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Fiat 126 Chat => Tuning & Customising 126 Models => Topic started by: markie on February 11, 2009, 09:07:29 PM

Title: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: markie on February 11, 2009, 09:07:29 PM
Her is the Q.  I have an X/19 sitting outside rusting away.  The more I look at it the more I think that the 1.5 cc engine gearbox and running gear will shoehorn into the space that houses a normal 650 aircooled.  Has anyone tried it ???  Also got a great 4 pot Ansa exhaust with it, but have not had it running.  :P
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: 1973/126 on February 11, 2009, 10:46:35 PM
 It has crossed my mind before. Would be interesting to know if anyone has ever tried it... :)
 
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: K666STW on February 11, 2009, 10:53:45 PM
I know I'm a noob to the 126 world but surely if a V8 can be fitted into a 126 then a 4CYL can be put in. Well providing your handy with a cutting torch and at welding?
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: MaLi on February 12, 2009, 04:52:05 PM
Her is the Q.  I have an X/19 sitting outside rusting away.  The more I look at it the more I think that the 1.5 cc engine gearbox and running gear will shoehorn into the space that houses a normal 650 aircooled.  Has anyone tried it ???  Also got a great 4 pot Ansa exhaust with it, but have not had it running.  :P

It only depends how much of your car you want to cut out :P

If you're thinking of fitting it longitudinaly and bolting it to the standard gearbox you will need to modify the rear bonnet (?) - the engine is too long to fit in standard engine bay. On the plus side, you will probably be able to do wheeles  8) 
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: markie on February 12, 2009, 05:48:33 PM
I was going to reply but I'm so tired at the mo I think I'm just gonna take a Kip zzzZZZZzzzzz
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: goombas on February 12, 2009, 07:34:15 PM
go for it ! when a corrado g60 or alfa romeo 1.7 can be fitted you surly make it
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: Tomasz on February 13, 2009, 12:56:28 AM
I was thinking a mk1 mr2 engine might be cool but it would take up lots of room and might be too wide.  The other thing i was wondering about was one of those little capuccino engines which are 600and something cc but product a lot of power for their size.  They are fwd though.
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: MaLi on February 13, 2009, 10:54:05 AM
I was thinking a mk1 mr2 engine might be cool but it would take up lots of room and might be too wide.  The other thing i was wondering about was one of those little capuccino engines which are 600and something cc but product a lot of power for their size.  They are fwd though.

Are you sure?  http://www.suzuki-cappuccino.com/a_information/a_cappuccino/tech_spec.php

 :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: 1973/126 on February 13, 2009, 02:02:59 PM
 What about a Tatra V8? Air cooled, rear wheel drive...has anyone done that? Well the only thing is the size of the engine... :)
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: stuey on February 14, 2009, 02:23:42 PM
Mr2 is a fair bit wider than a standard 126 but the bolt pattern is 4x100 so you could retain fiat wheels with wobble bolts.. an easier solution mich be a smart car rear clip its not much wider than a 126 (about 3 inches)but you would need to adapt sone fiat wheels to the hus as they are 3 spoke....
Title: Re: 126/X/19 heart transplant?
Post by: Tomasz on February 15, 2009, 09:00:35 PM
ahh rwd!! thanks mali.
All of these things are beyond my skills anyway, but i think i can do the fire engine with the bits from trs.  I suppose its not hugely different though.  I can weld now so thats a start!