Well it's not officially a "project" yet since it's still a driver, but the factory 4-banger is on it's last legs. I think you will all agree that a 60V6 is the perfect fit for this car. It's a 1966 Sunbeam (Hillman) Minx. It currently has a Rootes 1725 and Borg Warner auto front/rear config. The car weighs 2100 lb. Here are a couple pics:
I was initially looking at the 3.6 and 6-speed manual from a CTS (how fun would that be?), but it seems the 3.6 may be too big a can-o-worms. There are a few at local yards so if someone convinces me to go for it I will...
That said, I am now looking for recommendations for this project since I know very little about the 60V6 family. I do have fab skills so making tranny crossmembers, engine mounts, exhaust is not a problem. Here's what I want:
So what do you say?
I was initially looking at the 3.6 and 6-speed manual from a CTS (how fun would that be?), but it seems the 3.6 may be too big a can-o-worms. There are a few at local yards so if someone convinces me to go for it I will...
That said, I am now looking for recommendations for this project since I know very little about the 60V6 family. I do have fab skills so making tranny crossmembers, engine mounts, exhaust is not a problem. Here's what I want:
- Lightweight
- 185 HP minimum
- DOHC would be cool, but I'm OK with pushrods too
- Ease of install
- Complete project budget of ~$3000
- I'm ok with doing a little mix/matching but prefer not to build from scratch
- No Turbos (keep it simple) ...maybe later
So what do you say?
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