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I just acquired a 2004 or 05(not sure)2.4L Turbo engine with everything included - computer, wiring and etc. I am thinking about installing it in a mid sixties Austin Healey sports car if I can get it in the engine bay - it will be a tight squeeze on height and width.

You might ask why this motor, because most healeys with engine transplants have ford 289s or other small block V-8s. Well in this case I am looking for a mid 200 HP motor that will be environmentally friendly (CAT), EFI, to make a daily driver - not a high performance car. Although if I can push it closer to 300 hp then I might pursue that goal. I got this motor at a very very good price and it has only 14,000 miles on it. I am well versed in the engine mechanics of vintage british 6 cylinder motors, but no absolutely nothing about newer computer controlled motors. so I have a lot to learn!!!

My questions are these:
Anyone have any experience in using this motor with rear wheel drive and another transmission? Or can you point me to another thread that discusses this as a possibility?

What books are recommended to learn about this powerplant?

I obviously will not be using the motor with a transverse mounting. Anyone have any tips on engine mounts for this thing if running in a traditional front/rear configuration?

What lift points are recommended for picking this thing up with an engine lift?

Performance parts shops recommended?

Thanks. that is a start. I am sure that I will have many more questions.

LHR