Type 4 engine in early bay

[Scottish splitty]

Hi
Sorry as i know this question has been asked before but i cant seem to find the answer.
I have an early bay crew cab and am looking to fit a type 4 engine and automatic gearbox into it.
My question is it possible to fit an early bay engine bar to a type 4 engine,
if not how do i mount the type 4 engine using the original mounts on the chassis
.lm keeping all the type 4 tinware and changing to upright cooling is not an option,
I dont mind doing a bit of cutting and welding to make it fit but would like to know if there is an easy option.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Paul

 

[vinvan]

dont do it, too much work cutting the engine bay, and also it wont cool as it should, get a bigger engine or fit twin webber 34 ict,s for a bit more power etc etc

 

[Daisybay]

I have a type 4 engine in my 68 Bay. Wasn't hard at all if you have the skills. I did have to make my own tin so the engine would cool properly. Everything fit after a bit of fiddling. The back cross member (under the rear hatch) had to be modified a little; in order to fit the oil filler in.
I made and fitted the tin with the engine in place.

 

[Scottish splitty]

I have a type 4 engine in my 68 Bay. Wasn't hard at all if you have the skills. I did have to make my own tin so the engine would cool properly. Everything fit after a bit of fiddling. The back cross member (under the rear hatch) had to be modified a little; in order to fit the oil filler in.
I made and fitted the tin with the engine in place.

Hi
Thanks for that,thats the answer i wanted to hear.
do you have any pictures of the install?
Im interested in what engine bar and mounts you used.
Cheers
Paul

 

[K@rlos]

Get some 36 IDF’s and a decent exhaust. Will have plenty of power over stock, sound nicer and cheaper to maintain or repair

 

[Scottish splitty]

Get some 36 IDF’s and a decent exhaust. Will have plenty of power over stock, sound nicer and cheaper to maintain or repair

Thought type 4 power was the way forward....got a 1776 with 40 dells and vw speedshop exhaust in my splitty ,always regretted not fitting a type 4
also ive got a bay automatic gearbox and it comes with a Laurie Pettit type 4 engine
attached, dont see any reason to split it up,its a good combination IMO

 

[Daisybay]

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