G40/CL Rolling Shell

[AlexG40]

No, I would go with a forged G-Lader boosted lump and then turbo it after if I can find one.

[Justin14100]

hold on, where is the engine for this?

[AlexG40]

hold on, where is the engine for this?

Broken.

[dub-disaster]

could you not do what andy said and stick a turbo AAV in there that will give you 160-70 bhp and then when youve got the cash swap the bottom end out to a 1341cc forged one if thats what you want, at least that way youll have all the turbo parts already plus it means you wont have to sell/break your car real shame to break it as its a nice motor

[G4O LP]

Ahh ok then I still cant help I am going to have a eaton charged forged lump with a BVH for sale soon.

[cheys03]

I've got an engine crane you're welcome to borrow if you need it Alex? I'm just outside Loughborough.

[AlexG40]

Cheers dude. I've got all the kit. Pop over for a cuppa and a chat though by all means!

[confusionhunter]

hey dude..... how broken is the engine? spill the beans! ( or link to what ever Ive missed!).
Sopud like youd spend more time effort and money trying to get the car sold or split than if you sorted an engine....?

[PeteG40]

the crank pulley shat itself and the bottom end humped the top end.  so essentially a full full rebuild.

[AlexG40]

Yep. It basically shagged itself. Including the end of the crank. Repairable but I wouldn't have had confidence in it personally. Lump itself is sold.

I'll put and engine in it if I can do it with the money I've got and not compromise. I don't like to piss about and I only really want to do the actual engine once. How it gets it's boost is less important but I want plenty of power (190) and without the engine being over stressed. 1341 T is ideal. I'm not an expert though and although I put my car together myself I've got very little idea how to source everything and from experience I know that's when costs start to spiral. Which I don't want. If I'm not careful I'll have a £20k Polo.

[dub-disaster]

Did my 1341 turbo conversion for about 2.5-3k I think £700 for turbo bits, 1k short motor the rest on a map and little bits. I say AAV it as per the new handy guide then build a 1341 as funds. Allow

[confusionhunter]

wow, never heard of a crank pulley going pop before... unlucky or what!

[Jezza-7]

How much would you want for just the shell/roll cage and any bits so it will roll? Like suspension etc. Dont need wheels. Possibly gauges.

Thinking of a project car you see with a g60 engine.

[AlexG40]

wow, never heard of a crank pulley going pop before... unlucky or what!

Yep, pretty unlucky. You've no idea how close I came to changing the bolt when I did the engine as well. But figured as it didn't need to come of I wouldn't touch it. Just goes to show.


I think I've pretty much decided to keep the car now and fit/build a 1341 Turbo. I love the idea of a Westfield or similar but I would like to build one with my son and he's not old enough yet, plus the thought of it going without ever really having had the power to match the looks I think would leave me regretting not doing it.

Thanks to everyone who's shown interest in the car, apologies for messing anyone about. 

Someone lock this shit before I change my mind again.. 

[SamG40]

Locking it now so you can't! Good luck with it Alex.