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Lotus Europa Forums => Garage => Topic started by: surfguitar58 on Monday,February 19, 2018, 11:58:33 AM

Title: 907 Engine
Post by: surfguitar58 on Monday,February 19, 2018, 11:58:33 AM

Has anyone ever tried to shoehorn a 907 engine into a Europa? Here's one on eBay. Comes with a basket case Elite for $1274.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Lotus-Other-503/232667255399?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D47301%26meid%3D3b474f72bfa1440297f1077a4c81aa5b%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D152909780981%26itm%3D232667255399&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

Tom

Title: Re: 907 Engine
Post by: 4129R 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".

Title: Re: 907 Engine
Post by: surfguitar58 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.
t

Title: Re: 907 Engine
Post by: Rosco5000 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

Title: Re: 907 Engine
Post by: Gmg31 on Monday,February 19, 2018, 02:40:15 PM

I saw that car at Silverstone, it was superb.

Title: Re: 907 Engine
Post by: surfguitar58 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.
Tom