Would be great too shove these engines into a 75/ZT

[Lordy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s8ydSTj7bo

Click the video and you'll see what I mean. ;)
That would be a great engine conversion project. :D

[stevestrat]

Neighbours would love you!

[Lordy]

Neighbours would love you!

They should even Richard happens to be our local bobby. :eek::duh:
next door ex police man. :duh:

[stevestrat]

Back in the good 'ole days of the Yamaha RD350LC, mate of mine had one with a set of race exhausts on. He had to shove it to the end of his road before starting it when he was on an early shift!

[Lordy]

Back in the good 'ole days of the Yamaha RD350LC, mate of mine had one with a set of race exhausts on. He had to shove it to the end of his road before starting it when he was on an early shift!

Know the feeling when I drive my ford Probe I've got too set of straight away and very gentle revs, once I'm up the road which is very busy ui have too put my foot down as some looneys do over a ton on that road.


if I'm back early just before I get too the tuning too our bungalow I switch the engine off and coast it back too the drive way and park it. :D

https://vimeo.com/224753342

https://vimeo.com/235287244

make a bit of a racket. :D

[keithst24]

Know the feeling when I drive my ford Probe I've got too set of straight away and very gentle revs, once I'm up the road which is very busy ui have too put my foot down as some looneys do over a ton on that road.


if I'm back early just before I get too the tuning too our bungalow I switch the engine off and coast it back too the drive way and park it. :D

https://vimeo.com/224753342

https://vimeo.com/235287244

make a bit of a racket. :D

That sounds lush......and you have made my day ..... with the UTD top :bowdown:

[Lordy]

That sounds lush......and you have made my day ..... with the UTD top :bowdown:

Cheers Keith she sounds mean.

DE-cat along with the stainless headers as well for good measure and a nice little remap too get her going. :D

Oh yes my beloved Manchester united, we had some knocks in the past but we will get there and start winning more often. :D

[keithst24]

I would love to be in the second video in this :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-FORD-SIERRA-3-0-XR6-UK-REGISTERED-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION/332415686306?hash=item4d6584d6a2:g:twEAAOSwbVNZ5IN X
or this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1972-FORD-CAPRI-MK1-2-9-RS-recreation-race-car-re-creation/222685508777?hash=item33d91734a9:g:f~0AAOSwNw5ZgfW 8

[stevestrat]

One of the loudest cars I ever heard was a workmate had a full rally spec Lancia Delta Integrale. I mean FULL rally spec, stripped, roll cage, race seats with 5 point harnesses, tuned, timing gear on the dash etc. He had a legal exhaust for MOT purposes. You could hear him coming miles away.

[Lordy]

I would love to be in the second video in this :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-FORD-SIERRA-3-0-XR6-UK-REGISTERED-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION/332415686306?hash=item4d6584d6a2:g:twEAAOSwbVNZ5IN X
or this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1972-FORD-CAPRI-MK1-2-9-RS-recreation-race-car-re-creation/222685508777?hash=item33d91734a9:g:f~0AAOSwNw5ZgfW 8

Now your talking serious business . :drool4::drool4::drool4::drool4:

I've been to a few Ford meets in fact got pictures of that day if you want too have a look. :D
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=273722

Here you go all the snaps and my beloved ford probe GT V6. :cool:

[Lordy]

One of the loudest cars I ever heard was a workmate had a full rally spec Lancia Delta Integrale. I mean FULL rally spec, stripped, roll cage, race seats with 5 point harnesses, tuned, timing gear on the dash etc. He had a legal exhaust for MOT purposes. You could hear him coming miles away.

They sound amazing, During the Group B races you could see of the crowed covering there ears as its that bloomin loud. :eek:

Saw a youtube video of it, Very impressive piece of kit. :cool:

Loudest car I've heard too date was a Ford Escort Cosworth and that car had some serious money spent on her, the owner was at the ford meet in Anglesey Roger his name was and he travels too every show and racing events.

He is a bit of a how can I say it, up his own a,ss a bit, but he's okay just the car and the attention gets too his head a bit.

[stevestrat]

Davie (guy with the Lancia) was a bit of a nut with cars. Another he had was a Civic, tuned and lowered. Idiot managed to roll it!

[Lordy]

Davie (guy with the Lancia) was a bit of a nut with cars. Another he had was a Civic, tuned and lowered. Idiot managed to roll it!

Oh shi,t not good. :duh:

How the hell did he mange too roll it?

Those Honda's not a fan of Japanese imports, but these things stick too the road like glue. :eek:

[Lordy]

Kieth if you see this If you enjoyed the North Wales meet pics then you'll enjoy these once that I took. ;)

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...259844&page=12

[keithst24]

Link not working mate

[Lordy]

Link not working mate

Hold on be right back I'll sort it.

