Bristol Engines

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Jonathan Lingham

Might this new fangled 3D printing provide a cost effective way for fabricating patterns for heads and blocks?

I don't think plastic blocks and heads would work very well

Originally Posted by James McClure

I must admit that I've been thinking of selling the motor and gearbox from my 401. Then possibly installing a 2.4 Jag motor, which I have. Hopefully not much weight added, as the 2.4 is lighter than a 3.4, though I have no info as to how much less.

The Jag engine and manifolds would need to weigh roughly the same as the Bristol engine. Isn't the 2.4 a small V8? lovely engine but would it fit width wise?

Then the 401 would be driven more, with less chance of being stolen and gutted for a fake Ace, etc.

How does that work - would you have a sign on it saying "Not worth nicking cos it has a Jag engine" ?