Which V6 Donor

[tomsredstratos]

Hi,

Its about time but im planning to upgrade my car to a V6 in the near future.
Most of you have been down this road and I believe used 164 engines that seem to be getting more scarce.

My question is can the 156 V6 engine be used?
All V6 models?
Some more suitable than others?
Best to have whole car to make sure all immobiliser etc is removed.
Did a 156 have a six speed box?

A quick web search comes up with lots of V6 156's for sale as running cars quite cheaply. Like this one V6 24v http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...#photo-content

Any information greatly appreciated.

Tom.

[tomsredstratos]

Or this http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-m...ual/1059427521

[strat24v]

If you're not chasing big power then the 2.5 is a good choice, plenty of go, all the right noises and stacks of them available.

[ironman523]

Hi Tom,
I have an Engine/Gearbox 2.5 VGC recent cambelt/waterpump which will probably be for sale,comes together with everything you will need, Removed myself from a very good 156 for my Listerbell build, I have decided to go down the Toyota engine route so am not going to use this. Would save you messing about with the complete car. I have promised Craig at Listerbell first refusal but if he doesn't need it then it's for sale. PM me if your interested.
Rob

[ProtoTipo]

If you're not chasing big power then the 2.5 is a good choice, plenty of go, all the right noises and stacks of them available.

Don't they have the second lightest stock flywheel too John? 'First being the GTA?

[tomsredstratos]

Hi,

So I take it from this the 156 is ok as a donor.
I not after big power just a finding the tuned Beta hard work on long motorway drives. Beta lump has done me well,about 12000 miles in all.

Ironman523-PM sent.

Tom

[ProtoTipo]

Hi,

So I take it from this the 156 is ok as a donor.

Tom

Absolutely Tom, and 24 valves will give it further tuning potential, if you ever feel like it.

[strat24v]

Thinking man's choice Tom, just shy of 190 bhp with all the gubbins attached so jjunking sitcom, power steering etc and having a free flowing exhaust should see it nearer 200bhp. Brian McKay has one in his cf replica.

[strat24v]

Don't they have the second lightest stock flywheel too John? 'First being the GTA?

Think that's correct. I always thought a 2.5 with 3.0 liners and pistons would be interesting, well over square 2.8

[Allora#2]

Hi Tom,
i am not sure if an 24V will fit in an Allora?

i have the 12V in my Allora and to the bulkhead are only 2 cm
and also to the rear frame are only 2 cm space! look pic:
please take the measurements from an 12V and 24V engine.
And it's necessary to but it lower in the engine bay!
otherwise the rear clam did not close! it lies on the inlet manifold!

Enzo