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I've always thought this would be an amazing conversion. Insanely good engine.

Huge amount of work though, predominantly in getting the sump right.

One positive is that they both have an alloy sump so grafting one to the other is theoretically possible.

Huge amount of work though presumably.....

Just do it and we'll all know!

You like the handling, but what is the weight difference between the ford engine and the RB, and how much further will it stick out past the front wheels?

The RB is 15 kgs heavier than the xr motor. That is comparing long engines.

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People say the RB26 looks like a matchbox partially tilted sideways and doesn’t look to powerful compared to larger Ford and Holden engines but there’s something about it that I just adore and love!

13 minutes ago, Robocop2310 said:

People say the RB26 looks like a matchbox partially tilted sideways and doesn’t look to powerful compared to larger Ford and Holden engines but there’s something about it that I just adore and love!

Never heard anyone say that

On 10/11/2018 at 5:37 PM, Robocop2310 said:

Barra-Zilla?

Does have a ring to it but personally I like the RB26DETT more as it has more low end torque she sounds much better too.

RB26 has so much torque, like -180nm at 2000rpm than a Golf R 

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