After - just wanted to have a tweaked engine to transplant when the stock one starts to wear out.

 

shouldnt that be " when " ?

 

exactly - expect it and prepare for it!

 

At least you wont be disapointed ,

Its amazing how many people actually seem to look forward to detonating an engine as an excuse to rebuild it

 

Too true... I just couldnt afford that strategy

Mikey, I think you will find it will last longer than you think. Im going from some of the miles the yanks are clocking up. A testament to the strenght of the engine. With that in mind, the cost benefit of sticking another stock lump back in may be better than you think, compared to one with a fortune spent on it. Plus im guessing you dont do many miles in it?

MB

 

Yeah a stock lump would be the easy route
I do ~8k a year in the S, so it may well last a few years

 

Ever thought of just buying an Exige S?



I would if I could afford!

MB

 

I'm starting to think this would be an excellent addition to the stabe.

By all accounts the new one is fantastic. I was thinking in terms of a Noble but an Exige and the S would be good partners

 

If you need a block to play with mate

 

Alaniz is regarded as one of the best NA tuners.

His website will give you an idea of some of the work/parts you would need.