skoda rapid- what engine will fit?

hi folks,
i've got a skoda rapid that i would like to make a sleeper.
i was just wondering if anybody had any suggestions as to what engine to use

its rear engine longitudinally mounted with a 1.3 (giving a massive 58bhp) at the mo

 

sure thare is loads on the web about skoda transplants, i think the block may be fiat twin cam... so lancia thema turbo might be nice

 

i've seen a bit about the alfa boxer flat four being used, and also rx7. maybe renault 5 gt turbo or mg metro. i suppose its a case of measuring up and scratching heads?

 

or just buying a nice car for about 2k instead, thus saving loads of work and effort

 

that would make an awesome sleeper just think you get a huge lump sitting at the lights on the 1/4 you take off with the front up in the air lol

 

I was going to say Alfa Boxer as well... Nice light engine - low centre of gravity too.

1700 8v on Twin Carbs is the one to go for I reckon.

 

think i read about one in practical performance car with scooby power.

 

didnt even know this car existed should be a nice little project!

 

PAAH! where's the fun in that. I'd rather have a crappy looking battleship grey sleeper(no flash paint job) with 200-300 bhp sat over the back wheels.

 

know of any knocking about?
what alfa is this engine in?

theres some nice ones on http://www.skodarapid.com
check out
paul wyatts--- 0-60 under 6.5
ivan vellas--- alfa powered


would an audi fit- it's longditudinal ?

 

in that case, import all the scooby flat 4/beetle trans kit from the states with a remap it should be 300bhp, but the rest of the car will fall apart and it'll cost loads

just buy a remapped Fiat Coupe for 2.5k man

 

Is this a car enthusiast website or not??

Fiat coupe.. honestly..

 

A guy up the street from me (about 12 years ago) had one with a 911 engine transplant. Wasn`t exactly a sleeper since it was bright orange with black stripes, but had a similar effect when people laughed at it...just before he blew their doors off!

 

I could never fathom why folk modify a car than go and paint it in a stupid lairy colour. Subtlety = class in my eyes. (not that i'm saying a Skoda Rapide is class you understand)

 

check out ivan vellas or paul wyatts on http://wwwskodarapid.com

picked up an alfa boxer engine with twin twin webbers for mine

 

Sounds like a great idea to me!

Try asking on here for advice on fitting the Alfa engine:
http://retrorides.proboards86.com/

There will be a few people on that forum who'll know all about it! I know there was a Mazda rotary powered one on there a while back too.

 

Could always go the Bike Engine route...............

 

yeah from looking ont interweb and advice offered i think these have been used

subaru
rx7
alfa 1.7 boxer
maybe mk2 16v kr
skoda 1.3 (tweeked to around 120bhp)
metro turbo

i neeed to rip the engine out and take some measurements with a view to make up some engine mounts for the alfa. i'd like to avoid chopping the skoda so i could retrofit the original engine if i wanted to.

first on the list is springs, stereo and body though.
if i ever get off my **** and do it i'll try to photo it all.

 

would that confuse me?
apart from engine swap and small stuff like cambelt and head gasket change i havent done too much mechanical stuff

would it be fast?

 

probably too heavy for a bike engine, ideally you need a 500-700kg car, unless you turbo it