V8 Engine stolen!

louonline · 28 Jan 2005, 22:44 (Ref:1212325)

Thieves take off with V8 engine.

A V8 racing supercar engine worth about $60,000 has been stolen from a western Sydney business.

The thieves were believed to have forced their way into the premises at Blaxland Road, Campbelltown, between 7.30pm and midnight (AEDT) on Thursday, police said today.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117...-29277,00.html

marcus · 28 Jan 2005, 23:19 (Ref:1212343)

Look out for a very VERY quick Datsun 120Y running around Sydney folks

but seriously thats gotta be really bad news for the owners (any hints on who the owners were ?)

I hope they get it back.

**GTRMagic** · 28 Jan 2005, 23:58 (Ref:1212364)

I could make a reliable guess but I dont want to get into trouble...

... my question of course is whether the engine was insured...

Bruce Moxon · 29 Jan 2005, 00:53 (Ref:1212380)

Datto 120Y? No way - that'll go straight into a Gemini!

Or a VB Commodore. SHould be interesting getting it to run on the Quadrajet.

BM

Bruce Moxon · 29 Jan 2005, 00:58 (Ref:1212381)

Oops. Should have read the linked story first.

Make that "XC" and "Motocraft"

Do we know it's a V8 Supercar engine? There are a couple of sports sedans that live around there.

Anyway, I have to go to clean my garage. I have a project in line for the rest of the weekend with my Camira - you know - more power.

BM

billy bigtime · 29 Jan 2005, 02:12 (Ref:1212403)

Gee, I hope it wasn't an ex FPR engine. The thief will be really p!ssed off

Raglanparade · 29 Jan 2005, 03:41 (Ref:1212431)

Well considering there are no teams based in Sydney anymore, it may be one of the Light series runners.

James63 · 29 Jan 2005, 03:43 (Ref:1212432)

Who was the only Ford team based in the Sydney area last season leasing a Level 2 franchsie..

retro · 29 Jan 2005, 03:46 (Ref:1212433)

It's bad enough that they steal the engine but to take the guy's tools is ^&%(^^((*((.

Raglanparade · 29 Jan 2005, 04:56 (Ref:1212442)

Trust me, ull need the tools as well to squeeze that engine into the Camira

Bruce Moxon · 29 Jan 2005, 08:42 (Ref:1212487)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonhill9884

Trust me, ull need the tools as well to squeeze that engine into the Camira

Angle grinder and mig welder. What more could you want? And a cold chisel and an FB hammer. We'll be right.

We've cut out the right side chassis rail and just welded a bracket from the stub of the rail to the alternator bracket. I'm using some old 50mm angle to fit the back of the engine to the mudguard mounting holes - those 6mm bolts should be OK, I'd think. Sits up a little on the left of the car - but we'll just let the bonnet sit up too - which should help cooling.

Getting it to adapt to the FWD gearbox is proving a real ****er, though.

Bruce Moxon

pete55 · 29 Jan 2005, 11:47 (Ref:1212552)

Bloke up here is putting a Ford V8 in the back of a Beetle. Should be a rocket when it get's on the road ( if he can keep it on the road

)

Uncle Cranker · 29 Jan 2005, 12:13 (Ref:1212582)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Moxon

Angle grinder and mig welder. What more could you want? And a cold chisel and an FB hammer. We'll be right.

We've cut out the right side chassis rail and just welded a bracket from the stub of the rail to the alternator bracket. I'm using some old 50mm angle to fit the back of the engine to the mudguard mounting holes - those 6mm bolts should be OK, I'd think. Sits up a little on the left of the car - but we'll just let the bonnet sit up too - which should help cooling.

Getting it to adapt to the FWD gearbox is proving a real ****er, though.

Bruce Moxon

Nice work there Bruce, especially the *******Big hammer.

Did I see you on the ABC doco a while back " Bush Mechanics ".

retro · 29 Jan 2005, 12:27 (Ref:1212593)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Cranker

Did I see you on the ABC doco a while back " Bush Mechanics ".

Some funny stuff in that - using the windscreen washer bottle for fuel - cranking the fuel pump with a shifter while sitting in the front seat.
Now you got me laughing.

F|sh · 30 Jan 2005, 15:24 (Ref:1213173)

when i first heard it i was thinking Tasman racing engine - now im curious.

aj_308 · 31 Jan 2005, 20:43 (Ref:1214070)

I wonder what a supercar engine was doing in campbelltown.
I wonder who would want a v8supercar engine that doesn't have a v8supercar.
I wonder who knew a place in campbelltown had a v8supercar engine.
I wonder..

Growling Ferret · 31 Jan 2005, 21:51 (Ref:1214119)

Keep in mind the accuracy of any media reports... a V8 Supercar engine is the same thing as a V8 sports sedans engine to a gumby non-motorsport reporter...

Didn't Barry Jameson have a Falcon Sports sedan, sponsored by Campbelltown Trusses? Who knows - could have been his.

You know that the DT's never lets the truth get in the way of a good story

1 Feb 2005, 00:08 (Ref:1214223)

That Falcon had a Chev in it.

Bruce Moxon · 1 Feb 2005, 00:18 (Ref:1214229)

Anyone know how to fix torque steer?

And I could use a limited slip diff. The wheelspin at the lights is a bit embarrasing.

Bruce Moxon

Also a Believer · 1 Feb 2005, 00:51 (Ref:1214240)

Was not the engine the Gulf W boys brought for dads car.

mmciau · 1 Feb 2005, 01:58 (Ref:1214259)

I've been sporting a bit more neg camber since I bolted in the lump of iron AND, I'm having trouble with the 3/4 race cam speedo!!
In all reality, the interns of that engine may now be around and about but the heads and block of that degree of modification would "stand out like dog's balls on a dark night!"
Mike

hypo · 3 Feb 2005, 10:44 (Ref:1216311)

Yeah, the C4 in my ol' Fairlane dosn't seem to be coping well with the power increase..

Seriously though, 2 members from another forum seem to think it was stolen from a 'new guy' going into the Konica series, he owns a sex shop and his car is pink, but hasn't raced it yet. They say the car is usually at the shop for advertising purposes

Ring any bells to anyone?

Kerri · 3 Feb 2005, 11:02 (Ref:1216329)

Look out, Sex Shop, Pink, you just opened the door hypo

Surely this is one for GTR, if not I can ask around tomorrow.
But I'm sure we will all know by then.

hypo · 3 Feb 2005, 11:14 (Ref:1216337)

hehe, yeah I'd thought of that, but thought I give someone else a shot at the joke, only 'cause I couldn't think of one.......

Hang on, if you add a V8 engine to the pink bits and sex shop story it could get interesti...nah I'll leave it at that I think

1200Datto27 · 3 Feb 2005, 11:19 (Ref:1216348)

Is it Ralf Schumachers new direction?

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