stats?

Steeroid · 2nd August 2005, 18:09

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Bought a 1.6 Mazda diesel engine and mated it to the 5 speed Conti gearbox And voila !!

DROOL !

Must take a ride on that one, mate.

v1p3r · 2nd August 2005, 22:26

Turbo Contessa engine!!!

Mpower · 2nd August 2005, 23:41

The original 1000 cc engine fromt the Gypsy. Cheap, smooth and easy availability of parts.

hasopi · 3rd August 2005, 12:04

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Originally Posted by Mpower

The original 1000 cc engine fromt the Gypsy. Cheap, smooth and easy availability of parts.

Only doubt? will that fit in that bay pf premier?

Any idea where can I get a Gypsy engine in Bangalore?

Rudra Sen · 3rd August 2005, 12:42

Premier bay has space for Gypsy engine. However you need to figure out which gearbox to mate with. Original Gypsy gearbox's front transfer shaft line has to be blocked in this case.

For Isuzu 1.8, you need to extend the front in order to fit the engine and gearbox. Inside wall or fire wall also has to be re-shaped.

Steeroid · 3rd August 2005, 12:55

Gents

Dont you think the 118NE engine would make sense? It was a jewel of an engine and all it lacked was a 5th gear - it probably came with a 5th gear since it was a Nissan Sunny engine, and PAL being the suckers they were stripped it off.

Try get hold of an old 118NE engine. Its so smooth you'll forget all other options.

Psycho · 3rd August 2005, 14:09

Easiest fit would be the 118 NE ... there are a couple of cars in bangalore with that setup including Shabbir's

hasopi · 3rd August 2005, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho

Easiest fit would be the 118 NE ... there are a couple of cars in bangalore with that setup including Shabbir's

How much a 118NE engine cost?

For 118NE engine, can I use the same gearbox or do I need to get a 118NE gearbox also?

hasopi · 3rd August 2005, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho

Easiest fit would be the 118 NE ... there are a couple of cars in bangalore with that setup including Shabbir's

Can I get Shabbirs contact no?

Psycho · 3rd August 2005, 14:52

If you have a floorshift and would like to save some money use a mating plate else get yourself the gearbox too... they arent too expensive anyway.

chaxy · 23rd August 2005, 16:47

I have a Premier Padmini (1976 model) fitted with a Toyota 1.5 Diesel mated to original 4speed gear box. This one gives 18 kmpl

Other mods include bucket seats, floor shift , National A/c (awesome cooling

)

Total cost of conversion 60K in 1999.

Now the car is used only to ferry kids from school

-Chaxy

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Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 6,029	I wonder if an old 118NE engine might do the trick - one of my long term plans include getting hold of an old bug fiat and plonking a 118 engine into it. Want to get hold of a perfectly original model that hasnt been fooled around with it, though. Saw one in Asha Bhosle's bunglow in Panchgani (powder blue, with a BAL regn) but I didnt think they would part with it. Will do it, someday. Meanwhile let us know how your project progresses. __________________ It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - J Krishnamurti Last edited by Steeroid : 2nd August 2005 at 17:13.

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Dippy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 5,609 View My Garage	Well here is what I did with my 1989 Premier Padmini Deluxe Bought a 1.6 Mazda diesel engine and mated it to the 5 speed Conti gearbox And voila !! I used have a ball smoking esteems, cielos and other cars on the road . That Mazda engine generated awesome torque. Used 175s and 13 inch wheels and gave her a metallic black paint finish Dippy __________________ The Automobile - It's just that special. Nothing else even comes close

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v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,690 View My Garage	Turbo Contessa engine!!! __________________ "We Could Fly So High Let Our Spirits Never Die..." - Michael Joseph Jackson Rest in peace.

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Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 5,324 View My Garage	The original 1000 cc engine fromt the Gypsy. Cheap, smooth and easy availability of parts. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

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Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,133 View My Garage	Premier bay has space for Gypsy engine. However you need to figure out which gearbox to mate with. Original Gypsy gearbox's front transfer shaft line has to be blocked in this case. For Isuzu 1.8, you need to extend the front in order to fit the engine and gearbox. Inside wall or fire wall also has to be re-shaped.

3rd August 2005, 12:55	#10 (permalink)
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 6,029	Gents Dont you think the 118NE engine would make sense? It was a jewel of an engine and all it lacked was a 5th gear - it probably came with a 5th gear since it was a Nissan Sunny engine, and PAL being the suckers they were stripped it off. Try get hold of an old 118NE engine. Its so smooth you'll forget all other options. __________________ It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - J Krishnamurti

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Psycho Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 860 View My Garage	Easiest fit would be the 118 NE ... there are a couple of cars in bangalore with that setup including Shabbir's __________________ Psycho Modding != idea + <ctrl-c> + <ctrl-v> Modding = idea + <ctrl-c> + <ctrl-v> + Finagle's Law of Dynamic Negatives

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Psycho Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 860 View My Garage	If you have a floorshift and would like to save some money use a mating plate else get yourself the gearbox too... they arent too expensive anyway. __________________ Psycho Modding != idea + <ctrl-c> + <ctrl-v> Modding = idea + <ctrl-c> + <ctrl-v> + Finagle's Law of Dynamic Negatives

23rd August 2005, 16:47	#15 (permalink)
chaxy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 356 View My Garage	I have a Premier Padmini (1976 model) fitted with a Toyota 1.5 Diesel mated to original 4speed gear box. This one gives 18 kmpl Other mods include bucket seats, floor shift , National A/c (awesome cooling ) Total cost of conversion 60K in 1999. Now the car is used only to ferry kids from school -Chaxy

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