[Spridgets] diesel engine swap

[brian S]

5.6 MILLION lb/ft of torque????

Drew,
me thinks you'll need the hardened axles and double bearing hubs.
Probably a limited slip diff too.
I'd talk to Paul A about a 5 speed conversion too,
don't think a ribcase could handle it.

;-))


Brian S.

Bugeyeracer under resto



> From: andrewpayne at intrex.net
> To: spridgets at autox.team.net
> Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:33:01 -0500
> Subject: [Spridgets] diesel engine swap
>
> I've been trying to keep my car from dieseling and have decided that if I
> can't beat'em, join'em.  Really, there is a lot to said for a diesel engine
> swap.  I've found the one I want to use and have included a link below. I
> know I will need some modifications, and the car will never handle as
> crisply, but the power is compelling.  Any suggestions?
>
>
>
> http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
>
>
>
> Drew
> ______________________________________

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