Yes I know, not a kit car forum-but ? Good looking car +. Negatives : 200" Ford IL 6, 4 spd od./MG ? 80' Chevette chassis. Suggestions for a good/light IL 6 ? No Jag please. Thanks, Art.
If they have the same engine compartment dimensions of the Big Healey, an inline 6 from a Toyota Supra might work or the GM Vortec 4200 but it is a tall engine. The Jeep 4 liter inline 6 has been used in a lot of different swaps too or how about the VW VR6?
Classic Roadsters from Fargo was the company that made those. They produced a V8 version called the Sebring. The difference was flared fenders on the Sebring model. I researched those and got quotes, nearly ordered one back in 1984 or so. They produced a chassis for the car as an option, and the kit in various levels. You used the suspension from a donor car, a Chevette or Mustang II usually. The engine bay would accommodate the Chevette engine, v6 engines of the day and the Ford 302. I don't remember them recommending an inline 6, but it makes sense, since that is what the real AH used.
Ok, a "lightweight" L6 ? I supposed, unless you're going, total poser, why even bother with an L6 ? Anyone who knows what end of a screwdriver to grab, will figure it's not the real deal ? Such a fine knock-off of a British success story, deserves nothing less than a 32v RV8. Who will be the first ?
Here is a very good compilation of real world (and generally available) engine weights. As I recall, almost anything short of a boat anchor (maybe ship) is lighter than the Healey 6.
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4299
Bill
Why an I6? Sometimes it's just to be different and sometimes it's the sound. A well tuned inline six with the right exhaust is really sweet sounding.