V6

[Guest macca]

I have seen several ford v6 engines for sale (both in and out of cars) but all of them seem to have a front diff included.

Is this in the sump or on the side?

Can it be removed?

Are there sumps available with out the diff?

How easy are these to fit?

Does anyone have any pics of an installation?

 

Cheers

[Guest Alan_builder]

Were the cars Sierra 4x4?

Look at the V6 Cosworth Granies for a donor, much better.

 

I my RH

[BigLee]

Hi Macca - Ive got a non 4x4 in mine. Engine is coming out - hopefully by next week so could take some photos if you like.

[geoff shep]

A prop shaft runs forward from the gearbox to the front axle. (Remember the engine in the sierra sits on the front sub frame). The front diff is offset on the right side of the engine but the left halfshaft runs through the sump. You could seal up the holes or use a std rwd sump. Got some photos somewhere but can't access them at work. Maybe later.

[Guest macca]

Hi Macca - Ive got a non 4x4 in mine. Engine is coming out - hopefully by next week so could take some photos if you like.

That looks ike a squeeze and a challenge to fit in!!!!

Mind you I like a challenge

 

Photo's much appreciated

 

Cheers

[geoff shep]

This is the general layout and this is the 4wd sump which you would want to replace.

[BigLee]

Some pictures as requested on my website just before I drag the engine out.

 

I may do this tomorrow? or next weekend

 

Gallery 3 from my website

 

Cheers

 

Lee

[Guest Guy]

V6's with manual gearbox are hard to come by, the 2.8 XR4i RWD with manual gearbox is what you want. I couldn't find one so I got a 2.4 but I can go up to any 2.8 using the gearbox and sump. Remember that the type 9 V6 gearbox is different from the Pinto 4 cylinder one.

[steve in stockport]

dont forget that you can also get the v6 in 3 litre and 2.8 injection capris and granadas

think nearly all the capris were manual and rear wheel drive as well

 

steve

[Guest macca]

Thanks all.

 

I'll get the SVA out of the way then probably change my mind and get a bike engine

 

No... ill keep an eye out for one with a manual box.

[BigLee]

If you are going to do it - try and get a 2.9i Granada Scorpio with Cosworth heads. The engine mountings and Gearbox is the same and the BHP is up from 150-160 to over 200.

 

You will have some more problems electronically as you will have Lambda sensors to install and an ECU, but may be worth it.

 

I know that's the route I'll probably end up going if I blow this lump up, although you can tune these standard v6's to over 600 bhp apparently!!!!. Don't know how long they would last though.

 

There must be a few of these still kicking around

 

See here- ebay link

[Guest elwe]

If I had a 6 cylinder limit I would go for the Cosworth lump from the Granada. But why not a Rover V8?

 

In one block you can start at 3.9 and go to 5.5 litres, the fitting and tuning parts are readily available, the engines are readiy available and you can't beat that sound. A 3.9 is going to be over 200BHP with a decent carb/EFI system and the bigger version will go over 500BHP relatively easily. Just look what TVR have done with it.

[Guest docter fox]

but at what cost?

 

just out of interest, how much is it for the basic conversion?

[Guest macca]

If I had a 6 cylinder limit I would go for the Cosworth lump from the Granada. But why not a Rover V8?

 

In one block you can start at 3.9 and go to 5.5 litres, the fitting and tuning parts are readily available, the engines are readiy available and you can't beat that sound. A 3.9 is going to be over 200BHP with a decent carb/EFI system and the bigger version will go over 500BHP relatively easily. Just look what TVR have done with it.

another thought ...... I might get shot down in flames but what about the straight 6 frm BMW??? Is it too long? I dont mind having a go at chassis mods to fit things in. Just check my web page to see that!!!!!! (random selection of faces )

[BigLee]

Macca - I think you will find the BM straight 6 will be a bit tall.

 

I was considering it from an old 3.5 seven series I had as the engine was a belter, but tape measure proved a bit difficult.