I'm back. :D

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=259844

Page 12 all the shots I took on the day, plenty of beautiful motors there, Rover/MG Ford Triumph you name it. :cool:

[stevestrat]

How the hell did he mange too roll it? A question he was asked many times but couldn't answer. Have to say the way he drove it wasn't a major surprise. He came from the Isle Of Man, had lost two brothers in the TT, everybody reckoned the whole family had a death wish!

[keithst24]

Saw your Probe at the Eden Camp National but never caught up with you mate ......with the WET PAINT SIGN :D

[Lordy]

A question he was asked many times but couldn't answer. Have to say the way he drove it wasn't a major surprise. He came from the Isle Of Man, had lost two brothers in the TT, everybody reckoned the whole family had a death wish!

I bet and by judging what your saying you weren't surprised.

Bloomin hell he's lost two brothers and still pushing the limits. :eek:
Guess its in there blood just love too go fast. :eek:

[Lordy]

Saw your Probe at the Eden Camp National but never caught up with you mate ......with the WET PAINT SIGN :D

Was indeed at National the probe had been changed since then. :D

I remember that sign. :D

Got snaps of your car as well, took quite a few on the day as well. :cool:
https://i.imgur.com/WnxvzLfh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hpioZeFh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/tnj3Vlth.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PBaW2FSh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fSRUl3Ch.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/G27KRnNh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/WBXOyHzh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/IFnj0vZh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/i7VpagIh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fFVeRlfh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/q0KXTzkh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/XW7Cajkh.jpg

[keithst24]

Nice photos :bowdown: Bumble has changed a bit too :D

[RPWC]

Another fan of 70s and 80s Fords here.

[Lordy]

Nice photos :bowdown: Bumble has changed a bit too :D

Cheers pal and if your interested in going through them all national photos are there and more shots of Bumble V. :D

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=266609

Both of our cars have transformed.
Its hydromatic. :D its systematic. :D

[Lordy]

Another fan of 70s and 80s Fords here.

Welcome too the 70's and 80's Ford fan Lounge. :D

[keithst24]

That was a great National.......Bumble did look bang tidy :D if I do say so myself :cool:

[Lordy]

That was a great National.......Bumble did look bang tidy :D if I do say so myself :cool:

It sure was and a great meet. :D

She sure did and that lovely engine bay. :drool4::drool4::drool4::drool4:
So clean you could eat your dinner off it. :cool:

[keithst24]

Engine bay has change and will again ... and wheels https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/6bc7aa73b355db3dc2a7423032ec0b18.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/348a360b9df098280ec0a545839e3c74.jpg

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[Lordy]

Engine bay has change and will again ... and wheels https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/6bc7aa73b355db3dc2a7423032ec0b18.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/348a360b9df098280ec0a545839e3c74.jpg

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Wow matey that engine bay sure is looking fine. :drool4::drool4::drool4::drool4::drool4:

How much did that cost too Hydro dip?
:D

I've got some powder coated inlet manifold and rocker cover too go on the Ford probe and still deciding what too do with the engine covers in Christine. :D

[keithst24]

Love it https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/908689bce087370d56cc5c5c8855b649.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/51e86803c0e1bcfc805f8a66c5662038.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/957195b6d65a5bf7a01f8c59fef030e6.jpg

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[keithst24]

£200 for the 3 covers......getting header tank and scuttle covers done next :D

[Lordy]

I really like the design of that looks the bees knees. :D:drool4::drool4::drool4::drool4:

[keithst24]

I really like the design of that looks the bees knees. :D:drool4::drool4::drool4::drool4:

Cheers mate :D

[Lordy]

£200 for the 3 covers......getting header tank and scuttle covers done next :D

Keep us posted how you get on as this mod could be put on Christine. :D

Say now I gave them this picture could they do they hydro dipping.:D?

But instead of the Plymouth fury my Christine will be on it. :D

https://i.imgur.com/MPCPYA4h.png

[keithst24]

That is a cracking idea.....get that done on engine cover :drool4:

[VVC-Geeza]

I have always thought that if Rover had built a 'Hot' 75 it would have transformed the image of the company and possibly have saved the the day.
Look at the cult following the 220 turbo coupe has even now 24 years after it's release.The tallent was there to do this but management were not forward thinking enough to make it happen.All luxury car manufacturers have have a flagship performance model which sells itself,and everything else behind it.

