Limeysore Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member.I have the opportunity to acquire a recently rebuilt Lotus 912 twin cam motor mated to a Toyota W58 5 speed box. Just wondering if anyone has a used 912 in a B and what kind of challenges such a transplant might present. Edited June 18, 2021 by Limeysore Added pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 It's like putting an XE in an Escort, yes it's a good fit and great engine but omg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Pounsett Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I have no idea but I think you should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) If it fits do it, not too sure by the SA version, i think had a slant! Try this link! http://vauxpedianet.uk2sitebuilder.com/vauxhall-u-car---aka-chevrolet-chevair-ascona-in-south-africa At least a months worth of reading, scroll down, each blue text line is a link, within a link, great collection of history! http://vauxpedianet.uk2sitebuilder.com/vauxhall-u-car---cavalier-mk1 Edited June 18, 2021 by ®evo03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Barrett Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Got a feeling it may have a clearance issue on the head side, only one way to find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 That would be only concern too, that n/S inner wing may be a challenge for you, worth a shot though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlf444w Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 If they fit in a chevette they should fit a bit easier in a manta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, rlf444w said: If they fit in a chevette they should fit a bit easier in a manta I was thinking exactly the same: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Many years ago l fitted a 2.3 engine out of a Bedford van ,into a 1976 manta (Preg) the only problem l was the exhaust manifold, so made one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 3 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Many years ago l fitted a 2.3 engine out of a Bedford van ,into a 1976 manta (Preg) the only problem l was the exhaust manifold, so made one The lotus is essentially the same lump, as that 2.3 slant engine was the original engine Lotus worked from or rather development started from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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