These cars are just wonderful.
Jose
......yeah....they're ok...
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These cars are just wonderful.
Jose
Hi Guys,
I have good news for the guys that have been waiting for their kits. They have been shipped yesterday and the tracking numbers are the following:
MARSHALL LYNCH 1Z7830300348351958
TREVOR KLITTEN 1Z7830300346952124
RUSSELL GORDON 1Z7830300347661339
DAVID JURK 1Z7830300348765369
LARRY GURLEY 1Z7830300346395941
I have been having trouble with the fabricaror not fabricating them for some reason, then getting the orders all confused. They now have said that they are going to make ten sets ahead of time, so that when I order one, it can be shipped immediately. I sincerely apologize for the delays. Hopefully, everything will run smoother from now on.
Those who were missing parts the last time, your parts should be, either already on their way to you, or will be soon.
Jose
Jim D. just ordered what I believe to be his second conversion kit!
Hi Yenko,
I think the guy that put the S2000 in his Alpine chose the wrong engine, because Jim beat one of those with his V6 Alpine; and that was before he had the proper rear gears in it. The guy just chose the wrong Alpine. The V6 Ford is simply the easiest engine to put into your Alpine. I didn´t plan it that way; it just worked out that the two are just made, one for the other. I recommend building the baddest V6 you can afford, because if you do, you will not miss the V8.
Thanks for sending your e-mail address. Will send the instructions.
Jose
Hey guys, new member here. Just checkin out what you guys have to say about F20C (S2000) conversions. I'm putting one in my '66 Minx backed by the 6sp from the same and a 3.73 D44 with trac-lok.
Though I have no argument against the ford V6 swap (it's a proven winner), I do want to point out one thing regarding the quoted post: When you say a V6 Alpine beat an S2000 I believe that may be very true. However, an S2000 weighs ~1/3 more than the Alpine (Alpine ~2130, S2000 ~2800 - I'm sure you guys will correct me if the Alpine weight is not 100% correct, it's what I came up with on a quick google).
The real question if you want to compare apples to apples is how would a V6 Alpine do against a F20C Alpine in a drag race and AX? Sure there are many other factors such as mods, tuning, and the rest of the cars' set-up. Just food for thought. I realize the V6 is probably more bang for the buck (considering the cost of the F20C) and far less work, but just because someone says they beat an S2000 with one is not the end of the story for the F20C
What do these Ford V6's weight and put out for power? Another Google found this: "Ford Cologne 2.0-2.8 V6 380lbs."
Thank you.Welcome to the forum, F - F.
Thanks. Still workin away. I'll get there one dayI saw a website showing your build progress a while back, very nice work.
Most V6 Alpines weigh in at 2,400 lbs. The S2000 should make a nice conversion subject. The Alpine does weigh considerably less than the S2000, so would be at an advantage. The original thought was that the V6 Alpine will outperform cars that cost a lot more. For the money invested, it is hard to beat. I would love to see how well your car runs. Would be fun to race it against Jim´s Vader. I don´t know if Jim would be willing to flog his Alpine, but would be fun if he would. Will you have your car done by the time the Invasion rolls around next year? I would love to see it.
The 2.8 V6 isn´t the only good engine for converting into the Alpine, but is the easiest and cheapest one to install.
Jose
A guy in my MG club has the whole S2000 set up in an MGB/GT. Scary fast. How are you handling the instrument panel part? He had to transfer it all to the B/GT.
According to Edmonds: "Debuting in 2000, the Honda S2000 started life with a 2.0-liter inline-4 that redlined at 9,000 rpm. With 240 hp, it put out more horsepower per liter than any other naturally aspirated engine on the planet."
so i now this is an old post but i was wondering if you can still get these kits? i read about a guy here in provo utah that "spent long hours on the phone with joe while he talked him through the v6 conversion. i am also in utah and am hoping for the same generousity. any way. i heard joe retired but if ther is any way to do this now i would love to hear it. thanks