bstark Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Not to transplant into the 7 😬 It's to go into our Fiat 500 (33% more power )  Bit of a long shot advertising on here but you never know... Must be a 650cc aircooled model ( not a Bis ) and in good running order. A full running donor car is fine. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 23 bhp from a 650? Must have had the VW Beetle engineers working on it... Thought about transplanting the modern 500's 2 cylinder? That might be a tad more fun 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstark Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Better than the nearly 18bhp from the 500cc currently in it! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I would go for the 600 over the 650. pop a post on the fiat 500 club forum. We have the 600 and its realy a great little engine. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstark Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Thanks David - why do you believe the 600 is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I just been told its the sweeter of the 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstark Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Ok David, thanks. Think I've sourced an engine and box now, and fingers crossed looks a straightforward enough job to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 There are a few differences. The starter motor is located differently and the air ducting is different.  good luck David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstark Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Cheers David - knew about the starter but didn't realise about the air ducting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Bob, This seller has a spare engine - might be worth an email... here Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstark Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Thanks Ian  Just bought a refreshed engine and off to get a gearbox from a local breakers this morning  Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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