flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 My dad has one of these... He says I can have it as he never gets time to enjoy it anymore, but its only got a 1.3 engine with webber carbs... So, I was thinking, seeing as its already RWD how about putting one of these in it? Just pondering over the idea at the moment... I know theres a lot of people on here capable of doing something like this, so whats your views/opinions and what problems do you think I'll have if I go ahead with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 It it fits, then why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 "2JZ-GE powered marlin Roaster?" If it'll do meat & spuds then I'll be well impressed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Will it fit? If it does..... you'll scare yourself sh!tless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Will it fit? If it does..... you'll scare yourself sh!tless!! Not 100% sure yet, the marlin is still covered up on the drive (been there for a couple of years) so I'll have to have a proper look. And yes, It'll be a monster My friend said why not the TT engine... I told him the TT engine scares me in the supra that weighs 3 or 4 times as much as this lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 They take V8's and it looks like it has plenty of lenth so id say a Na supe lump would fit. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/405592.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks for that Jamie I'm going outside to uncover it and have a closer look at things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 "2JZ-GE powered marlin Roaster?" If it'll do meat & spuds then I'll be well impressed...... Just right for a sunday dinner then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 will make an interesting build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 It it fits, then why not? Weight? Somehow, a 2JZ-GE (or anything with a turbo) just seems to be the wrong sort of engine for that sort of car. They take V8s and it looks like it has plenty of length so I'd say a NA Supe lump would fit. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/405592.htmThat's a Sportster. Different car, based on BMW running gear IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 "2JZ-GE powered marlin Roaster?" If it'll do meat & spuds then I'll be well impressed...... Just right for a sunday dinner then only just clicked on, doh! I meant roaDster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Weight? Somehow, a 2JZ-GE (or anything with a turbo) just seems to be the wrong sort of engine for that sort of car. That's a Sportster. Different car, based on BMW running gear IIRC. 2JZ-GE is non turbo, circa 230bhp seems about right for this sort of car imo. And the sportster is slightly different yes, but based on the same chassis I think. Anyway, just had a closer look, plenty of room for the engine and transmission. No doubt there will be problems with certain things, but thats what makes building something like this interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 My mates dad has one of these with a 2.8i V6 ford engine. There seems to be quite a lot of room in the engine bay, but a big heavy 2JZ might not be the best choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 A lot of these have Ford and Rover engines in them. I don't do ford or rover so I've told my dad the only engine I'm prepared to try and fit into it is the supra Its worth a shot, I can't see it costing a lot (under £1k ?) Whats the cost of a N/A engine these days from a wrecked supra? Maybe a couple of hundred + wiring loom, ecu and other bits and bobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 if your gona do it, you got to go stock TT! it would be a beast and the TT would make up for the wight of the 2JZ engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 if your gona do it, you got to go stock TT! it would be a beast and the TT would make up for the wight of the 2JZ engine lol, no way. Theres no weight to the back of the car so I think it would just spin the wheels and be really twitchy. N/A power is enough for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I think you'll ruin the car to be honest, the 2JZ is far too heavy for a car like that. It'll be so nose heavy it will upset the handling lots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I think you'll ruin the car to be honest, the 2JZ is far too heavy for a car like that. It'll be so nose heavy it will upset the handling lots But its just too slow with the 1.3 in at the moment There's loads of guys that have put the big Rover V8's in these, surely that will weigh more than a 2JZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 do it mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbob Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 The rover v8 is all aluminium mate I think a lot lighter than you would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Weight? Somehow, a 2JZ-GE (or anything with a turbo) just seems to be the wrong sort of engine for that sort of car. Yes, it would be a bit weighty. Still, it's a Marlin - they're only built by old people that like to pootle around in cars that remind them of their youth aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADL Mark Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yup, Rover V8 is all ally and weighs less than a 2.0 Ford Pinto engine, that's why they're so popular. The 2JZ is an iron block and bloody heavy at that. You don't need silly power in a car like that, although I'd agree that a 1.3 is a bit underpowered. Something like a Toyota 4A-GE or 4A-GZE (1.6 or 1.6 supercharged) is a great engine and very popular in kit cars. Raw Engineering do loads of kits for them and some fantastic upgrades. You can easily get 150bhp out of the N/A engine and in a car that probably only weighs about 6-700Kg that will make for a great little tool. The supercharged ones will make 200bhp if you want, but they're a bit harder and more expensive to source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 N/A peripheral ported rotary engine. Bullet proof, light, compact, runs on 2 star, and goes like hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 N/A peripheral ported rotary engine. Bullet proof, light, compact, runs on 2 star, and goes like hell. and costs how much Mr Wilson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 rotary engine A rotary engine?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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