philip1971 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Got a 86 berlinetta mint, dvla say only 46 left in uk, hatch b, but one problem, its got no bloody engine in it or box.so im stuffed.so will any of u manta maniacs no if my idear will work.if I get a mk3 cav 1.8 transverse engine 8 v and turn it around to sit as a munual, will it fill work, wot modification s will I have to and gearbox and clutch modifications or will a gear box fit to it, or shud I source the rite engine.its doing my head in looking for one plus box, get that done and thats bank on the road.ps help.my head is hurting. Edited October 17, 2016 by philip1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 you will need a manta 1.8 gearbox and 1.8 sump expensive items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip1971 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Nock that idear on the head.any body got a egine Nock that on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1900SR Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 You could convert it to a 2.0 GT/E CIH engine and box, that'd be cheaper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip1971 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Can I put a 5 speed stand 2 l box in and engine , but wot wud need changing to fire her up wue I gave to change prop 1.8 to 2.o l and bac axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 prop and axel will be fine you will need a injection fuel tank and the engine bay loom ecu unless you can run it from a carb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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