WTB Early Europa with 4AG swap

[smashfactory]

I am located in Socal but will travel.

Best, Kendall

velojerome@gmail.com

Thanks!

[cal44]

4AG........is that a Toyota?.......is this a common swap?

mike

[smashfactory]

Not very common. I have experience with Toyota 4AG engines and have many spares.

[LotusJoe]

On the Yahoo forum there is a group buy going on for the adapter plate. (4AG to Renault Trans axle)

[smashfactory]

Thank you. I have joined the group!

[Grumblebuns]

Kendall,
I'm in the very early stages of my S2/4AGE conversion. Have the body removed from the frame and currently evaluating the condition of the frame. Have the John Pels adaptor plate and a Silvertop motor in standby ready for installation once the frame refurbishment is complete.

Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca

[smashfactory]

Nice. I have a BT20V in my AE86 (Corolla).

I plan on going with a 16V with carbs for this project. Nice to have the factory ITB's though!

Any build pics?

[Grumblebuns]

I'm still only in the beginning stages of the frame refurbishment. I'll send it out for sand blasting in late Feb, repair any damages after I get it back and get it powdercoated. If John Pels doesn't post any pictures of his adaptor plate, I'll post some here.

Joji Tokumoto
Fallbrook, Ca

[Grumblebuns]

Here is the picture of the Pels adaptor plate.

[smashfactory]

Thank you. Do you happen to have any pics installed?

[Grumblebuns]

No, this is the one going into my 4AGE project.

[lotocone]

I saw this car at Auto Europe in Birmingham, Michigan a few months ago in the service dept. and now I see it in their For Sale inventory.   I'm an Elan owner and sometimes I go to the shop just to see what Lotuses they are working on.   The mechanics are good guys who chat when they have time.  I don't know what work they did with this car, but I remember the 4AG engine - at least I think that's what it is.  Somebody stuck LOTUS letters in the cam cover as shown in one of the photos.  I'm located near their place,  so I could look at something if you have questions.   Bob

http://auto-europe-sales.ebizautos.com/plugin-detail.aspx?iid=11709965

[Grumblebuns]

WOW, someone did an outstanding job. That is one good looking S2. I especially love the rear section setup with the ability to flip up the rear for access to the engine compartment.

Joji Tokumoto
FAllbrook, CA

[lotocone]

Joji,  That's what I noticed first about the car when I saw it.  The rear section was tilted back for access to the engine area and that was a new one for me.  I wish I looked to see how the rear section was hinged.  Interesting car.

Bob

[andy harwood]

yes, that is impressive work! what twin cam engine is that?
andyh