Amazon modern engine options !!

Jimini · Dec 12th, 2007, 19:29

Hi, Ive been offered a rather ratty Amazon and like the idea of replacing the engine with a more modern unit, preferably diesel,
I would prefer to take a whole rear drive engine and gearbox from a single donor vehicle so there was no messing with adapter plates etc.
Ive been considering a ford sierra/p100 setup, with type 9 box which is old enough technology but good power and economy (ideal for running on bio oil).

Id like to hear your sugestions of engines and pros and cons.

Sorry if this upsets the purists but the origninal engine is not an option.

thanks jim

gus222 · Dec 12th, 2007, 20:40

Mate of mine once 'popped'? a Sierra diesel 2ltr/box in an estate with not much cutting involved as far as I remember. Never be afraid to cut up a perfectly good car unless it's the last one left, ever! Do like to play devil's advocate when it comes to car purists.

davebslater(uk) · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:13

i think youll find there isnt so many purists on here . if it is a good one i wouldnt devalue it by putting a diesel in it . if its to keep you on the road cheaply , i say go for it .

the d24 six probably wouldnt fit , but you might find it would fit on the volvo gearbox (m46) , and cure some installation probs , i also think the sierra diesel is crap .

jezza5986 · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:17

Go on, stick a V8 in it. You know you want to

Clan · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:18

well i'd go for the Modern D5 and 960 6 cylinder manual gearbox no question about it .... same weight as your unit and will use half the fuel and double your performance :-)
Yes the ford unit is a serious backward step ...

JIM C · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:21

Rover V8 conversions are common in sweden.

Jimini · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:28

Thanks for the quick replies, idealy it needs to be a daily driver. A V8 would be ace but not an option really.
jim

davebslater(uk) · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:31

a pepped up b20 would be fine ! does it really have to be diesel ?

Jimini · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:39

I would prefer diesel, so i can run it on oils and bios, the orig engine is shot, and i like the idea of having a go at fitting a diesel.
jim

JIM C · Dec 12th, 2007, 21:42

I remember reading someplace about someone fitting A VW TDI unit to an Amazon. I think he was Dutch.

Dec 12th, 2007, 19:29	#1
Jimini New Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2007 12:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall	Amazon modern engine options !! Hi, Ive been offered a rather ratty Amazon and like the idea of replacing the engine with a more modern unit, preferably diesel, I would prefer to take a whole rear drive engine and gearbox from a single donor vehicle so there was no messing with adapter plates etc. Ive been considering a ford sierra/p100 setup, with type 9 box which is old enough technology but good power and economy (ideal for running on bio oil). Id like to hear your sugestions of engines and pros and cons. Sorry if this upsets the purists but the origninal engine is not an option. thanks jim

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:13	#3
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	i think youll find there isnt so many purists on here . if it is a good one i wouldnt devalue it by putting a diesel in it . if its to keep you on the road cheaply , i say go for it . the d24 six probably wouldnt fit , but you might find it would fit on the volvo gearbox (m46) , and cure some installation probs , i also think the sierra diesel is crap . __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:18	#5
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:01 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	well i'd go for the Modern D5 and 960 6 cylinder manual gearbox no question about it .... same weight as your unit and will use half the fuel and double your performance :-) Yes the ford unit is a serious backward step ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:21	#6
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Rover V8 conversions are common in sweden. __________________

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:31	#8
davebslater(uk) redbollock guru Last Online: Jun 30th, 2016 23:54 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: lincoln	a pepped up b20 would be fine ! does it really have to be diesel ? __________________ www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk

Dec 12th, 2007, 20:40	#2
gus222 New Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2021 16:02 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: glasgow	Mate of mine once 'popped'? a Sierra diesel 2ltr/box in an estate with not much cutting involved as far as I remember. Never be afraid to cut up a perfectly good car unless it's the last one left, ever! Do like to play devil's advocate when it comes to car purists.

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:17	#4
jezza5986 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2012 16:02 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leeds	Go on, stick a V8 in it. You know you want to

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:28	#7
Jimini New Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2007 12:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall	Thanks for the quick replies, idealy it needs to be a daily driver. A V8 would be ace but not an option really. jim

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:39	#9
Jimini New Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2007 12:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall	I would prefer diesel, so i can run it on oils and bios, the orig engine is shot, and i like the idea of having a go at fitting a diesel. jim

Dec 12th, 2007, 21:42	#10
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I remember reading someplace about someone fitting A VW TDI unit to an Amazon. I think he was Dutch. __________________

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