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    V6 engine questions!

    I have a 1971 SIIA SWB pick up Landy with the Rover V8 which is LPG converted, so far so good, free road tax, about £75 p.a. for insurance (on my collectors policy) and parts are pretty cheap, not sure the original Landy 4WD would handle the Audi V8:unsure: but it'd be fun trying! Now it's...
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    V6 engine questions!

    If I went the V8 route I think my eyeballs would be on stalks the whole time:ohmy:, those cars also have the benefits of modern aerodynamics and electronics, I think I'd be in a whole world of trouble So I think the V6 is likely to be plenty enough fun! It's a good way of creating a car that...
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    V6 engine questions!

    In case you are interested I just checked the kerb weight and the S2 Europa weighs in at about 700kg and had 96bhp, should be an interesting conversion. Cheers, SF
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    V6 engine questions!

    Yup, that's the same guy from the Lotus Esprit Forum I use (I have a S1), my mistake I thought it was the V6 he used! I've seen the finished car, looks good I obviously wasn't paying too close attention to the actual engine! The Europa engine bay is a little more cramped than the Esprit but...
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    V6 engine questions!

    Thank you, It'd be great to hear what you find out re. 2) & 3), I'll be looking out for a 30v donor then:icon_thumright: And the recipient will be a .............. 1970 Lotus Europa S2, I've seen this engine and gearbox transplanted into an Esprit (I think is was an S2 or S3, certainly a...
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    V6 engine questions!

    Hi all, I own an A8 and am a great fan of the Audi drive train, to the extent that I'm looking into using the V6 2WD engine and gearbox as a swap into another car I have ............. :yum: So, I was hoping some of you guys could help with a bit of initial information re. the V6...
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    Hello all

    Hi all, Just saying hello, recently bought an ageing A8 but what fantastic value for money! Always admired the Audi drive train and am hatching a plan that involves an Audi engine transplant ........ so I'll be needing some advice:happy: Cheers, SF