Not sure this is the proper thread for it, but here goes: Curious how much a 246 crate motor runs for? Reason I ask is because I absolutely love the way it sounds, and have this unusual desire to one day stuff it into another lightweight car like a Lotus Exige or something. Or maybe a Caterham 7. The bigger issue probably relates to the challenges of integrating an old motor like that into a modern car. This isn't a realistic project in the near future....just some fantasizing while tucked away in the desert on post in the Middle East, haha.
@ Play Boy V12 Ali Al S will do that And if it's Buering, even worse! Not sure what you mean by "crate"? As in NOS? Or new production 2.4L? Best bet would be to probably find a 2.4 from a Fiat Dino, and move forward
You would have to really really love the sound of that particular engine to even consider the job. In the end it is a 40+ year old design that gets obliterated in HP/displacement by newer and much much cheaper engines. From a performance standpoint prepare to be disappointed. The biggest problem is that you are looking to buy an engine that has collector value because of the cars they go into rather than for what it is. 'Crate' motors essentially don't exist unless you find someone with an NOS motor lying around that will likely need a full re-build and you will pay a huge premium for the privilege. That said if you really want one of these engines as already stated re-build one out of a really beat up Fiat Dino (a car that the only value would be the engine) and you will be good to go. Assuming acquisition cost of the engine and a full re-build I would think you would be in a minimum of $20K to start.
Totally forgot about the Fiat Dino.....really good idea! May not sound as good as the Ferrari version but good enough.
The sound difference depends only on the exhaust system. The engine is technically identical. I appreciate your favour for the Dino engine but I'd like to see you using another engine for this project They're rare and we need them for our beautiful cars!
And being technically the same, the rebuild cost is exactly the same. I've had this thought before using a small formula chassis to at least show case the Dino motor. Would be cool, but cost of that motor is steep. you can look for the smaller displacement lighter aluminum block 2.0 liter Dino motor, but cost wise, about the same. Just another option. You could call Superformance in the UK looking for leads. Good luck!
