alpha engine for skoda 130

TimmyRascal · 09-10-2007, 18:25

has any body put a alpha 33 boxer engine in a skoda 130, if so how easy was it and have any body upgraded a 130 brackes if so to what.

any help would be great

thanks

daverapid · 09-10-2007, 21:57

There's one on ebay at the moment. The asking price is £11,000. [yes, eleven thousand pounds!

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Skoda Rapid (Powered by Alfa 33 Boxer 1.6cc 120BHP) - eBay Skoda, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 22-Oct-07 19:28:46 BST)

TeflonTom · 10-10-2007, 10:00

not wanting to sound pedantic, but that's not an alfa 33 engine.

KenONeill · 10-10-2007, 13:11

It is an Alfa unit though - Sud you reckon?

TeflonTom · 10-10-2007, 13:14

yeah, looks like a 1500 alfasud lump to me, you can clearly see the downdraught dellortos sat on top

KenONeill · 10-10-2007, 14:11

Fairly sure there was a 1600 version of the sud lump too. Either way, it's not a straight 4 but a boxermotor (and IIRC a real one too).

Lady Elanore · 10-10-2007, 14:58

I think the 145/146 had a flat 1.6. I quite fancied one in the day. Had a quick look at ‘tinternet and the 120ps engine (in standard trim) was a Twin Spark though.

I came close to buying a V6 75 once, but the gear lever came off in my hand during the test drive.

TeflonTom · 10-10-2007, 15:09

the 145/146 will be fuel injected too

Lady Elanore · 10-10-2007, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

the 145/146 will be fuel injected too

Odd, innit?
Anyone remember the Nissan Cherry Cloverleaf thingy, wih a flat Sud engine

KenONeill · 10-10-2007, 15:15

The "Arna" or somesuch? I always thought that they put nearly all the wrong parts of Alfa and Nissan into that car, like Nissan's charisma, and Alfa's build quality.

Lady Elanore · 10-10-2007, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

The "Arna" or somesuch? I always thought that they put nearly all the wrong parts of Alfa and Nissan into that car, like Nissan's charisma, and Alfa's build quality.

TimmyRascal · 10-10-2007, 18:46

Thanks for the info, but I'm having real trouble finding out essentially what engine would be best for me to go for. The current situation is I've built a kit car using all of the Skoda 130's running gear (including engine) and got a whopping 65 bhp to play with right now. Would ideally like to get around 120 bhp. Any ideas? Maybe 1.6 felicia engine?

youngsyd · 10-10-2007, 22:22

a 1.8/2.0 8v Vauxhall engine.

A few have put them into estelle rally cars...

And x-flows too....

rigsby · 10-10-2007, 22:24

the 1.3 lump will easily go to 100+bhp. speak to skudman on skoda-forum

Skoda-Msport · 10-10-2007, 23:23

...Another skoda all alloy lump is best suited to a rear engined skud or a similar weighted alloy engine, nothing heavy, else the fine handling is upset.

Surely its easier to just tune the existing engine?

Fabia 1400 block, cam, throttle bodies on custom management or twin 38/40 DCOEs, 4-1manifold+exhaust,uprated valve springs, head work, should see 130bhp+

KenONeill · 11-10-2007, 08:48

The standard 135/136 carbie engine will go to 120bhp, with internals, single sidedraught Weber and bananas.

TeflonTom · 11-10-2007, 08:53

the 1.6 felicia engine and all of the skoda engines will cost a fair bit to get to around 120hp...

i would try and get a 1.7 16v alfa 33 engine. quad throttle bodies, and lairy cams right from the factory

KenONeill · 11-10-2007, 09:10

Ok, it's 20 years back, but the figures I have were of the order of £600, plus manifolds and carb, so maybe £1000 then.

TimmyRascal · 11-10-2007, 18:00

my mate has found me an alfa 33 its only done 3000 miles but then rolled and has been sitting in his dad garage since, he only wants £50, so that would be much cheaper but where can i go and get a adaptor plate? any other factors do i need to think about?

TimmyRascal · 11-10-2007, 18:03

if i was to tune the 130 engine who can i call to get a price to do the work?

