FridgeFreezer Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 It sounds very much like my 1.8K-series engine is dead (and not from HGF rather strangely ) so I've been looking for replacements... and as usual replacing a part with a something standard seems like a bit of a waste of effort so I've been shopping round for alternative powerplants. I'm very tempted by this 2.0 Turbo, which I have been told will bolt in place of a K-series, it certainly looks very similar. It would be a giggle and they are, apparently, strong lumps. There's also the more normal and plentiful old Rover 2.0 lumps, as well as the 2.0 Diesel lumps for uber-sensibility - does anyone know if they use the same gearbox for the diesel as the petrol freebies? Any other suggestions? Am I being daft? (actually, don't answer that one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 isn't that the engine that marcocosic stuck in his SIII (on the old site)? it might be worth seeing if he is still around on any of the forums to pick his brain? I think more than 1.8 would be more then sensible given the slightly gutless nature of them? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 TBH I found it quite a nice little engine, still is it's jut a bit rattly now At least I'm only looking at bolt-ins, the temptation to see if a Supra V6 or BMW six would fit could be dangerous... Oh and Wikipedia answered my T16 question, they also used the PG1 gearbox and were de-tuned to avoid grenading it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 3.5 V8 ? It's got to be worth laugh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 If I was going to do that I'd go for something newer and pokier, as I said the Supra V6 may well fit... at the moment though common sense may win out and either a good used or very good rebuilt one get dropped in to save time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 The ratio(s) are different on the diesel though I don't know if the gearbox is otherwise a straight swap. The diesel is an L series engine not a K series so may be completely different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 2.25 diesel? Does the Lotus lump fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 2.25 diesel? Does the Lotus lump fit? What lotus lump? Lotus Carlton....... IIRC 400bhp??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 These ones: "In 1997, Lotus displayed the Very High Performance Derivative (VHPD) version of the K series engine. This engine featured a modified cylinder head with solid valve lifters which allowed an 8000 rpm limit, carbon fiber air box, oil cooler, and lightweight exhaust. This version produced 190 hp. In 1999, Lotus introduced the 111s version of the Elise. It provided 143 bhp at 7.000 rpm and 128 ft-lb (174 Nm) with the new variable valve control (VVC) version of the K engine. There were larger inlet and exhaust valves, a new aluminium inlet manifold, and a revised plenum chamber. The sequential fuel injection had adaptive control and distributorless ignition used individual coils for each cylinder. Finally, in June of 2002, Lotus introduced the S2 Elise. The engine continued to use the variable valve control system but now has higher compression, larger intake and throttle body, and modified exhaust. The engine now used the Lotus K4 engine management system, allowing it to produce 156 bhp at 7,000 rpm. The torque now peaked 550 rpm earlier but was still the same 129 ft-lb (175Nm)." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shurvinton Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'll think you'll find that PTP were selling those to caterham long before lotus came along. I am not aware of any lotus development on that engine. (but could be wrong). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hello Bill! You may well be right, it only came to mind as I recall someone with a questionable Elise trying to flog the engine to a Freelander owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 After a load of calls and a fair bit of soul (and wallet) searching I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet, put the sensible head on, and drop a rebuilt 1.8K in, thanks must go to Bill for pulling some strings and to MBNA who are about to have their 0% balance transfer scheme taken advantage of. Again. It's disappointing I don't have the time to do something daft with it but I need a working car, and I can't see anything much better to replace this one with that wouldn't potentially cost me just as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bean Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 There is still time.... http://www.qednet.demon.co.uk/ then click on k-series and have a look around. How about 300bhp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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