Technical Engine replacement?

[coyle]

Just out of interest, has anyone ever done an engine replacement in there stilo?
whether it be a small engined stilo replaced with a larger stilo engine...

or another engine from a different car altogether?

im not considering doing this at the moment, just wondered if it had been done realy..

and any examples, links, threads, pics etc would be interesting.

 

[Dogspods]

You scare me a little when you post questions like this!

 

[jostheboss]

What sort of engine would you want to go for?

 

[sixpotman]

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h62/sootyridesagain/LC%200063G/H150FFLatMimms-Underbonnet.jpg

Only Kidding

 

[coyle]

You scare me a little when you post questions like this!

:devil:

 

[coyle]

What sort of engine would you want to go for?

nuttin fancy.. 2.4 abarth is first choice.. as i know it fits etc..

but maybe 2.0turbo from a coupe or something.. whatever realy.
my mate at the garage asked if i'd let him put a big engine in it lol, just wanted to know what would be the recommended engine to use?

 

[Greggers]

It'll be cheaper just to buy an Abarth and move your bits and pieces to it...

 

[coyle]

i want somethin different..could u get a 3litre?

 

[muppet42]

Well, my mate with the Pug is going to get a 106GTi engine to replace his 1.1 at some point. A mate of his has done 6 or 7 of them and does them for mate's rates, which is basically beer and snacks. All he'll have to do is source the donor car from the scrappy or the classifieds. Standard going rate for non-mate's rates was quoted at £750, but think that'd be rather variable depending on where you go.

I'd certainly be intrigued by a Stilo with a 20v Turbo Coupe engine, could get a rather healthy HP figure with that. Thing is though, with an engine conversion, why not go for another Italian engine like perhaps one from an Alfa? I think one of the 4-cylinder one's would be best, though you could always go mental and fit a 3.2 250hp engine from a GTA

Or, if you truly wanted a first...you could always take the engine and running gear from a Lancia Integrale Evo, though I think that would be stretching the boundaries of common sense somewhat

Thing is though, I haven't personally seen any Stilo engine conversions done, so there may not be an easy point of reference for the actual conversion or how easy/costly it may be for ANY engine to be put in. However, that doesn't mean to say it can't be done.

 

[adamcot]

i want somethin different..could u get a 3litre?

I think you would have serious problems with integrating the cars electronics with a different engine. Would cost more than the car is worth I think. Why not just buy a new car??

 

[platty599]

There was a link i was sent a few months back that showed a guy who, okay had not done an engine swap but had fitted a Turbo to his 1.2 and it went like the fethin stink!

 

[dan-the-man]

Buying a new car is boring

Was gonna say the alfa 3.2 v6

 

[coyotes_uk]

Was gonna say the alfa 3.2 v6

Now that is a fine engine! :worship:

 

[dan-the-man]

I can't see why it shouldn't fit with a few major modifications, it fits into the 147. Would be a major learning curve though

 

[Greggers]

I can't see why it shouldn't fit with a few major modifications, it fits into the 147. Would be a major learning curve though

It might fit and it'll look good... but it won't run without breaking the bank

 

[jostheboss]

Why not do a rwd Stilo? Put the 2.0T from the Coupe in the boot, and have yourself a fun car! Would be a lot of work though. You could put the 1.4 engine in the coupe to use as your every day car!!!

 

[muppet42]

Why not do a rwd Stilo? Put the 2.0T from the Coupe in the boot, and have yourself a fun car! Would be a lot of work though. You could put the 1.4 engine in the coupe to use as your every day car!!!

Or why not leave the 1.4 in there to turn the front wheels? Would make for an interesting and rather unbalanced 4wd set up

 

[Dogspods]

Why not do a rwd Stilo? Put the 2.0T from the Coupe in the boot, and have yourself a fun car! Would be a lot of work though. You could put the 1.4 engine in the coupe to use as your every day car!!!

Or why not leave the 1.4 in there to turn the front wheels? Would make for an interesting and rather unbalanced 4wd set up

Helloooo! Can anyone here me? ....this is reality calling!

 

[Argonought]

Helloooo! Can anyone here me? ....this is reality calling!

Best thing is dream about it

...that way you can dream about paying the insurance too !

 

[dan-the-man]

Insurance company would just laugh and put the phone down