KipVR 1 Posted September 20, 2017 Yeah it does look spot on in there I totally agree with you. I'm going to price up the parts and take it from there I think, I'm just not sure where the conversion starts and ends, though like any conversion I'm sure that's probably down to choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 21, 2017 I'm sure it will be a walk in the park for a man of your skills :) I saw a youtube clip recently of the V10 motor in an Elise or Exige. It sounded mental with a short exhaust! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamU 5 Posted September 21, 2017 I'm sure it will be a walk in the park for a man of your skills :) I saw a youtube clip recently of the V10 motor in an Elise or Exige. It sounded mental with a short exhaust! Just googled that exige, thats a nice little project and sounded great on throttle when driving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 21, 2017 Just googled that exige, thats a nice little project and sounded great on throttle when driving Yeah the noise reminded me of the Carrera GT exhaust note, which is no bad thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted September 25, 2017 So I got a price of an engine (57k) with loom ecu and ancillaries, all came to £6k which is obviously a ton of money, but hey you're talking a 500bhp motor.... But anyway I'm thinking the V8 might be a better option, just because of the weight. If anything the car needs less weight on the front, and the V8 M3 motor would reduce the existing weight by 20kg (the s54 engine is an iron block), and increase the power by 100bhp or so.. and hey- it's a V8 so it sounds good. I'm not sure though a V10 would be so nice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted September 26, 2017 If youyr going to that level Id say V10, sounds so much better. Whats the weight difference in the engines and what about gearbox etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) would be nice to have 57K to throw at an engine... You could probably have a crate motor imported from the Sates for a lot less with more power... ** LS3 $6k https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/nal-19301326/overview/ Edited September 26, 2017 by Geeba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted September 26, 2017 i think its the mileage that's 57k but the cost is 6k. That US package seems pretty interesting, but US engines vs German engines, hmm, i know which one i'd go for... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted September 26, 2017 i think its the mileage that's 57k but the cost is 6k. That US package seems pretty interesting, but US engines vs German engines, hmm, i know which one i'd go for... LOL! Ahhh you're right! :D my dyslexia kicking in again.. read it as a 57k motor which I assumed was a brand new one and the ancillaries were 6k lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted November 10, 2017 Ha ha yeah it was £6k! It doesn't matter now as I decided to sell the car anyway! I can honestly say that was the hardest car sale of my life, I've driven a lot of sports cars in my life, and I personally think it's such a lot of car for the money. But hey, I drove it about for 18months, put 13k on it and still made a profit on it so I can't complain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 14, 2017 What's next for you then Kip? i think its the mileage that's 57k but the cost is 6k. That US package seems pretty interesting, but US engines vs German engines, hmm, i know which one i'd go for... I'd take the LS3 motor personally! 500+hp & torque with cheap and easy bolt ons. A massive torque curve, light weight and proven very reliable simple engineering over decades of use in several vehicles......unlike German engines. I would never fit a German V8 to a project car. The Lexus V8 is another reliable one, but not as cheap or light as the LS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted December 14, 2017 Sorry Kev missed your reply! I’m building a car/motorbike from scratch mate. Electric I’m afraid! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted July 23, 2019 Anyone on here that bought this? Would be great to know whats happened to it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersonic 10 Posted September 3, 2019 Yes, I have had the pleasure of owning Kip's Corrado R3.2 for the last 2 years! What an absolutely cracking machine! Unfortunately, I am now about to sell her due to an expanding family. Re. my for sale advert, I am currently waiting in a queue for a moderator to sign off before it goes live here. I do not usually post on the forum. For anyone interested in buying one of the best Corrado's please PM me directly and I'll get back to you, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted July 18, 2021 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106254237449?include-delivery-option=on&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=CORRADO&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1501&postcode=ha63nq&page=1&modal=photos Looks like Kips car is for sale again.. 😞 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted July 20, 2021 Sad a car of that pedigree doesn’t get used much, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
