I-5 motors

[Burl Vibert]

Jorgen Karlsson wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Are there more information on the other I5 engines somewhere? I Have played
> around with the idea of a bastard engine with a Volvo head and a Audi bottom
> end for some time now. This was not a good idea, the volvo engine has a
> larger separation between the cylinders then the audi engine has. That is
> sad, volvos head are a lot better then audis 20v head.
> 
> Now when there are a few more alternatives heads it could be a nice project
> some time, I guess that the honda is out of the question since honda engines
> often rotate the wrong way. If it is a vtech engine it could be worth trying
> to fit a honda oil pump and change the rotation of the engine.
> 
> Fiat has probably made a super lightweight head that is fragile as hell,
> even if italian castings are a lot better then german castings it could be a
> bit fragile at high boost. Toyota are make good engines, if it is a new one
> the adjustable cams can be a problem.
> 
> The bastard engine is a great tradition over here, many very nice engines
> with internals from up to three makes has been very quick here. Like one
> with Saab16v head, opel bottom end, volvo pistons and rods from something
> else.



The Fiat I-5 is available in the Lancia Lybra and the Lanci Kappa.  It
has variable valve timing and variable intake manifold.  
There is a Daewoo with a 2.9l diesel.
GM is coming out with an all aluminum DOHC I-5 for it's truck line.

Just a few more data points.

Burl Vibert
1987 5kcstq
Kingston, Ontario