Duratec V6 in an Esprit

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Postby mettersl » Thu Dec 14, 2006 10:54 pm

Isn't an Audi S4 4 wheel drive? so I'm not sure what you'll do with the (now forward facing) propshaft!!
Could make an intertesting accessory next two the gear change!
I think the Duratech makes sense- light, compact and if you get one from an X type sport- 3 litres, 250 bhp, no lag and very quiet (useful as the firewall on an alpine is not well soundproofed) and relaible. Sounds great at high revs too.
Now the twin turbo from a Nobel would be even more intertesting.....
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Postby David Gentleman » Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:38 pm

Audi A4 transaxle....

Even easier, buy it upgraded from Mamba and you can get a Duratec flywheel and bellhousing adaptor to go with it.. :lol:

http://www.mambamotorsport.co.uk/compon ... ansax.html
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Postby simonsays74 » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:02 am

David Gentleman wrote:Audi A4 transaxle....

Even easier, buy it upgraded from Mamba and you can get a Duratec flywheel and bellhousing adaptor to go with it.. :lol:

http://www.mambamotorsport.co.uk/compon ... ansax.html


:lol: see, now you are starting to talk about it..............

..........few more days and it will be ' that audi engine is not a bad idea' :wink:
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Postby Stunned Monkey » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:15 am

Don't Noble use that basic engine........?
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Postby David Gentleman » Fri Dec 15, 2006 12:28 am

Yes, but not very good in Noble form. Prone for eating pistons and valve bounce on standard engines...
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