hi i have just joined the forum

[ian v6 project]

I am attempting to fit a Essex v6 into my comer project
has anyone else fitted one or is it to stupid !
the engine is resting in place but very tight potential problems
seem to be exhaust manifolds will be very tight to engine block & bodywork.
not much room for engine mounts, alternator and air filter housing project
above engine
also is there a disc brake conversion
thanks ian

 

[Panky]

Hi Ian and welcome to the Madhouse
It has been done, and successfully with an LPG conversion too, but the Essex is a heavy old lump (Rover V8 is a lot lighter and more economical) but if you've got it then go for it. It's very tight in a Commer engine bay and as you've found you need to be creative to get a bigger engine in. I'll see if I can track down any info on the conversion, it was on the old forum so don't hold out too many hopes.
Our parts guru, Martin Maltas, is developing a disc brake kit but not ready for use yet.

 

[Panky]

Sorry can't find any details, just a mention in an unrelated thread

 

[admin]

@dozer Trev did a V6 conversion on his

 

[S0updragon]

Hi and welcome .

 

[PaulJL]

Mine is currently undergoing surgery to fit a 6.6 ford V8.

 

[ian v6 project]

@dozer Trev did a V6 conversion on his

hi thanks for message do you know if there are any pictures
or details of the mods done to trevs conversion.
ian

 

[dodgeram]

Howdy Ian, welcome along, a quick search brings up some 'V6 in a Commer' pictures on Photobucket (pages 2&3):-

http://s209.photobucket.com/user/st...otos?sort=3&bulkComplete=1193144041937&page=2

 

[Panky]

That's Dozers V6, well done that man. Some useful pics there I think

 

[ian v6 project]

thanks pictures are great will try to do something similar
will keep you informed of progress
may take a while cheers ian

 

[ian v6 project]

thanks pictures are great will try to do something similar
will keep you informed of progress
may take a while cheers ian