Stand alone engine 150+ HP
Stand alone engine 150+ HP
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Some vehicle engines now(2012) require four computers to operate properly. A custom wiring harness is $$$$.
How far back in time does one have to go to find an engine that can be made to operate "stand alone" for low dollars.
Require 150+ HP ( V6 ?).
Thanks.
How far back in time does one have to go to find an engine that can be made to operate "stand alone" for low dollars.
Require 150+ HP ( V6 ?).
Thanks.





RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
Said modules comprised one Deutz air-cooled Diesel engine with mechanical fuel injection, air start, and a fuel tank all mounted in a tube frame that made them easy to handle and stack. No electrical parts whatsoever. Attach a pump or generator to the flywheel, start 'em up, and just keep putting fuel in the tank.
I don't think you could make a new one today, because current emissions requirements pretty much demand computers.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
If it's a diesel, you just need pre common rail I think or adapt an old fashioned MFI system.
Regards
Pat
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RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
Assuming that the application is a vehicle and not a stationary application, GM V6s in the cheaper cars did not go full CAN until (relatively) recently, require only the engine controller, are relatively simple wiring-wise, and meet the power goal with ease.
RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
I have actually used an engine like this myself in a stationary application.
RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
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RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
However assuming you really do want an unmodified SI engine that runs without a computer, very early smogged engines often ran horrible carbs covered in vac pipes, and electronic (no contact breaker/rotor arm) distributors.
So that's be late 70s early 80s.
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Stand alone engine 150+ HP
There are some new engines you can still convert to a distributor and carb.
Which manufacturer is using 4 computers for the engine? Typically, there are multiple computers in the car, but only one is used for the engine controls.
I've converted a number of wiring harnesses for stand-alone operation. Just requires the wiring diagrams and time. The ability to re-program the computer helps too.