engine swaps

[hudsonhenry]

Hi all, just a thought I know its not about engine swaps but we are talking about BIVA if we cut holes in the front valance for cooling the radiator. What is the position when fitting a sun roof either glass, steel or fabric roll back.  There are stacks of do it yourself kits instructing cutting large holes in the roof, which is a structural member, does this mean all of these intallations will require BIVA inspections? I a will be fitting a sunroof in the near future should I be concerned.

Ralph

That's a good point, I will see if I can find out, the problem with holes in the front is that any significant hole would reduce the strength in an important (and type approved) impact area. Structure could be put back in but this needs to be done correctly and inspected, hence BIVA.

[Pete126]

Hi Ralph, you can phone there enquiry line. Always better to get it from the horses mouth

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10012976

[roobeh]

what about a 998cc micra engine? they're bulletproof in reliability, and a 3pot so they might fit in the back of a 126 (i'm not too experienced in these matters)

[thepuddlejumper]

I have been in touch with Tomasz of TRS Racing and he can supply an adaptor plate to fit the cc and sc sporting engines to a 126 box, the cost including postage is 93 euro.

Ralph

[mic]

Any chance you could tell us there contact details please :d

[Dom]

Hi all, just a thought I know its not about engine swaps but we are talking about BIVA if we cut holes in the front valance for cooling the radiator. What is the position when fitting a sun roof either glass, steel or fabric roll back.  There are stacks of do it yourself kits instructing cutting large holes in the roof, which is a structural member, does this mean all of these intallations will require BIVA inspections? I a will be fitting a sunroof in the near future should I be concerned.

Ralph

That's a good point, I will see if I can find out, the problem with holes in the front is that any significant hole would reduce the strength in an important (and type approved) impact area. Structure could be put back in but this needs to be done correctly and inspected, hence BIVA.

Not sure what engine this is running, but the cooler mounted on the front doesn't look too secure!

[thepuddlejumper]

mic,

I will contact Tomasz to confirm it's OK to post his email here.  I think he did post it on this site some time ago.

Ralph

[thepuddlejumper]

mic, Tomasz Ceipal of TRS can be contacted at email address below


[email protected]

If you have problems contactin him let me know.

Ralph

[mic]

Thanks will do

[roefel]

http://allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=733351112