DavD3 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Take a look on this item, maybe someone is interesting in this engine for swap. Maybe with turbo it will have clearance issues,but it would be a fun project as a n/a .What do you guys think? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/62-63-OLDS-JETFIRE-TURBO-ALUMINUM-V8-BUICK-F85-215-MG_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33615QQitemZ8009034502QQrdZ1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatsunATX Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thats a cool little engine prolly hard to find parts if its no good though. -Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b__sosick Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 That looks like a headache waiting to happen. The only reason to put this in a z would be for a show application. 215 hp, and it sounds like only half the parts are there! Not to mention its "locked up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwik240z Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I had a 1963 215 in my 510 for many years. Non turbo rated at 185HP. The 215 turbo motor was the first production motor to make 1 hp per cubic inch. No big deal today but big news in 1963. I wouldn't recommend that motor for a Z. The turbo parts are unobtanium and even though it is an all aluminum engine there are much better choices today. LS1 for example. If you really want to go with that 40 year old boat anchor (actually too light to be a boat anchor) send me a PM and I can hook you up with the 215 Guru and show you how you can build a 300CI version of that motor. I prefer modern technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Also note that 215hp in 1963 isn't 215 now, probably more around much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I had the NA version in a dune buggy. I think ou can still get block kits, but finding other parts isn't that easy. I have to agree with Quik240z this is not a must have. I never had any problems with mine, back in the '80's I put a mild cam, did some port work and just basically rebuilt it. Worked good for me for a number of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoTheDrew888 Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Originally posted by qwik240z: The 215 turbo motor was the first production motor to make 1 hp per cubic inch. No big deal today but big news in 1963. I thought the 409ci was the first engine to make 1HP per CI. It was in the 1962 Impala so I think it has the Olds 215ci beat by a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterZ Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I had the Olds 215 in a Toyota Celica around 1984. Still have a block or two, Jan's pistons, 4-speed bellhousing and parts to build one. Any takers? The car was fun and light but IMO the engine is past its time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 If memory serves me correctly, the British Rover company bought the license for this motor - and built many cars powered by a 3.5 L version. I wonder if there is any support (aftermarket performance parts) in the U.K.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Yep, basically you can get stock parts farily easily but they are to be bought as Rover parts. (this engine is the SBC of the UK) Threre are performance parts out there as well, but I've only seen one source as of yet. This was my original choice of swap but the guy's here talked me out of it. I didn't even know there was a Turbo version. The worst thing is that this is in NE OKLA! I LIVE IN NE OKLA!!! Argh.. Just for grins, this buick going to bolt up to engine mounts and trans like a SBC? Just asking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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