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Calling 1800 5exi owners

28 Oct 2008, 3:06pm
I am looking to upgrade my 1600 K to an 1800 K or maybe a VVC, although I would like to see the benifits first. I live in the South East so any owners who live that area could you make your self known to me for a potential test drive.

I do appreciate there are other engine options, but I am quite happy with the K series, and I do not want to do any mods to the car as I do not have the kit too.

Thanks Steve
28 Oct 2008, 3:22pm
Also, not sure what is involved with the other Marlin choice, the Honda 1.6 VTEC, 160BHP. Engine mounts etc should be available from Marlin. Not sure about driveshafts etc.
28 Oct 2008, 5:47pm
Would a 1.8 k-series turbo from the Rover 75 fit?
28 Oct 2008, 6:28pm
Good shout John.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-2002-1-8-NUT-BREAKING-FOR-SPARES_W0QQitemZ400004476866QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item400004476866&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-75-BREAKING-FRONT-O-S-DOOR-GLASS-FRONT-RIGHT_W0QQitemZ300256004842QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300256004842&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-1998-bumper-door-breaking-parts-spares-lights_W0QQitemZ380074870022QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380074870022&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

A few to be looking over!
28 Oct 2008, 7:15pm
alackofspeed wrote:
Would a 1.8 k-series turbo from the Rover 75 fit?


Yes! same mounts! I discussed this option with Steve a long long time ago as this is an option that some k series elise owners have done for very little money

Craig
28 Oct 2008, 8:41pm
Thanks John, yes Craig and I did discuss this an early senior moment made me forget.

Steve
5 Nov 2008, 8:26pm
I may have a 1.8 Honda DOHC VTEC Engine/gearbox/ecu for sale if that is of any interest. It has a full service history and some extra mods for further power increases. I was going to have it fitted in my 5EXi but change of plans.

If interested please can you call me during the day on 07753 987028.

Cheers

Ken