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| r_towle |
 Jan 17 2005, 11:30 PM
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Custom Member  Group: Members Posts: 24,570 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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it seems that this car is about the same size...
the motor and tranny seem to be sideways, yet mid mounted... This gearbox iswhat is interesting. Does anyone have some more detailed pics of how it fits in the noble??? Rich |
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| Maltese Falcon |
Jan 17 2005, 11:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,636 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None  |
Noble built/ sold in the UK, is available in U.S. , however w/o engine drivetrain (must be a DOT or EPA deal). I've seen the dealer in Robb Report or DuPont Reg. a few weeks ago. Engine is a Ford Duratec V6 3.0 24v (as in the ST220 Mondeo) or as here the late Contour SVT (which was a 2.5). Uses a Quaiffe l/s diff sidewinder config.
These engines are extremely responsive to tuning. We build headers for the 2.5/ 3.0 gearheads, and some tuners get up to +25 fwhp on intake/ exhaust only (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) ! There is one tuner now getting 396 fwhp out of a Vortec blown 3.0 in a 4 door contour (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif) I did have one cust'r in LV putting this engine in a 914 last year, but lost contact. |
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| boxstr |
Jan 18 2005, 01:04 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Rich Here is one on ebay. It gives some good information and a website to look at.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...4519898527&rd=1 I really like the look and size of this car. Much more affordable than the Ford GTs for sale at the dealers. CCLINNOBLEONE |
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| skline |
Jan 18 2005, 01:14 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Ok, Can I say Wow! about this car without everyone saying crap about what I like? I like to be different. If I win the lotto I will bid on this car for sure. I wonder how it handles? Sure fast in a straight line is easy but can it turn at high speed too? I will have to look into this car a little more. But I like what I see so far.
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| Jake Raby |
Jan 18 2005, 02:54 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I drove one last year at the Petit Lemans that was on display..
I wasn't impressed, no power below 6K at all...... It reminded me of an Acura NSX with its powerband Maybe it would be worth something if it had a Type IV installed! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
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