Engine Selection

[westfield]

Was wondering.. Am able to fit any import engine and register it? Or does it have to be out of a car that has been introduced to the states? Can i modify it in any way say turbo or supercharge it, aftermarket computer? Or can i do what i want just as long as it meets emissions.. Any feed back would be great..

[yellowss7]

Engine choice is wide open as long as it fits. You can bring engines into the US as Auto parts. Customs and the EPA are ok with it. However, you may be subject to your local state inspection regs. Tom

[rv-4mike]

Depends on the state. Some are easier than others. Suggest you check with other builders in your state.



Might want to ask the same question on the Factory Five Cobra builders forum (just say its a Cobra not a Seven). That forum has a LOT of builders and is very active. Bet you'll have 10 answers in 24 hours (and some of them might even be right). http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/biggrin5.gif

[manik]

Was wondering.. Am able to fit any import engine and register it? Or does it have to be out of a car that has been introduced to the states? Can i modify it in any way say turbo or supercharge it, aftermarket computer? Or can i do what i want just as long as it meets emissions.. Any feed back would be great..



Your best option is to get a Zetec or Duratec crate engine locally, and then purchase the 'proper' bits to run it in a N/S configuration. Pretty much everything needed can be supplied from the UK - throttle bodies, flywheel, ECU, lowline sump, etc. The former Dunnell Engines importer in the U.S. was able to get stock Zetec crate engines (i.e., no head work, no new cams) and bolt on the necessary bits to get a reliable 175HP out of the engine. Pretty impressive actually. I would, however, opt for the Duratec. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/images/emoticons/smile5.gif





tom

[scannon]

Was wondering.. Am able to fit any import engine and register it? Or does it have to be out of a car that has been introduced to the states? Can i modify it in any way say turbo or supercharge it, aftermarket computer? Or can i do what i want just as long as it meets emissions.. Any feed back would be great..

As stated above, it depends on your state's requirements. If you need to pass smog regs, you would be well off to chose an engine already certified for US use.



I bought a wrecked Miata, kept the engine and trans and sold off the rest to cover the cost of the purchase of the donor. I am turbocharging the engine. I chose Miata because I am already familiar with the engine, there is a large aftermarket of go fast parts and great technical backup from Flyin Miata. My buildup is here:



http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2175152



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[Al Navarro]

I think, starting from scratch, many folks would opt for the Duratec (over Zetec or Crossflow). Raceline UK makes a lot of the stuff to retrofit into our sorts of cars.

[manik]

Exactly.



Some of the Dunnell Engines specs for the Duratec:

http://www.dunnellengines.com/duratec_engines.htm







tm

[westfield]

well i have a toyota 4AG in it at the moment in australia.But not sure if i will get rid of it to get the car in the country as a chassis. Was thinking SR20 turbo or 13B turbo.