TeflonTom · 12-10-2007, 00:37

wherabouts are you???

i'd do the work for you just for a laugh

TimmyRascal · 12-10-2007, 18:15

i live in essex, southend on sea

pinkskud · 29-10-2007, 22:56

i'v seen one with a mazda rz7 turbo in it!!!!!!!!!!

ambrose89 · 10-01-2008, 17:15

look at the spec of paul wyatts skoda on skodarapid.com

120ish iirc

elektrorapid · 13-01-2008, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimmyRascal

i live in essex, southend on sea

hey timmy , any luck on the conversion?? just bought a 130 rapid. with a blown head gasket and was thinking of converting to something with a bit more power. we're in westcliff , just down the road from you...cheers!!

09-10-2007, 18:25	#1
TimmyRascal Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	alpha engine for skoda 130 has any body put a alpha 33 boxer engine in a skoda 130, if so how easy was it and have any body upgraded a 130 brackes if so to what. any help would be great thanks

09-10-2007, 21:57	#2
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 881 Members Car: SKODA RAPID 136 Thanks: 20 Thanked 95 Times in 87 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 There's one on ebay at the moment. The asking price is £11,000. [yes, eleven thousand pounds! ] Skoda Rapid (Powered by Alfa 33 Boxer 1.6cc 120BHP) - eBay Skoda, Cars, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 22-Oct-07 19:28:46 BST) __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

10-10-2007, 10:00	#3
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 not wanting to sound pedantic, but that's not an alfa 33 engine.

10-10-2007, 13:11	#4
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 It is an Alfa unit though - Sud you reckon?

10-10-2007, 13:14	#5
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 yeah, looks like a 1500 alfasud lump to me, you can clearly see the downdraught dellortos sat on top

10-10-2007, 14:11	#6
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 Fairly sure there was a 1600 version of the sud lump too. Either way, it's not a straight 4 but a boxermotor (and IIRC a real one too).

10-10-2007, 14:58	#7
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,145 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 231 Times in 140 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 I think the 145/146 had a flat 1.6. I quite fancied one in the day. Had a quick look at ‘tinternet and the 120ps engine (in standard trim) was a Twin Spark though. I came close to buying a V6 75 once, but the gear lever came off in my hand during the test drive. __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

10-10-2007, 15:09	#8
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 the 145/146 will be fuel injected too

10-10-2007, 15:15	#10
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 The "Arna" or somesuch? I always thought that they put nearly all the wrong parts of Alfa and Nissan into that car, like Nissan's charisma, and Alfa's build quality.

10-10-2007, 18:46	#12
TimmyRascal Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 Thanks for the info, but I'm having real trouble finding out essentially what engine would be best for me to go for. The current situation is I've built a kit car using all of the Skoda 130's running gear (including engine) and got a whopping 65 bhp to play with right now. Would ideally like to get around 120 bhp. Any ideas? Maybe 1.6 felicia engine?

10-10-2007, 22:22	#13
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 a 1.8/2.0 8v Vauxhall engine. A few have put them into estelle rally cars... And x-flows too.... __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

10-10-2007, 22:24	#14
rigsby Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: DONCASTER Posts: 1,120 Members Car: FELICIA FUN,FAVORIT,FABIA TDI,ESTELLE ROADSTER Thanks: 18 Thanked 116 Times in 112 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 the 1.3 lump will easily go to 100+bhp. speak to skudman on skoda-forum __________________ I DONT WANT TO DIE A GROWN UP!

10-10-2007, 23:23	#15
Skoda-Msport Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire Posts: 265 Members Car: 1988 Skoda Estelle 120L5 Thanks: 19 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 ...Another skoda all alloy lump is best suited to a rear engined skud or a similar weighted alloy engine, nothing heavy, else the fine handling is upset. Surely its easier to just tune the existing engine? Fabia 1400 block, cam, throttle bodies on custom management or twin 38/40 DCOEs, 4-1manifold+exhaust,uprated valve springs, head work, should see 130bhp+ __________________ 1988 Skoda Estelle 120L5 (Project car) 1995 Skoda Favorit GLXiE Flairline - white:- (killed by a blind OAP) 1991 Skoda Rapid 135RIC - (Sold)

11-10-2007, 08:48	#16
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,213 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 The standard 135/136 carbie engine will go to 120bhp, with internals, single sidedraught Weber and bananas.

11-10-2007, 08:53	#17
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 the 1.6 felicia engine and all of the skoda engines will cost a fair bit to get to around 120hp... i would try and get a 1.7 16v alfa 33 engine. quad throttle bodies, and lairy cams right from the factory

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ambrose89 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: alpha engine for skoda 130 look at the spec of paul wyatts skoda on skodarapid.com 120ish iirc

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