Saracen - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

l1a1man · 12-22-2009, 23:28

What is the going price for one of these? Is it possible to convert one to a US engine and tranny for easy of getting parts?

Also the Ferret without a cannon?

kcimb · 12-26-2009, 02:57

l1a1,

It would be pretty hard. There were some Malaysian Saladins/Saracens that were converted to diesels and possibly automatic transmissions, but I am pretty sure the parts to do it are very hard to find. I've never heard of an engine/transmission swap being done. There are a few places in the US to get parts, and it's not THAT hard to get them.

There was a Saracen on Marcus glenn a few weeks ago for 5500$ or so. mk6... Ship it over here and it's a wrap.

PorscheTech911 · 12-26-2009, 04:45

British Saladin Armored Tank FV601:eBay Motors (item 140368745766 end time Dec-26-09 18:41:22 PST)

Not sure if this is what you want. Ferrets are cheap and plentiful here. 8k for one is normal give or take.

davidkroberts · 12-26-2009, 07:50

not sure about the Saracen, but we converted a Saxon to an allison and a 6bt at work two years ago. Also did a Mamba to a 4bt and a five speed the same time. It wasnt any harder than any other engine swap on anything and the performance was much better.

PorscheTech911 · 12-27-2009, 08:41

Ok found you a Saracen! And it's for sale here in the states from a good company. Here is the website listing. Vehicles for Sale | Drive A Tank

Hope this helps,

Adam

sdkfz · 12-28-2009, 12:43

that is nice ,really nice

kcimb · 12-28-2009, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidkroberts

not sure about the Saracen, but we converted a Saxon to an allison and a 6bt at work two years ago. Also did a Mamba to a 4bt and a five speed the same time. It wasnt any harder than any other engine swap on anything and the performance was much better.

The Saxon is a big funky looking 4x4 truck, just like the vehicle it replaced (Humber pig) so engine swaps aren't that hard.

It's a little more complicated for the Saracen/Saladin.

kcimb · 12-28-2009, 22:09

Holy smokes that Saladin went for 18100 dollars! That's a STEAL!

Bill W · 12-28-2009, 23:23

"Also the Ferret without a cannon? "
There was no ferret with a cannon, Ferrets had a .30cal browning/GPMG machinegun (Mk 1/2 had a .303 bren)., the Fox which was the replacement for the ferret had a cannon and a jaguar power plant.

l1a1man · 12-30-2009, 23:05

Darn nice looking trucks. This is my face now,

Did not expect that price tag. Will start looking at the Ferrets.