B14.4e Parts/engine.

Post by **kaos** » 13 Apr 2008 07:16 pm

the b14.4e engine in my 340 is ready to be lifted. i have a down pipe that was new late last year which is in good condition.

renix

crank sensor known good b14 one. an unknown condition b172 one.

good engine 85k on the clock, still pulls strong. wouldnt like to say it'll carry on like it has because it could break down tomorrow.

so anybody? offers etc

Post by **kaos** » 19 Apr 2008 04:22 pm

still here guys...

Post by **foggyjames** » 20 Apr 2008 09:56 pm

Stick it under a tarp....I imagine someone will want it sooner or later...they do like to blow up

cheers

James

Post by **kaos** » 21 Apr 2008 12:03 am

it is under tarp sat in the front garden. just seems a shame to let it sit" i should have kept he car running untill my enigne was ready to bolt in:(

Post by **foggyjames** » 21 Apr 2008 12:50 am

Yes you should

Give it time...I'm sure someone will want it.

cheers

James

Post by **Bazboy** » 21 Apr 2008 01:32 am

How much would u be likely to want for it. Cause i might be interested just to have a spare engine to tinker with and learn about, when i have the cash and the time.

P.s Don't put me down as a definite because i have stuff i need to do before such as gearbox etc, but if the price was affordable then i may be interested.

Cheers.

Post by **classicswede** » 21 Apr 2008 01:20 pm

who is it with the 66 that wanted one of these a while ago?

Post by **kaos** » 21 Apr 2008 06:11 pm

offers. nothing too cheeky though!

its got:

alternator
starter
new rotor & dizzy
bellhousing with clutch on it(clutch relplace early last year still going strong. same with clutch cable still attached as i cant get it off)

webber carb is a bit dodgey missing one of the air box mounting bolts as it decided to thread its self no big problem as mine still did 125MPH plus.

no water pipes as i had to cut some to remove.

no signs of HG failure. oil change in december. same with filter. could do with being done again.

i may even be tempted to throw RENIX in as well.

okay:)

and if needs be aswell if i remember where i put it the crank position sensors which should be in the back of the tank.

so yeh make me n offer pick up only im afriad as thre escort im running likes to drink fuel.

Post by **Jason B** » 21 Apr 2008 07:58 pm

If I were you I'd check the speedo gear on your car

Post by **kaos** » 21 Apr 2008 08:00 pm

4 speed box n GPS.. my speedo is 5mph out:D n i was of the clock:D

Post by **foggyjames** » 21 Apr 2008 10:29 pm

I'm calling even more BS because it's a 4 speed

With a 5 speed and a 3.82:1 diff (B14), 100mph is ~5200rpm. That must have been a mighty big hill! My 360 with double the power will just about do an indicated 130mph on the flat...on a runway, obviously!

cheers

James

Post by **kaos** » 21 Apr 2008 11:01 pm

well the thing revs to 6K+

its a nice long straight. and a 3.62 ratio diff jobby. i guess its possible GPS was out who knows i can only go by what i saw. still it'll go even faster sooon:D

end of the day thse high ratio boxes are bloody good.

Post by **foggyjames** » 21 Apr 2008 11:10 pm

Well....to be fair...I did see ~110 from my 343 with the 3.91:1 diff-ed early 4-speed. That must have been....7k? Perhaps with a taller diff you'd see a bit more. Nessy (5 speed) would do over 115 if you were keen enough. I think Hugh managed an indicated 118mph in it.

A 3.36:1 diff is good for ~165mph @ 6500rpm

cheers

James

Post by **kaos** » 21 Apr 2008 11:13 pm

well i know this engine was revvy as. So there we go.. it is possible indeed

plus 7.2K is doable...

Post by **Jason B** » 21 Apr 2008 11:36 pm

what! there is no way a standard 300 (special rally cars not included) will get to 165mph! - whats more concerning is that you guys have all driven 300's to speeds in excess of 125mph (albeit on private roads obviously) - still doubt a 1.4 can go that fast but I probably wont ever own one so will never find out