alawrence
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 08:25 PM |
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but WHICH engine ???
which are the popular bike and car engines ?
which require the least mods
mazda...toyota yam honda yadayadayada
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mookaloid
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 08:42 PM |
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bit of a broad question - what are you building? what do you want to use it for? etc etc more info needed please
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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alawrence
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 09:14 PM |
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track mostly...but poss road registered
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interestedparty
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 09:16 PM |
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As Mook said your questions are far too broad. To get useful info you need to give it, and so far you are not doing that.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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alawrence
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 09:17 PM |
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but what is the most tried and tested with minimum mods.
I cant believe you need TBs bike carbs etc to get a quick car
I want it simple
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interestedparty
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 09:20 PM |
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You are still doing it. Remember, give out the info first, in terms of making it clear what you want, then will help.
What you are doing is similar to someone asking the best way into town, without saying which town or where they are starting from.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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alawrence
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 09:57 PM |
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“What is the most popular engine which is tried and tested” is not a difficult question; it’s a matter of fact to someone who knows the subject.
The criterion of "mostly track but road registered" is possibly the most common kit car use.
And as for the comments made by “interestedparty” I’ve never heard so much condescending claptrap. Please if you see a post from me again please don’t
feel the need to contribute
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Benzine
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 10:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alawrence
which are the popular bike and car engines ?
petrol 4 stroke
HTH! <3
The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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hicost blade
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 10:17 PM |
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I rate the Vauxhall 2.0 XE as they are quite cheap and well tested
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adithorp
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 10:22 PM |
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Car engines...
Ford Pinto/Zetec/Duratec, Rover K series/V8, Vx RedTop. Toyata 4ag, Honda S2000....
Bike engine...
Honda Fireblades/Blackbird, Kwak zx9/10/11/12/14. Suzuki 'busa, Yamaha R1's....
Rule out the Pinto as it's a bit old hat, S3000 great engine bit complicated to fit, Blackbird and Busa need drysump if you want them to last.
Rover V8 probably not the best suited to track cars. That still leaves a long list without more info.
BEC is probably the best option for mostly track use but then we;re starting to open another can of worms.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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eddie99
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 11:08 PM |
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What is it for? What Car, Etc... Its a vague question however many variables you give it but with non its not possible, there are so many engines used
in the world, non of them would be there if they weren't best for a car at a certain time.
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iscmatt
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 11:11 PM |
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Please search this topic, it has been covered to death. If you want an answer though
Duratec, S2000 or Pinto
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stevebubs
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 11:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alawrence
“What is the most popular engine which is tried and tested”
If this is the case, then it's going to be something like the ford crossflow....used in kit cars from the early 70s and still in use
today....
Not the quickest by a mile...but almost certainly the most ubiquitous...
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interestedparty
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 05:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alawrence
Please if you see a post from me again please don’t feel the need to contribute
Asking stupid questions is often likely to provoke stupid answers.
When you ask next ask a question try to provide some context. Tell us a bit about what chassis you have, and, rather more important, what your budget
restrictions are. Would there be any point in telling you that the best engine would be a Cosworth Duratec? Would you be able to afford it?
I don't think my previous answer was condescending, I think it was an attempt to provide an analogy to your question.
Here's a thought, why not go on a computer forum and ask "what's the best computer?", or a fishing forum and ask
"what's the best reel/". I am sure you will get similar responses to the ones you've had here, and in some forums they will be
a lot less polite.
What you need to do now is to get reading. The posts in this forum section go back 10 years. Get yourself a cup of coffee and a comfortable chair and
start working your way back through them.
HTH
[Edited on 4/10/10 by interestedparty]
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 07:32 AM |
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Looking back at your previous thread, it seems you want to race in the locost series. I think there are restrictions on what engines you can use. May
ba worth finding out first.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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hughpinder
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 07:38 AM |
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What race series are you planning on entering? Some only allow certain engines.
Regards
Hugh
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Alfa145
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 08:22 AM |
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Lambo V10, fantastic engine, would need no mods to make a quick car......
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AdamR
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 08:51 AM |
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The best mainstream 4 cylinder engine around is prob the Honda K20. Not sure what RWD gearbox
options there are though.
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boggle
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 10:50 AM |
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i like the idea of a subaru flat four in a rear/mid engine set up using the standard gearbox. or a bike engine in a small light car, or a big v8 in a
big heavy car....
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adithorp
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 10:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alawrence
but what is the most tried and tested with minimum mods.
I cant believe you need TBs bike carbs etc to get a quick car
I want it simple
To narrow down the previous list using those critera...
CEC...
Ford crossflow, 1300 version if you intend to race locost series.
Ford Pinto, old hat but not a lot to do to fit.
Ford Zetec, newer but more work to fit in-line.
BEC...
Most of the 900-1000cc engines, Blades, R1, ZX9 etc loads done with all model years. Few mod's needed but nothing difficult (sump baffles,
breather mods).
Some stuff needs dry sump,oilcoolers etc.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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RAYLEE29
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 12:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Car engines...
Ford Pinto/Zetec/Duratec, Rover K series/V8, Vx RedTop. Toyata 4ag, Honda S2000....
Bike engine...
Honda Fireblades/Blackbird, Kwak zx9/10/11/12/14. Suzuki 'busa, Yamaha R1's....
Rule out the Pinto as it's a bit old hat, S3000 great engine bit complicated to fit, Blackbird and Busa need drysump if you want them to last.
Rover V8 probably not the best suited to track cars. That still leaves a long list without more info.
BEC is probably the best option for mostly track use but then we;re starting to open another can of worms.
adrian
Hey dont diss my engine man
lol
im not going to tell my engine what you said about it, just cause its old! it might spit out its newly inserted core plugs lol.
Ray
p.s I even considered a lotus twink i was offered as i thought it would be quite retro
[Edited on 4/10/10 by RAYLEE29]
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alawrence
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 06:26 PM |
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cheers for the info chaps
I think a bike engine is the way to go given whats been said.
Thanks
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alawrence
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 06:30 PM |
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Anal Retention
now then interested party...this is your field of expertise.
see if you can keep it under 2000 words
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interestedparty
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 06:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alawrence
now then interested party...this is your field of expertise.
see if you can keep it under 2000 words
Whatever, troll.
As some day it may happen that a victim must be found,
I've got a little list-- I've got a little list
Of society offenders who might well be underground,
And who never would be missed-- who never would be missed!
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alawrence
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| posted on 4/10/10 at 07:15 PM |
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xxx
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