Which V6 Donor

**strat24v** · 07-05-2014, 15:07

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** · 07-05-2014, 15:28

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

**tomsredstratos** · 07-05-2014, 16:47

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** · 07-05-2014, 16:57

Originally Posted by tomsredstratos

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** · 07-05-2014, 17:03

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.

**monoposto** · 08-05-2014, 01:14

Which Toyota are you planning for your LB? I was planning to go with the 2GRFE.

**ProtoTipo** · 08-05-2014, 08:52

The 2.5 156 has longer tubular stainless exhaust manifolds too. If you're on a budget?

**tomsredstratos** · 08-05-2014, 09:19

Always on a budget.....

**ProtoTipo** · 08-05-2014, 09:30

Originally Posted by tomsredstratos

Always on a budget.....

In that case, you can get away with retaining the 156 inter shaft, without the expense of aftermarket driveshafts.
By using LH 1500 X1/9 shafts (as strong as Beta shafts, if not a little stronger).

Or...

You won't be able to keep the Beta shafts, unless you do a mix and match with a 164 inter shaft.

**Bernard** · 08-05-2014, 09:20

Spoke to Ken at Stoneleigh and he was talking about the Ford / Jag Duratech engine............ I know that this would be sacrilege for some however there are loads of them around .....

don't know the technical side of the engine or the physical size but supply is ample