Ive been toying around with the idea of adapting the Lotus twin cam head that we have sitting around, to a 1600 crossflow block.
Ive been looking through the Burtons catalog & they sell the bits to do it.
 
I have been doing a few sums & at a rough guess would cost around 2-3 grand.
 
 Has anyone else done this before, or know anything about this that I should be aware of?
 
Cheers

send a PM to Mk1lotus, he will know exactly what's required, and more than likely be able to supply what you need,
 
Cheers
Woz

Yes a very common mod, has been ever since supply of genuine T/C blocks started to dry up. Using T/C pistons, 1600 rods and crank.  Requires a spacer above front cover and 122 tooth chain (though a 120 tooth can be made to work).
 
Burtons, yes, or elanfactory.com.au in Vic if you want to buy locally 
 
See weblink in title of reply, a useful read
 

thanks guys, definatly some food for thought there. The elan website is very helpful.
 
Sounds like it wont be mission impossible if its a common thing to do.
 Just have to start saving
 

Hi Neale, is your estimate including carbs? Will you be sourcing a new or used head?