B18 ep/fp ???? - Page 2

Clan · Oct 3rd, 2008, 21:58

ref C ..
did you read my post above?

GTMaster · Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:27

You think i got one of these mistakenly batched engines? Well, it could be possible, that would explain it. I wasn't sure what the difference was between the two engines. Now i know, cos i've seen other 1.7l 460's without the Lambda Sond badge on the front grill, meaning they would be the ones with EP engines.
Anyway....

GTMaster · Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:29

Which ones were the original B18E engines? The 1.7l in the 300 series was a Renault engine too, or are you referring to the turbocharged ones (though i think that's the B18FT engine.)

Clan · Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:33

yes if you have a catalytic converter and lambda probe there were quite a few ! i would say the actual engine is the same the different label Fp just means the external parts mentioned above .

Clan · Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:37

The B18E was fitted in 480 and 440 up to 1989 a great engine 115 bhp and double barrell throttle it went really well before emissions came into the factor , having said that, it was a clean engine ..

GTMaster · Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:45

The carbie version then? I thought they were weaker, rated around 87HP.

Clan · Oct 4th, 2008, 08:10

No the B18Kp ( carb ) was not fitted to 480 The B18E was the first injection engine fitted to the 480 in 1986 and 440 from 1988 it was the nicest to drive injection engine , very willing and powerful only 5 bhp less than the B20F 2 litre . A well tuned smaller engine is always more exciting to drive than a larger less tuned one .. and more efficient .

GTMaster · Oct 4th, 2008, 11:51

You're right there. I'd rather have a smaller cc turbocharged engine than a big engine up front. The B20 engines go real well, lot's of torque at low rpm, but in a 480 i'd definetly go with the 1.7l turbo

Baffler · Oct 4th, 2008, 20:50

I had the B18E engine in my first '88 480 ES and it was a lovely motor to drive. The B18EP was in my last '91 480 ES and it was almost as quick as my previous '90 480 Turbo. I recon the EP engine is specific for towing...?

Oct 3rd, 2008, 21:58	#11
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	ref C .. did you read my post above? __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:33	#14
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	yes if you have a catalytic converter and lambda probe there were quite a few ! i would say the actual engine is the same the different label Fp just means the external parts mentioned above . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:37	#15
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The B18E was fitted in 480 and 440 up to 1989 a great engine 115 bhp and double barrell throttle it went really well before emissions came into the factor , having said that, it was a clean engine .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:45	#16
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	The carbie version then? I thought they were weaker, rated around 87HP. Last edited by GTMaster; Oct 3rd, 2008 at 22:48.

Oct 4th, 2008, 08:10	#17
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	No the B18Kp ( carb ) was not fitted to 480 The B18E was the first injection engine fitted to the 480 in 1986 and 440 from 1988 it was the nicest to drive injection engine , very willing and powerful only 5 bhp less than the B20F 2 litre . A well tuned smaller engine is always more exciting to drive than a larger less tuned one .. and more efficient . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:27	#12
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	You think i got one of these mistakenly batched engines? Well, it could be possible, that would explain it. I wasn't sure what the difference was between the two engines. Now i know, cos i've seen other 1.7l 460's without the Lambda Sond badge on the front grill, meaning they would be the ones with EP engines. Anyway....

Oct 3rd, 2008, 22:29	#13
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	Which ones were the original B18E engines? The 1.7l in the 300 series was a Renault engine too, or are you referring to the turbocharged ones (though i think that's the B18FT engine.)

Oct 4th, 2008, 11:51	#18
GTMaster Senior Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2016 22:32 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne	You're right there. I'd rather have a smaller cc turbocharged engine than a big engine up front. The B20 engines go real well, lot's of torque at low rpm, but in a 480 i'd definetly go with the 1.7l turbo

Oct 4th, 2008, 20:50	#19
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:18 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	I had the B18E engine in my first '88 480 ES and it was a lovely motor to drive. The B18EP was in my last '91 480 ES and it was almost as quick as my previous '90 480 Turbo. I recon the EP engine is specific for towing...? __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

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