[Lordy]

I have always thought that if Rover had built a 'Hot' 75 it would have transformed the image of the company and possibly have saved the the day.
Look at the cult following the 220 turbo coupe has even now 24 years after it's release.The tallent was there to do this but management were not forward thinking enough to make it happen.All luxury car manufacturers have have a flagship performance model which sells itself,and everything else behind it.

I can understand where your coming from, the 75/ZT performance is good enough, but I've always thought that they could done more too make the engines too really stand from other manufactures, like the m47r diesel in ours is slower then m47 that the BMW E36 diesel uses, same engine, but with a vierable vane turbo and of course there map.

While ours is slower but a lot more reliable as the E36 turbo's do tend too well EXPLODE. :eek:

But yes it would have been great if ours were more powerful, if they were I reckon they'd have a chance too remain in British hands.

[Lordy]

That is a cracking idea.....get that done on engine cover :drool4:

I'm planning on it. :cool:

once the paint work on the outside is complete. :cool:

[keithst24]

I'm planning on it. :cool:

once the paint work on the outside is complete. :cool:

This should be the project of the year :bowdown:

[Lordy]

This should be the project of the year :bowdown:

I'll drink too that, Mug of tea of course. :D

When its finished Christine will be REBORN and DOMANITE the roads of North Wales. :D;):cool:

[keithst24]

I'll drink too that, Mug of tea of course. :D

When its finished Christine will be REBORN and DOMANITE the roads of North Wales. :D;):cool:

And we need to park next to each other at next National ;)

[Lordy]

And we need to park next to each other at next National ;)

Oh yes and have a damn good chat and banter. :D:cool:

While enjoying our cars and everyone else's that turn up. :cool:

[keithst24]

And a bevy after :D

[Lordy]

And a bevy after :D

I wouldn't say no too that. :D

Just hope the next national has plenty of pubs. :D
If not I'll bring the stash and start our own national Brewery. :D

[keithst24]

I wouldn't say no too that. :D

Just hope the next national has plenty of pubs. :D
If not I'll bring the stash and start our own national Brewery. :D

Yes ......and I wonder where it will be

[Lordy]

Yes ......and I wonder where it will be

Think there still planning I think not seen any updates yet. :D

[keithst24]

Last 3 Duxford...Yorkshire...The Midlands.....may be South reckon :shrug:

[Lordy]

Last 3 Duxford...Yorkshire...The Midlands.....may be South reckon :shrug:

You got me wondering now, I can see it being the Midlands with it being central too everywhere and easier for everyone too get too. :D

[keithst24]

You got me wondering now, I can see it being the Midlands with it being central too everywhere and easier for everyone too get too. :D

I will be there wherever it is......Wales would be nice :D

[Lordy]

I will be there wherever it is......Wales would be nice :D

Same here I'll go anywhere even off too France next year for the European Ford probe owners club. :D

The national should be a cracker, even better if Christine is complete by then. :D

[keithst24]

Same here I'll go anywhere even off too France next year for the European Ford probe owners club. :D

The national should be a cracker, even better if Christine is complete by then. :DFingers crossed

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[Lordy]

Fingers crossed

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Just have too save like anything and get my finger out and crack on with her. :cool:

[charlie 22]

At least we have the poor relation the 3l v6 in the 6r4. The KV6 is not the best but at least they shear a couple of design similarities,
1) 24v
2) Quad cam
3) Belt driven
Pity one is 400bhp and the other is 190bhp lol. In the documentary for the 6r4 they had the true AustinRover spirit short R and D time and no real funds for a project of that size but managed to produce amazing results. Yet in the kv6 a blank piece of paper and big budget considering you are designing an engine from nothing and we got the kv6.

[Lordy]

At least we have the poor relation the 3l v6 in the 6r4. The KV6 is not the best but at least they shear a couple of design similarities,
1) 24v
2) Quad cam
3) Belt driven
Pity one is 400bhp and the other is 190bhp lol. In the documentary for the 6r4 they had the true AustinRover spirit short R and D time and no real funds for a project of that size but managed to produce amazing results. Yet in the kv6 a blank piece of paper and big budget considering you are designing an engine from nothing and we got the kv6.

Same thing with the Ford probe.
24v
Quad cam
belt driven.

I get the sense that KV6 could have been more powerful same with the European KLDE variant probe engine.

Both cars lack the power it needs, How ever there still quick enough cars I drove Roy's ZT after the cam belts and timing be aliened 100% bang on and that's the quickest ZT I've driven too date.

I love the cars just wish they could have been just that little bit more power.
I've had too tune the probe too get anywhere near the modern day car standard power. :eek:

Would have been great if there's tunning options for the KV that would be a very interesting project. :D:cool:

[charlie 22]

Same thing with the Ford probe.
24v
Quad cam
belt driven.

