Of course it might still be worth getting the transmission and propshaft,
because it would not be all that hard to find a stock bore 1725 (or 1600) and
restore some originality
Vic
Jay_Laifman@countrywide.com wrote:
> > Dear Sir,
> > I am currently de-modifing my Alpine SeriesIII. I have a 2ltr. Toyota
> > engine in it at the moment. I have come across a 1729cc Sevies V engine
> > bored out to 1900cc, gear box and prop. shaft. I know the Serries III
> > has a smaller engine, but my question is: Will the 1729cc motor fit
> > staight in? All original mounts are in the engine bay. I would like to
> > put the original type motor back in.
> >
> > beaver@myplace.net.au
>
> I have the 1725 engine in my Series III. Bolted right in. That said, I
> don't recall it being possible to pump a 1725 out to 1900 cc. Maybe I've
> forgotten and that's the size you get if you use those Volvo pistons. But,
> that said, I have no doubt that if you are out to 1900cc, your cylinder
> side walls are very thin, and dollar for dollar, I'd stick with the Toyota
> before going to the trouble of putting in a non stock, over bored, engine
> that might not last all that long.
>
> Just my two cents.
>
> Jay
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