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4G63T in a 61 sunbeam alpine
- Thread starter jammont
- Start date
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Hey Guys
Just wanted to update you on my progress. fire up the car for the first time tonight and it runs....not to bad i might add. Will need to play with the airfuel mixture a bit and it should per like a kitten. All i have left to do is finish mounting the intercooler i ordered ( it is out of a reneault GT 5) mount the iat and blow off valve and get a drive shaft made to mate to the stock rear end. I have to design an exhaust system to.It has been pretty painless swap i must say. Has very good clearances for the steering as well. The only thing that took some time was designing the intake manifold (mostly reading on successful designs for the engine) and making it fit over the steering box and still clear the bonnet. wiring was pretty easy as i used the megasquirt 2 ECU and wiring harness. Here are some pics of what it looks like to date. Once the drive train is finished the it is time to finish the body. Can not wait to see how this baby goes. If anyone is looking to do a similar swap i would be mor than happy to answer any questions.
Regards
Jamie
Hey Guys
Just wanted to update you on my progress. fire up the car for the first time tonight and it runs....not to bad i might add. Will need to play with the airfuel mixture a bit and it should per like a kitten. All i have left to do is finish mounting the intercooler i ordered ( it is out of a reneault GT 5) mount the iat and blow off valve and get a drive shaft made to mate to the stock rear end. I have to design an exhaust system to.It has been pretty painless swap i must say. Has very good clearances for the steering as well. The only thing that took some time was designing the intake manifold (mostly reading on successful designs for the engine) and making it fit over the steering box and still clear the bonnet. wiring was pretty easy as i used the megasquirt 2 ECU and wiring harness. Here are some pics of what it looks like to date. Once the drive train is finished the it is time to finish the body. Can not wait to see how this baby goes. If anyone is looking to do a similar swap i would be mor than happy to answer any questions.
Regards
Jamie
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afssanders
Donation Time
Cool project. Can't wait for more pictures
H One-Twenty
Donation Time
Congrats on your great work Jamie. I'd love to see a write up on all you've had to do once it's finished. This motor might be the way to go for those wanting modern TC turbo power in their Alpine.
write up
Yes i will make sure i do a complete write up and parts list as well as take lots of photos for anyone who is interested in doing a swap like this. I have had to do alot of internet searching to find parts compatability and think that was the hardest part of this project. If anyone has any questions just ask.
Regards
Jamie
Yes i will make sure i do a complete write up and parts list as well as take lots of photos for anyone who is interested in doing a swap like this. I have had to do alot of internet searching to find parts compatability and think that was the hardest part of this project. If anyone has any questions just ask.
Regards
Jamie
4G63T in 61 series II
Hey Guys
Just giving an update, finished installing my fuel pressure regulator and adjusting the VE table on the megasquirt 2. It is running really nice. Installed a 3" exhaust system, had drive shaft made, rebuilt the entire braking system, installed new axle seals and 4 bolt hubs with hardened keys, installed hydraulic clutch slave and installed the renault intercooler in front of the radiator and installed the turbo piping. Not much room left in the engine bay once everything is packed in but the bonnet fits with nice clearance to the cam gears. Will take for a test drive out at the race track once the weather gets nicer and then on to the body work. Engine has great throttle response and cannot wait until i can take it for a run. Will keep you guys updated. Here are a couple of pictures.
Regards
Jamie
Hey Guys
Just giving an update, finished installing my fuel pressure regulator and adjusting the VE table on the megasquirt 2. It is running really nice. Installed a 3" exhaust system, had drive shaft made, rebuilt the entire braking system, installed new axle seals and 4 bolt hubs with hardened keys, installed hydraulic clutch slave and installed the renault intercooler in front of the radiator and installed the turbo piping. Not much room left in the engine bay once everything is packed in but the bonnet fits with nice clearance to the cam gears. Will take for a test drive out at the race track once the weather gets nicer and then on to the body work. Engine has great throttle response and cannot wait until i can take it for a run. Will keep you guys updated. Here are a couple of pictures.
