k series engines question

**ProjectDrift** · 20-12-2009, 11:41 AM

hi,

i have recently committed to buy a ke55 coupe and will be the new owner next week

(its in immaculate condition only has 120k from new) and am wondering if all k series engine mounts and gearboxes are compatible with each other as i would like to put a 7k or 5k into it for a bit more power.

so if anyone could please help it would be much appreciated

Cheers nick

oh and heres a quick pic of the ke55

**4kforeva** · 20-12-2009, 03:06 PM

r u looking for a good power motor that will bolt straight in

**sheepers** · 20-12-2009, 03:37 PM

head on over to club K,
http://www.club-k.co.nz/Forums/
there isn't much these guys dont know about the interchangeability and options for these engines/cars.
sheepers.

**oldcorollas** · 20-12-2009, 07:11 PM

5K is basically a 4K block with larger bore.
7K has a wider block, and deeper sump, so it is not a direct bolt in.
gearboxes all bolt up to engine.

**ProjectDrift** · 20-12-2009, 07:23 PM

to (4kforeva) pretty much yeah want something with decent power output that can put the back wheels out with ease (wouldn't need much they only weigh 800kg) . but i dont want to spend thousands of dollars to put say a 4age in it just want something that can bolt in with minimal custom fab work and labor.

cheers for the replies guys much appreciated.

**4kforeva** · 20-12-2009, 07:31 PM

u have a pm

**SilverRA23** · 21-12-2009, 09:14 AM

Plenty of information on these conversions at www.rollaclub.com too

**SLO-030** · 21-12-2009, 09:14 PM

Just a note on the actuall 55. you have a XX model, 1 of only 500

**4kforeva** · 21-12-2009, 09:16 PM

not being rude just wonderin how u could tell

**oldcorollas** · 22-12-2009, 12:16 AM

the.. umm.. "XX" badge on the back?

**ProjectDrift** · 22-12-2009, 12:19 AM

oh really thank you for that so these will be quite the collectors items? how much would they be worth was looking on google and car sales said about 2k-3k? would that be right