Flip Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Thought I'd start a Friday chat - as I'm bored at work. So, as per the title , are there any kit cars out there that are made for the MkIV TT engine? I'm sure I saw an ebay thing that looked a bit like a koeessonnegaaa with one in, but I can't remember? I love the Soop and its engine, just wondered if there was another playtoy out there I could move the engine into if the unthinkable happened, or if I found myself with a few quid in my pocket and fancied something different. I'd like a Caterfield style thingy - but EVERYONE has them :o) Thoughts please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 there was a ford sierra - spellin?? on ebay ages ago with a tt engine in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 That S2000 was a good example and the Pug 205? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hasn't someone done that Mini conversion with the TT lump in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 A BMW too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I'm not aware of any Kit Cars in the UK with one. Generally they're a bit expensive for those guys, and if they have got the cash (and room in the engine bay) they're more likely to go for a nice V8 instead. I'm not sure how tall the 2JZ is, but I suspect it wouldn't fit in a sevenesque car, especially with all pipework etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 My fathers YKC Romero can apparently take a Supra and a Skyline engine. His one was actually featured in an old kit car magazine (Before he bought it, I have the Magazine somewhere) and it says it was designed to be able to take both those engines. I will try to dig it out and find the article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hasn't someone done that Mini conversion with the TT lump in it? Was it in a trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Don't want a BMW, Sierra, mini thing - I'd want something more outlandish than the Supra - interested in your one Jim-Supra. Another reason I can't have a mini is my friend has one... that is destined to become Hayabusa engined at some point (stopped by finances!) I see what you are saying Pete, didn't think of that. The one I think I saw on ebay was a midengined jobbie wossit, not sure on the costing though, as I guess that means custom short prop shaft or a different gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Also I dont think anyone makes a conversion plate for a transaxle gearbox so that will limit the amout of kit cars it could go in. Your basicly looking at FRW drice cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsy Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 That Pug 205 was a crazy example - wonder if it's finished yet! I've often wondered whether you could get Supra TT engine in an Escort Cosworth shell somehow. Totally pointless but could be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Originally Posted by Sheefa Hasn't someone done that Mini conversion with the TT lump in it?Was it in a trailer? I've seen a v8 in a mini. It was a mini pick-up and the engine was in the back driving the rear wheels through a Renault transaxle. Went like the clappers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 There was a Mini at the ice rink running a toyota MR2 engine, it kep popping wheelies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I cant remember Jake/Michael. I'll try and do some digging after I've done some work, but I'm positive I have seen one as a TT convert If you can fit 2 Mondeo V6 engines in a Fiesta (front and rear) it must be easy to fit one lump in a mini! Came across this whilst looking - how LOVELY is that! http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/44763-mkiv-supra-tt-mac-mini-custom-dash-custom-boot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Came across this whilst looking - how LOVELY is that! http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/44763-mkiv-supra-tt-mac-mini-custom-dash-custom-boot.html how the hell does a supra dash look sh*t and look like its from the 80's???wtf does look nice tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 how the hell does a supra dash look sh*t and look like its from the 80's???wtf does look nice tho I thought that at first, but then I realised I'm just thinking, that's a cool digital dash unit. The rest of the dash looks cheap, and the Mac mini mounting just looks like he's just removed the glove box lid and plonked it in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I cant remember Jake/Michael. I'll try and do some digging after I've done some work, but I'm positive I have seen one as a TT convert If you can fit 2 Mondeo V6 engines in a Fiesta (front and rear) it must be easy to fit one lump in a mini! Came across this whilst looking - how LOVELY is that! http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/44763-mkiv-supra-tt-mac-mini-custom-dash-custom-boot.html Some nice kit in there... had a look around one of the suppliers sites, thought this looked pretty cool http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=220/category_id=232/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd220.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Some nice kit in there... had a look around one of the suppliers sites, thought this looked pretty cool http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=220/category_id=232/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd220.htm Yeah pretty cool. Speaking of pretty cool, I want one of these... http://www.stackltd.com/steeringdash.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I cant remember Jake/Michael. I'll try and do some digging after I've done some work, but I'm positive I have seen one as a TT convert If you can fit 2 Mondeo V6 engines in a Fiesta (front and rear) it must be easy to fit one lump in a mini! Came across this whilst looking - how LOVELY is that! http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/44763-mkiv-supra-tt-mac-mini-custom-dash-custom-boot.html Jay's motor, whatever happened to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Was he a member of this Forum then? Does look like a lovely motor and a lot of prep work has gone in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yeah pretty cool. Speaking of pretty cool, I want one of these... http://www.stackltd.com/steeringdash.html Do you get a flashing red light on the front of the car ala Knight Rider? That wheel is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I 'think' CW runs one of those or similar stacks in his Zeus - looks quality! Bloody expensive no doubt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Was he a member of this Forum then? Does look like a lovely motor and a lot of prep work has gone in there. Yeah, long time ago thou. He finished his car and then sort of vanished. The only TRD 3000 I know of here iirc. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?u=932 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 The 2JZ is a bloody heavy engine to have mounted in a mid-engined car, and it has a high CoG compared to a pushrod SBC. Be nice to see a 2JZ in more applications though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 The 2JZ is a bloody heavy engine to have mounted in a mid-engined car fully agree, i have looked at kit cars and the cast iron lump (as tough as it is) would probably not be the ideal choice for a kit car, the power delivery on something weighing less than 1000kg would be "interesting" as well, i think the back end would be rather "lively" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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