Believe it or not I know a guy from Dundee who fitted a GSA lump into a BX, but gave up and scrapped it at the messing about with exhausts phase. Apparently it was fairly straight forward as the G driveshafts fitted without any bodgery. I wasn't terribly interested, as I've always considered the BX to be available with the finest engine known to man as standard (the venerable XUD...)mnde wrote:I find myself wondering what a Mk1 BX would be like with a proper Citroen flat four aircooled engine....
Mark.
What would be your ideal spec. BX?
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Re: What would be your ideal spec. BX?
If I was single (or had no intention of remaining attached to my testicles for more than 5 minutes after I brought it home) I would be after it like a shot. Very tempting but I think mine is reasonably close to my ideal spec - I find it difficult to choose between TD or 16v performance as it depends on my mood. I had wondered about the 2.1TD (bigger is ALWAYS better) with the 4x4 system as I have heard of one 1.7TD 4x4 being built, although I understand that space was erm, 'tight' round the back of the block.docchevron1472 wrote:I know of a 4x4 1.9 estate for sale for not alot right now if you're interested.
Now what about a second engine in the boot? One 16v, one turbodiesel. That way you could have the best of both worlds and have 4wd. Or am I just being silly now? (Saw a nice Alfa 164 once with 2 V6 engines, mmmmmmmmmm).
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I'm with you 100% on that, Tel!Terry Brooks wrote:My ideal BX?
My own '92 tzd ........only brand new,and without all the dents,rust,leaks and tempremental electrics.
My own Monica (TXD 17TD), fresh from the factory, would be ideal.
Only modifications I would like would be: Air, Black or Cream Leather, Electric Rears, and maybe a "6-speaker" setup (FF).
Rust, dings, leaks, bad earths, leaky sunroofs, could all be gladly omitted!
Dave
Ideal BX ?
In these times of ever increasing fuel costs, how about a mk2 Bx with the 1400 timing belt engine, suitably modified (higher compression and harder valves and seats) to allow permant running on LPG using a sequential injection kit.
Hence reduced road fund tax, reduced fuel costs, and since the car would almost be unmodified, minimal if any insurance implications either.
In these times of ever increasing fuel costs, how about a mk2 Bx with the 1400 timing belt engine, suitably modified (higher compression and harder valves and seats) to allow permant running on LPG using a sequential injection kit.
Hence reduced road fund tax, reduced fuel costs, and since the car would almost be unmodified, minimal if any insurance implications either.