Regards
Jamie
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Update on progress
I'm looking for a 4cly to put in my 64 series 4. Do you have any recient pictures? How's the installation going. DId you consider other engines? I was looking at a 20R toyota that a guy in England did. It fit pretty good. I saw this post and wanted to see how its going. WHat kind on Hp does your engine expect put out? Is the transmission fitting or lots of cutting?
Thanks in advance.
Rich
I'm looking for a 4cly to put in my 64 series 4. Do you have any recient pictures? How's the installation going. DId you consider other engines? I was looking at a 20R toyota that a guy in England did. It fit pretty good. I saw this post and wanted to see how its going. WHat kind on Hp does your engine expect put out? Is the transmission fitting or lots of cutting?
Thanks in advance.
Rich
4G63 in sunbeam
I can email you some finished engine pics. as for horsepower the engine i put in was rated at 210 hp, but i have a megasquirt engine management system and a couple other additions to the engine...as for fit it fit very nice. you will have to take out a piece of the crossmember and box it in for the oil filter assembly of the 4G63 to fit and use a filter relocation kit. As for the transmission the tunnel had to be widened by at least an inch on the drivers side..i did 2 on mine just to be safeand the shifter sits about 2 inches farther back from the original. Also you would have to build a custom intake manifold as the original is to big to fit. Also the engine i used has a small garret T25 turbo left in the stock configuration (faces backwards) for it to fit in the engine bay. I can give you a list of parts you would need to complete the swap. Email me at jamiemonteyne@sasktel.net if you have any other questions.
Jamie
I can email you some finished engine pics. as for horsepower the engine i put in was rated at 210 hp, but i have a megasquirt engine management system and a couple other additions to the engine...as for fit it fit very nice. you will have to take out a piece of the crossmember and box it in for the oil filter assembly of the 4G63 to fit and use a filter relocation kit. As for the transmission the tunnel had to be widened by at least an inch on the drivers side..i did 2 on mine just to be safeand the shifter sits about 2 inches farther back from the original. Also you would have to build a custom intake manifold as the original is to big to fit. Also the engine i used has a small garret T25 turbo left in the stock configuration (faces backwards) for it to fit in the engine bay. I can give you a list of parts you would need to complete the swap. Email me at jamiemonteyne@sasktel.net if you have any other questions.
Jamie
bodywork
Hey Guys
Just sprayed 2 coats of epoxy on the body last night....will be spraying a couple of coats of 2k urethane primer and then right to block sanding...should be painted by spring...here is a couple of photos..sorry for the quality as i have toi get my camera fixed.
Hey Guys
Just sprayed 2 coats of epoxy on the body last night....will be spraying a couple of coats of 2k urethane primer and then right to block sanding...should be painted by spring...here is a couple of photos..sorry for the quality as i have toi get my camera fixed.
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body work
Hey Guys
Wanted to post pics of my body work progress......just finished the first round of block sanding. Have to reprime and block again. Turned out better than i thought as i only have 3 low spots to fill. Will start blocking again this weekend. Car will be candy apple red.
Regards
Hey Guys
Wanted to post pics of my body work progress......just finished the first round of block sanding. Have to reprime and block again. Turned out better than i thought as i only have 3 low spots to fill. Will start blocking again this weekend. Car will be candy apple red.
Regards
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finally in paint
Hey Guys
Just wanted to update you on my progress. finished painting 4 days ago and wheeled it out of the shop for a bit. On to color sanding then start to put everything back together....very pleased with how it is turning out....cannot wait to give it a good run.
Regards
Jamie
Hey Guys
Just wanted to update you on my progress. finished painting 4 days ago and wheeled it out of the shop for a bit. On to color sanding then start to put everything back together....very pleased with how it is turning out....cannot wait to give it a good run.
Regards
Jamie
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Turbine wheels
yes they are....i had to trim the front valance a little for the steering in the front. They will need to have 1/4" spacers on the back due to the fact that the rear brake drum does not sit flat and you will need longer wheel studs in the back...they look great though.
yes they are....i had to trim the front valance a little for the steering in the front. They will need to have 1/4" spacers on the back due to the fact that the rear brake drum does not sit flat and you will need longer wheel studs in the back...they look great though.