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Re: 907 Engine
« Reply #1 on: Monday,February 19, 2018, 12:12:06 PM »
I did think of trying as the engines seem relatively cheap, but I think they are significantly longer, so the cam belt etc at the front would hit the bulkhead.

Plus getting a suitable gearbox to fit would be a "challenge".

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Re: 907 Engine
« Reply #2 on: Monday,February 19, 2018, 01:04:24 PM »
Plus it is a "slant" design. Just wondered if anyone tried it and if it would fit. 2 liter 16 valve and all Lotus too, but you are right, probably more trouble than it's worth.
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Re: 907 Engine
« Reply #3 on: Monday,February 19, 2018, 02:06:08 PM »
There was a really nice Yellow one out england with the 907 posted on here somewhere.
here it is:
http://www.lotuseuropa.org/LotusForum/index.php?topic=1634.msg14828#msg14828
1974 Europa Special
1969 Europa S2
1970 Lotus Elan +2
1978 Austin Mini - 1275, big brakes
1991 Ford Explorer - Lifted on 33s, custom lift and radius arms
2005 Chrysler 300C - chipped, lowered 22s
2011 Cadillac Escalade - Stage 3 cam, Headers, CAI, 2,600 stall converter

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Re: 907 Engine
« Reply #4 on: Monday,February 19, 2018, 02:40:15 PM »
I saw that car at Silverstone, it was superb.

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Re: 907 Engine
« Reply #5 on: Monday,February 19, 2018, 02:49:45 PM »
Wow, that is a beauty! Lengthened by 4 inches someone said. Unavoidable with that engine/trans-axle combo I suppose. Still a real stunner.
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