Hi all

there have been several discussions on good lightweight engines for conversions into 1200s lately. Browsing the net, I stumbled onto this one... One for the UK guys, or someone unafraid of importing elsewhere!!

Powertec RPA:
2.6 Litre, Standard tune
Maximum power 360bhp (plenum), 380bhp (8 butterfly)
Maximum torque 215ft lbs
Maximum revs 10,500rpm
Bore 81mm diameter
Stroke 63mm
Compression ratio 11.0:1

Dry weight of the motor is 88kg, so not much heavier than the A series. There are also 2.8L versions too.

More info here:

http://www.powertecracing.com/pdf_downloads/v8engine.pdf

They probably sound like an old Cosworth F1 v8!

Cheers
Luke