Best import motor for Pro-lite

FOA Prolite · Rehab Dropout...

Best import motor for Pro-lite

underdog · Powerhouse Poster

I have chosen an SR20 that I picked up from ebay for $250 with computer, there is one on ebay now with everything you need for$200 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Nissan-Pulsar-N14-SSS-Jap-Spec-SR20-2-0L-Engine_W0QQitemZ290135537879QQihZ019QQcategoryZ149117QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem.

My reasons were availability especially living in FNQ

Performance parts easy to come by

If I want to go to pro class, a turbo version is readily available.

I made my own adaptor plate and flywheel but Crofty or Trik will have one.

I'm a cheap (ass) budget racer so there are better performing engines but it suits me

Hope this helps

FOA Prolite · Rehab Dropout...

Thanks for that underdog i might have a look at that one on ebay

cobra 236 · Forum Junkie

i'm surprised that the nissan rb30 has'nt been mentioned as a prolite engine option,it may be only three litres but is quite powerful ,very reliable and is easy to obtain performance parts.the only problem i see with it is that it could be a bit long for most buggies.

buzzard · Forum Addict

241 what gearbox do/will you run ?

Chris

Trekka273 · sponsor

I think if you could get one, and afford one, one of the engines as used in the new Toyota Aurion would be an excellent choice. 3.5 litres, 200Kw standard with all of the pollution stuff on it, etc would mean that you would easily gain some more when it was all removed.

The only problem with these engines would be finding one and also paying for it.

boss truck · Rehab Dropout...

l saw 2 Mitsubishi 3.0 24 valve long undressed crate motors for Triton, Pajero ect on ebay does anyone know what they would be like for pro-lite.

-- Edited by boss truck at 09:01, 2007-07-09

Wolf · Rehab Dropout...

Someone told me they got quoted 16k for an Aurion crate motor.

Jones loves his 3.3 subi engine. good torque, light, low centre of grav. Worth a look I reckon. There are a few B32 hondas getting around. Revvy engines that sound great. There's also the various camry engines for the budget concious. Those things are like rocks, they're everywhere.

RB30 is a cast block isnt it? I thought they were pretty heavy?

*edit* Oh and with the mitsu engine, try www.wikipedia.org and see if you can find its stats. If no joy there try www.ask.com to search forums.

-- Edited by Wolf at 11:01, 2007-07-09

buzzard · Forum Addict

C32A or C35A Honda V6.3.2 or 3.5 litre V6. Excellent choice for prolite as they are close/on the capacity limit. Can also be turbocharged and run in Pro class.

Current Pro class users

Joh Towers
Terry Rose
Michael Napier

Current Prolite users

Phill Page
Yakko Kylma
Dave Catsicus (Sold)
Ian Hill
Tony Felhaber.

Cheap,light,powerful,reliable.

Chris

Wolf · Rehab Dropout...

you prefer the 3.2 dont ya? if so, why?

buzzard · Forum Addict

Shorter stroke 84mm vs 91mm and no balance shaft.Cylinder head is a slightly better design.

Also generally cheaper but slightly older. C32A production ran from 91-95 in the Legend and for a few more years in the TL. C35A production 96-04 in the RL.Both of the engines were used in australian delivered cars so there is full parts support from Honda.

Tony Felhaber ran 8th outright to Finke with the 3.5 then suffered a gearbox failure crossing the line an was a DNS for the return leg. Yakko Kylma ran 10th outright. These engines are straight from the importers.

We like them.Your mileage may vary.

Chris

FOA Prolite · Rehab Dropout...

Buzzard i will be running a 930 porsche box, i have found an all alloy nissan vq30 does anyone know much about them?

jones off road · Rehab Dropout...

Yes Wolf, I do love my scoobie engine so far...but it is not light, it weighs 168kg race ready, opposed to 182kg for the lexus 1UZ. And it's a big engine to fit to most cars!
Also the reason I chose this engine was the max torque at 4800rpm and hp at 6000rpm, (although I now use 7400rpm limit) which would suit my 3 speed auto transaxle.
The honda would be great for a light buggy with a manual close ratio box. Max hp 7200rpm! I have been told the bottom ends are weak...buzzard may elaborate!
I like the idea of the VQ30, where do you get them? I thought they were mostly turbos?
Bob Strawbridge & other southerners seem to like the mitsu's...I cant see any reason why not, except the cast iron blocks. (they go great in road cars)

buzzard · Forum Addict

I dont know who told you the bottom ends are weak. We have only had one failure which was traced to a faulty oil cooler.

VQ30 should be fine, and well suited to the 930 porsche box.

Chris

FOA Prolite · Rehab Dropout...

I,m going to pay for the VQ30 tomorrow, they want $850 for it does that sound about right for that type of motor.

buzzard · Forum Addict

Sounds like a good price. What ecu will you run ?

Chris

jump1 · Rehab Dropout...

i run a vq30 in a class one back a few years and they are good motor but just make sure you can get parts for it as we had problems getting them.

Cheers

FOA Prolite · Rehab Dropout...

We are looking at running a link computer, can you suggest anything else in the same sort of price range $1500-

-- Edited by Offroad 241 at 19:20, 2007-07-10

Renegade · Forum Addict

Offroad 241 wrote:

We are looking at running a link computer, can you suggest anything else in the same sort of price range $1500-

-- Edited by Offroad 241 at 19:20, 2007-07-10

How about Haltech.

http://www.haltech.com.au/e8.htm

Or the cheaper version

http://www.haltech.com.au/e6x.htm

Wolf · Rehab Dropout...

I'd suggest EMS 8860, or even the stinger if you're not fussed about sequential firing and want to save a few bucks. 8860 is around 1500ish and they've put plenty of them into offroad cars.

Good service too, really helpfull guys. http://www.enginemanagementsystem.com/

Talk to Crofty - he's an ecu guru though he's mainly motec. He'll steer you the right way.

We're running EMS and I think Azteck is too. 432 used to and I think Jones did as well before they both spent some extra pennies and went motec.

*edit* fyi, just did a quick ebay search. New stinger for 1030, 8860 for 1495. includes software and loom. might be worth a look at?

-- Edited by Wolf at 11:04, 2007-07-11

Wolf · Rehab Dropout...

OR241 - did you decide on an ECU?

FOA Prolite · Rehab Dropout...

Still not 100% sure, but an Autronic seems like the way we will go.