I get the sense that KV6 could have been more powerful same with the European KLDE variant probe engine.

Both cars lack the power it needs, How ever there still quick enough cars I drove Roy's ZT after the cam belts and timing be aliened 100% bang on and that's the quickest ZT I've driven too date.

I love the cars just wish they could have been just that little bit more power.
I've had too tune the probe too get anywhere near the modern day car standard power. :eek:

Would have been great if there's tunning options for the KV that would be a very interesting project. :D:cool:I am in the process of tuning my kv6 but there is not much out there and the work will/ is expensive to do, so a very very slow going. At least I have made a start with a full stainless steel exhaust from the manifold. I am in it for the long hall. Lol.

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[Lordy]

I am in the process of tuning my kv6 but there is not much out there and the work will/ is expensive to do, so a very very slow going. At least I have made a start with a full stainless steel exhaust from the manifold. I am in it for the long hall. Lol.

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If your interested in getting the Manifolds stainless let me know Sean hibbs did mine for me for the probe and at a good price. :D

Will help improve the flow even better. :D

[keithst24]

If your interested in getting the Manifolds stainless let me know Sean hibbs did mine for me for the probe and at a good price. :D

Will help improve the flow even better. :D

Stainless manifold :drool4:

[Lordy]

Stainless manifold :drool4:

Oh yes indeed he can make any manifold for the cars, even the cars not that able too get them off the shelf he does his own custom work. :D

He did Christine for me by using my spares as template and made it all too work including my ford. :D

[keithst24]

Oh yes indeed he can make any manifold for the cars, even the cars not that able too get them off the shelf he does his own custom work. :D

He did Christine for me by using my spares as template and made it all too work including my ford. :D
What about this mate


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710070070681?radius=1501&model=PROBE&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&advertising-location=at_cars&make=FORD&postcode=rh28pr&page=1

[Lordy]

What about this mate


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710070070681?radius=1501&model=PROBE&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&advertising-location=at_cars&make=FORD&postcode=rh28pr&page=1

Over priced and one ford Probe is enough. :D

Biomorphic pearl project takes highest priotry how ever, I'll still be hording parts 75 ZT and probe related parts. :cool:

[keithst24]

Over priced and one ford Probe is enough. :D

Biomorphic pearl project takes highest priotry how ever, I'll still be hording parts 75 ZT and probe related parts. :cool:

What they worth then ?

[Lordy]

What they worth then ?

There not that expensive and due too popularity they never really caught on.

I paid 500 for mine and between 400 too 900 pounds that's how much they go for.

No where near sierra or escort money.
When you spend on them and sell you'll never get your money back, That's why this probe stays here and I'll never sell her ever.

I did that mistake with my lazer tint red probe and regretted, had it for years and I was only a kid when I had her 13 when I had her and 2012 when she was scrapped. :sad3::sad3:

Prices for these will go up, but not and till nearly all of them are dead.

Here's my first probe and a few more I've owned as projects or has spares.
https://i.imgur.com/5qd9o0bl.jpg

Damn can only find one. :duh:

[Lordy]

I completely forgot here's my YouTube video of my dad's probe and mine.

You can tell I've changed a bit. :D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj_0ZJTO8Lc

Also this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYqRE-qYwCc

With 80's music at full crank. :D

[charlie 22]

If your interested in getting the Manifolds stainless let me know Sean hibbs did mine for me for the probe and at a good price. :D

Will help improve the flow even better. :D

Got the exhaust manifold done at the same time, well worth the cost. The engine does not feel like it was choking anymore.

[Lordy]

Got the exhaust manifold done at the same time, well worth the cost. The engine does not feel like it was choking anymore.

It really make a difference when I got the car remapped I was able too gain a little more from of it as well. :D

Duel exhausts rules. :cool:

[charlie 22]

I did get a remap but the results were not what I expected. Got the exhaust done then went for remap, started at 164bhp ended up with 177bhp it left the factory with 187bhp lol. When the map was being done the guy did say that there was something restricting the amount of air going into the engine but could not find where from.I found that a month later driving down the motorway something unblocked in the engine and now get the full benefits of the work done so far.
With the KV6 and being NASP engine there is not much you can do, all that is really left now to do is put in piper cams and get it polished and ported head and a final remap. The cost for me has been an eye opener to world of modding and my hat goes off the the men and women who go down this route and spend mega money.
In hind sight it would of been cheaper in the long run if I had bought in the first place a ZT 120 and gave the car to Hanger 111 to plumb in one of there supercharged k series engines and I would have a ZT 260 k series car.