09 Jan 2007, 21:02
If anyone's interested there's an Island twin turbo engine on the American ebay site for sale.
It's under the parts section.
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Island twin turbo
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09 Jan 2007, 21:02
If anyone's interested there's an Island twin turbo engine on the American ebay site for sale.
It's under the parts section. 8) 8) 8)
09 Jan 2007, 21:29
Very interested, but I think he wants serious amounts of money, and the engine needs a rebuild plus the shipping to the UK. Could be very costly but would make for an interesting car. Is there an island twin turbo in the Uk btw?
Chris
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09 Jan 2007, 23:08
As fare as I no there isn't a Island twin turbo in this country.
But I could be wrong.
10 Jan 2007, 00:44
You berk - you've been out in it. Rich's #2727 that is now a "proper" R25 turbo engine is an Island twin... and as far as we know, still the only one in the country.
The one on ebay US is Marc Levy's
10 Jan 2007, 02:47
hi
i was also interested in this, but a sod to transport. good for a project car with a dead engine. steve
10 Jan 2007, 18:23
I had thought of 2727,but I was sure it was wasn't an island.I thought it was just a conversion before you did your magic.
I was wrong.
11 Jan 2007, 22:28
As most probably know this engine did not meet it's reserve. Finished at just short of $2000/£950 ish. Dont know how much he was expecting for it. Still I would not have minded it myself! Just a shame it was in the States. Anyone got a good powerful engine going cheap :roll:
Chris.
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12 Jan 2007, 01:24
The twin turbo kit itself, when it was available, was in excess of $5000.
We have a Renault 2.5 turbo engine, flywheel and bellhousing for £600. You will need an ECU (£600 - aftermarket) and some custom work to make up exhaust pipework, bolt up a turbo and an intercooler is optional. Good for 200hp as standard, up to 250 (and over 300ft-lbs of torque) with a bar of boost and a decent intercooler or chargecooler. You do have a manual, don't you?!
12 Jan 2007, 10:43
Yep it is a manual, but I wasent looking at that amount of modification. Really I was looking at replacing the engine with as near stock as possible (thats why I thought of a volvo block) To clear some issues that I have got and get a bit more power,
Chris
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12 Jan 2007, 11:17
We've just inherited a spotless late crossbolted block with perfect liners and an oil pump housing that's like glass.
12 Jan 2007, 11:48
stunned_monkey Wrote:We've just inherited a spotless late crossbolted block with perfect liners and an oil pump housing that's like glass.Yes possibly like ur stage 2 but without the cost :oops: , showing my ignorance what's a crossbolted block differences exactly? Chris
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12 Jan 2007, 11:55
You could always get a "complete" volvo engine from a breakers yard with fuel injection and everything else on 8)
This would already have the higher compression pistons in and have all the matching distributor/ fuel injection etc. I don't know if they are rare but a Volvo 260 Estate should be a starting point to look. I am not sure if the later volvo 760 engine will fit but these are even fire engines. If you get an engine from a breakers yard you could strip it and examine it over and still drive the D until it comes to a weekend engine changeover. NickT.
12 Jan 2007, 20:49
yes I have tried that Nick, But would you believe how difficult it is to find and old Volvo 260 when your looking for one! I tried the large breakers on the A1 (thanks claire) But to no avail, If any one knows of one somewher I would appreciate the info
Thanks Chris
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12 Jan 2007, 21:50
What about the volvo owners club.
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