Alternative Engine's (V8) for the Excel

[257spring]

Hello again

After much serching, and adding things up etc, I've brought a second hand 907 engine,
Was going to go for the Jag v8, paint the car black & crome, but came to understand that mine
buget was never going to reach the level required for such an opperation.

So rather than have the car endlessly sitting in the drive awaiting funds, I've made the
practical choice.

But there's no carbbies, here's the question, do you need 40's or 45's on the 907 OR are
there things I need to look out for like don't buy the 40's with the H prefix etc.

This engine came out of a eclat 521, really nice looking car in blue.

regards all
Pete.

[yroll]

Hello again

After much serching, and adding things up etc, I've brought a second hand 907 engine,
Was going to go for the Jag v8, paint the car black & crome, but came to understand that mine
buget was never going to reach the level required for such an opperation.

So rather than have the car endlessly sitting in the drive awaiting funds, I've made the
practical choice.

But there's no carbbies, here's the question, do you need 40's or 45's on the 907 OR are
there things I need to look out for like don't buy the 40's with the H prefix etc.

This engine came out of a eclat 521, really nice looking car in blue.

regards all
Pete.

You can take your old carbs unless you've sold them. 40 or 45 is ok but lotus went for 45s on the later engines. so if you want original go for 45s otherwise take whatever you find, it doesn't make that much difference in everyday driving. However you might need to tune the carbs for the engine if you don't go for original!

[257spring]

Cheers Mate

I'll look around on e-bay see if there's a good deal going someplace, there's one other thing-
do I need to check anything before putting the engine in, thinking about the clutch, seeing
it's been in a shed for some time?

the 521 Eclat cool car, really good line's, interior's better than mine, plus crome!!

[257spring]

Ok not as interesting as the v8 conversion but who cares it's only a car.

must admit the 521 eclat looked good, sharp, small, fast, classic, nice.

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