jbg
10th July 2003, 04:47 AM
Greetings all,
I've always loved the looks and styling of the Lancia Scorpion/Monte and am actively looking for one to purchase. As with any car one searches for more power, and that is where my question lies. I believe the stock engine is a 1.8L 4 cylinder .. carb'd. Now I've read about 2.0L conversions, more compression, dual carbies, supercharger install, turbo install etc etc, all being good options. I presonally prefer the turbo as coming from a turbo 4 cylinder background can appreciate the power and civility that can be achieved. However, being in the USA sourcing Lancia engine parts from the local junkyards isn't too common, at least here in MD. Now, one could swap in say a Honda powerplant -- but the Italian feel is sadly gone. :( So, what about swapping in a larger displacement Italian engine?
Which leads me to my real question: Has anyone thought (I'm sure they have) of swapping in say a Alfa v6? Say something of the 2.5L or even the 3.0L flavor?
Physically, will the engine and transaxle fit?
Is the v6 + transaxle weight too great? Will it disrupt the Lancia's balance?
Is this a cooling nightmare?
Lastly, is this a crazy idea? I don't think so, I'm sure the sound of a 2.5L Alfa v6 at full tilt with 3 carbs or EFI with downdraft style throttles would have a heavenly sound in the back of that Lancia! Coupled with the power those engines make. And here in Maryland those engines/transaxles can be found, hooray! Thanks for reading this far.
I've always loved the looks and styling of the Lancia Scorpion/Monte and am actively looking for one to purchase. As with any car one searches for more power, and that is where my question lies. I believe the stock engine is a 1.8L 4 cylinder .. carb'd. Now I've read about 2.0L conversions, more compression, dual carbies, supercharger install, turbo install etc etc, all being good options. I presonally prefer the turbo as coming from a turbo 4 cylinder background can appreciate the power and civility that can be achieved. However, being in the USA sourcing Lancia engine parts from the local junkyards isn't too common, at least here in MD. Now, one could swap in say a Honda powerplant -- but the Italian feel is sadly gone. :( So, what about swapping in a larger displacement Italian engine?
Which leads me to my real question: Has anyone thought (I'm sure they have) of swapping in say a Alfa v6? Say something of the 2.5L or even the 3.0L flavor?
Physically, will the engine and transaxle fit?
Is the v6 + transaxle weight too great? Will it disrupt the Lancia's balance?
Is this a cooling nightmare?
Lastly, is this a crazy idea? I don't think so, I'm sure the sound of a 2.5L Alfa v6 at full tilt with 3 carbs or EFI with downdraft style throttles would have a heavenly sound in the back of that Lancia! Coupled with the power those engines make. And here in Maryland those engines/transaxles can be found, hooray! Thanks for reading this far.