scorpio engine on contessa

swathyd · 12th May 2007, 00:38

One of my friends is seriously planning an engine swap. He has a scorpio engine and also a contessa. But i dont think that engine can be fitted into a contessa.

Godfather · 12th May 2007, 01:03

Scorpio engine on a Contessa.. This should be good..
Personally i think that is is possible.. provided he gets rid of the hood.

Godfather

swathyd · 12th May 2007, 07:30

He is planning to retain isuzu gear box.

zenopio · 12th May 2007, 08:15

if its possible then it will be a hellava ride......

swathyd · 12th May 2007, 08:53

I ill try to post photos once it is finished.

zenopio · 12th May 2007, 09:19

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I ill try to post photos once it is finished.

waiting for the pics buddy.....

GTO · 12th May 2007, 09:40

Will that huge engine even fit in the engine bay? Have you already considered the dimensions of the engine and those that are available in the Contis engine bay?

theMAG · 12th May 2007, 10:39

Come to think of it, the modified car should look interesting with an engine popping out of a cut bonnet.

BUSA · 12th May 2007, 13:04

I think the Contennas hood is huge enough to take a V8 so a Scoprio engine wont be a problem.

Which engine is it the Rev116 or the diesel unit?

v1p3r · 12th May 2007, 13:54

Gearbox will snap. I suggest you use the Scorpio box as well.

swathyd · 12th May 2007, 17:21

From what i heard it is a diesel engine, and i told my friend that gearbox will have problems with huge torque of scorpio engine.

SRK · 12th May 2007, 17:35

Scorpio power into a Contessa??

I think it has to be 1st of its kind engine swap...

Lets wait and watch..

Steeroid · 12th May 2007, 22:33

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Originally Posted by GTO

Will that huge engine even fit in the engine bay? Have you already considered the dimensions of the engine and those that are available in the Contis engine bay?

The Vauxhall Victor which is our Contessa used to have a V8 option too. If it can take a big-block V8 I think it will take the Scorpios's 4-pot.

nitrous · 12th May 2007, 22:46

I remember Psycho telling that the conti's weakest link is the differential.
Now, maybe even that will need to go.

elf · 13th May 2007, 02:53

I don't think lateral space in the Conti's engine bay is an issue here. What I'm trying to figure is, will the height of the Scorpio engine be an impediment to successful bonnet shutting.

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swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	scorpio engine on contessa One of my friends is seriously planning an engine swap. He has a scorpio engine and also a contessa. But i dont think that engine can be fitted into a contessa.
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Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 70 Times View My Garage	Scorpio engine on a Contessa.. This should be good.. Personally i think that is is possible.. provided he gets rid of the hood. Godfather
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swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	He is planning to retain isuzu gear box.
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zenopio BANNED Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hyderabad,london Posts: 441 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	if its possible then it will be a hellava ride......
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swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	I ill try to post photos once it is finished.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,701 Times View My Garage	Will that huge engine even fit in the engine bay? Have you already considered the dimensions of the engine and those that are available in the Contis engine bay?
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theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Come to think of it, the modified car should look interesting with an engine popping out of a cut bonnet.
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BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I think the Contennas hood is huge enough to take a V8 so a Scoprio engine wont be a problem. Which engine is it the Rev116 or the diesel unit?
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v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Gearbox will snap. I suggest you use the Scorpio box as well.
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swathyd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: thiruvananthapuram Posts: 774 Thanked: 25 Times	From what i heard it is a diesel engine, and i told my friend that gearbox will have problems with huge torque of scorpio engine.
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SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	Scorpio power into a Contessa?? I think it has to be 1st of its kind engine swap... Lets wait and watch..
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I remember Psycho telling that the conti's weakest link is the differential. Now, maybe even that will need to go.
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13th May 2007, 02:53	#15
elf BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	I don't think lateral space in the Conti's engine bay is an issue here. What I'm trying to figure is, will the height of the Scorpio engine be an impediment to successful bonnet shutting.
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