anyone suggested one of these? I'm sure its not cheap but would be pretty unique!
Just a thought...
http://www.h1v8.com/page/page/1562068.htm
Hartley Enterprises brings you the H1 V8 engine. After 4 years of develop-ment and testing, the final product is a robust design with patented features related to it's compact design.
The H1 V8 is a 2.8 liter 32 valve V8 which weighs less than most 4 cylinder engines and is about the same size. Track cars and other lightweight race vehicles which have been limited to 4 cylinder engines for size and weight reasons are the target market.
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