It would be much cheaper to go down the v8 route I suspect, maybe a nissan v8, with the auto box. A hell of a lot cheaper than putting an SR20DET in, purely because SR20DET command such a high price especially in RWD form.
had a 13b turbo in a viva once, that thing was nuts, now the jappa stage is over though, would look along the lines perhaps a 2.0 cosworth would be the bizzo
Your Hunter is a 67 model that would probably have the 1600cc engine. The Rover 3500V8 is a reasonably popular conversion. Cheers Stevo
twink19,
Apr 7, 8:19am
lexus, 540 BMW plenty of cheap options
pge,
Apr 7, 8:23am
I thought there were only the 1725cc units out here, although the 1496cc was the "economy" model in U.K. !
Was in Pick-a-part Rosedale yesterday, there was a red four-headlight (Humber Sceptre!) one in there, body looked pretty good, still four doors, no bonnet or boot, shame to have been wrecked.
quickstitch,
Apr 7, 8:26am
V6 commodore motor, just so happens i have a whole VN car, drive away for $400. damn, you are in chch
petermcg,
Apr 7, 8:29am
Holden V6 may be OK but best choice would be alloy V8 of some description
quickstitch,
Apr 7, 8:33am
adapting a motor in is the easy part, it is finding an easy brake upgrade that will be a problem, i can't think of a bolt on brake upgrade for a hillman grunter.
At last, a vote for commonsense. Start with looking at what all the running gear will cope with and identify those limits. That may mean that you may need to limit your choice of power - unless you are prepared to invest a lot of time and effort to do the job properly.
By the way, if anyone hasa set of the Hunter/Sceptre oblong rear lights (with chrome surrounds), I'd like some spares!
kevymtnz,
Apr 7, 9:09am
plane the head grind the cam put on extractors u be suprised how well it will go if its a 1600 full work it they are suprisingly fast for what they are
gt_escort,
Apr 7, 9:11am
hell yeah thats cool as.have been following that for the last 12 mouths kinda got the idea from him just dont have that kind money. budget build for my hillman
807,
Apr 7, 9:11am
Always wanted one of these ( years ago ).interestingly this is badged as a Sunbeam, as in Sunbeam Imp, but all were Rootes stuff. Never seen one of these in LHD. Interesting.thanx.
boardrider,
Apr 7, 9:13am
Howabout a dirt cheap 3TGTE 1800 dohc turbo out and W55 gearbox from early celica/corona coupes.
RB with a front mount! Lower it on some chrome 20's to. PIMP
yendor,
Apr 7, 9:42am
4AGE
ginga4lyfe,
Apr 7, 10:26am
will that Engine slide into the 2500tc nice and easy! manual or Auto! also, can you post pictures on where the engine mounts are on those Vn's!
quickstitch,
Apr 7, 10:33am
auto, i have booked the day off work tomorrow so i can dismantle the car. was gonna be a demo derby car but i thought the running gear is too good to thrash. will try and post a pic of it tomorrow afternoon
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