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safehands
08-07-2013, 16:16
With getting tire into my car one if my main goals this year I plan on restoring shell then addressing the engine.
My last car was a standard c1j which I loved but just wouldn't stop worrying about.
Couldn't help it. Just worried about something going wrong when our driving.
I know that's a bit negative but it's something inevitable for me :)
I see the engine sections on the forum but I am none the wiser to where they come from and which is in essence more reliable and "easy" to slot into a 5
B18ftMOJO5
08-07-2013, 17:09
With getting tire into my car one if my main goals this year I plan on restoring shell then addressing the engine.
My last car was a standard c1j which I loved but just wouldn't stop worrying about.
Couldn't help it. Just worried about something going wrong when our driving.
I know that's a bit negative but it's something inevitable for me :)
I see the engine sections on the forum but I am none the wiser to where they come from and which is in essence more reliable and "easy" to slot into a 5

Lol im not mechanically minded. The b18ft engine has been mostly painfree drving. Ive only change oil twice in 6 months. Used as my daily and have been up and down motorways without any issues. Great car start on the buttonevery morning.
safehands
08-07-2013, 17:49
That b18 engine is from a Volvo? My friend had the old 480. Was great old thing. Are these hard to come by?
Nottswoody
08-07-2013, 19:02
That b18 engine is from a Volvo? My friend had the old 480. Was great old thing. Are these hard to come by?

Will let you know in a couple of weeks as the b18 is my next project.. I know mike@gttubospares has one complete.
B18ftMOJO5
08-07-2013, 19:57
That b18 engine is from a Volvo? My friend had the old 480. Was great old thing. Are these hard to come by?

About £ 150 on ebay and specialist breakers.
safehands
08-07-2013, 20:07
150...sounds good. I'm assuming the c1j standard gearbox won't meet this?
B18ftMOJO5
08-07-2013, 20:39
150...sounds good. I'm assuming the c1j standard gearbox won't meet this?

Im using my original monaco/gtx 1.7 box.
SCHWARTZ
08-07-2013, 20:55
Its basicly an f series engine use jb3 box and same mounts just need to drill the front one or source a Monaco or gtx mount.
Woznaldo
08-07-2013, 23:33
Its basicly an f series engine use jb3 box and same mounts just need to drill the front one or source a Monaco or gtx mount.

If you can't find one for the above models, there was also the GTE (1.7 non-turbo GTT) available in Europe. ;)
safehands
09-07-2013, 11:43
im very swayed towards a different/ more reliable engine for the 5.although it makes me feel like its not a 5 then lol