Hallsonlineservices
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 05:24 PM |
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Hi, I'm thinking of building a kit car..
Ok I'm in the research phase of building a kit car, I have a lot of the do or parts already for a Sierra, 4 x hubs, driveshafts, LSD
differential and propshaft, steering column and associated gear, 2.0 Dohc engine, mt75 gearbox and propshaft etc..
I know the engine and gearbox are not the most favoured, but I have them Spare and in the true spirit of locost that's what I'm going to
use..
I have the Haynes roadster book, and so will be building to that
Spec but do I need
To make any changes to the chassis to take this engine? Also I'm 6' 3 so will I fit in a stock build chassis?
Thanks in advance for any help
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HowardB
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 05:33 PM |
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Welcome,
the best way to find out if you fit is to go along to a show and try to sit in some. Stoneleigh Kit Car
Show is soon.
Also if you add a location to your profile you may find someone local enough that you can pop and see,...
oh and good luck, just don't expect to do it for the £250! 
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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jossey
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 05:52 PM |
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Don't do it.
That said the feeling when you drive a super car speed car that you built in your garage is amazing.
Bit of advice if your over 6ft tall don't buy a tiger chassis.
If your building your own work with BMW running gear rather than the sierra as they are getting on a bit.
Oh and car engine or bike engine.......
I have a bike engine in mine but wish I had a car engine one but the grass is always greener etc
Get your self to a track day near you and ask kindly for a passenger ride till you find a car you like. I bought the tiger as it's light and
good for road and track. Down side is I'm 6ft3 and I don't really fit
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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Hallsonlineservices
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 05:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by HowardB
Welcome,
the best way to find out if you fit is to go along to a show and try to sit in some. Stoneleigh Kit Car
Show is soon.
Also if you add a location to your profile you may find someone local enough that you can pop and see,...
oh and good luck, just don't expect to do it for the £250!
If I could do it for £250 I'd be over the moon, but there is no hope of that!
My first set is to decide on the chassis and then get started, I anticipate the chassis being completed towards end of 2016.. With the car completed
within 2 years of this milestone
Although timescales will most likely slip
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Hallsonlineservices
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 05:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jossey
Don't do it.
That said the feeling when you drive a super car speed car that you built in your garage is amazing.
Bit of advice if your over 6ft tall don't buy a tiger chassis.
If your building your own work with BMW running gear rather than the sierra as they are getting on a bit.
Oh and car engine or bike engine.......
I have a bike engine in mine but wish I had a car engine one but the grass is always greener etc
Get your self to a track day near you and ask kindly for a passenger ride till you find a car you like. I bought the tiger as it's light and
good for road and track. Down side is I'm 6ft3 and I don't really fit
I already have the running gear that's had new bearings etc within 12 months, engine I see as a chop and change so going bmw route is not
something that interests me if I'm honest, love the old sierras (have 4 of them at the min) so I know there weaknesses for rust and despite its
reputation, the Dohc is a very good strong engine if well maintained..
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skov
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 07:01 PM |
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Nothing wrong with the engine and running gear, especially if you already have it!
Not sure about the engine, but you'll need to modify the chassis slightly for the MT75 gearbox (can't remember if the details are in the
book or not).
It's going to be tight, but you should just about fit in one with careful seat choice. The Haynes is quite big as 7's go.
Trying to find one you can sit in before you start building is probably a good idea though.
Have you joined the Haynes Forum yet?
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ali f27
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 07:06 PM |
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See if you can get scorpio 2.3 delt the balance shafts itbs and 200 bhp dont and it was great engine
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twybrow
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 07:09 PM |
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I am 6' 6" and I fit in a Stuart Taylor which is smaller than the Sierra based chassis tend to be. I found floor mounted pedals, and a
well chosen well placed seat counts for a lot, as does a small steering wheel and an adjustable column. Heading to Stoneleigh is a very good idea for
both trying lots of cars for fit, and also many of the manufacturers do show discounts, so if you can make a decision,you may get a bargain.
Good luck with the decision making and build!
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 07:15 PM |
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Welcome to the forum... from another member in Hyde. As far as I know that makes 4 Hyde members. I've not a lot of Haynes specific knowledge as
I built a Fury but you'r welcome to call and see me at work in Stalybridge to pick what brains I have and look over the car.
There's nothing wrong with the Sierra running gear (OK the front hubs and diff could be lighter) and the only reason it's going out of
fashion is that Sierras are getting a bit thin on the ground in scrap yards. The DOHC doesn't have a great power to weight but should get you on
the road easy enough, especially as it's probably pre'95 so will avoid a cat' being required for IVA.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Hallsonlineservices
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 08:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Welcome to the forum... from another member in Hyde. As far as I know that makes 4 Hyde members. I've not a lot of Haynes specific knowledge as
I built a Fury but you'r welcome to call and see me at work in Stalybridge to pick what brains I have and look over the car.
There's nothing wrong with the Sierra running gear (OK the front hubs and diff could be lighter) and the only reason it's going out of
fashion is that Sierras are getting a bit thin on the ground in scrap yards. The DOHC doesn't have a great power to weight but should get you on
the road easy enough, especially as it's probably pre'95 so will avoid a cat' being required for IVA.
Thank you for all the warm welcomes.. Today is the first day I've committed mentally to building one, and here is the first place I found with
like minded people.
I would love to have a look over your car, I'm in the unusual position car building wise of having the running gear before I start and so am
finding a chassis to match the oily bits rather than the other way round
Your right with regard to no cats, engine I have is from a 1990 car
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 09:57 PM |
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u2u sent with my work address/details.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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adithorp
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| posted on 23/4/14 at 10:35 PM |
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..and as Howard said, try and get to Stoneleigh show. You'll get loads of ideas, inspiration and with a bit of cheek you should be able to try a
few cars for size.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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snapper
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| posted on 24/4/14 at 07:39 AM |
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4 years is the build time I achieved and it was this that made the build easier in financial terms as I could spread the load
Having 4 Christmases and 4 birthdays in this period helped
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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Hallsonlineservices
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| posted on 27/4/14 at 08:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snapper
4 years is the build time I achieved and it was this that made the build easier in financial terms as I could spread the load
Having 4 Christmases and 4 birthdays in this period helped
That's what I'm thinking, if I told my wife I'm going to drop 4-8k on a car she would call me crazy as we don't have that sort
off spare money..
Then if I told her it was still unbuilt pile of scrap she'd throw me in the looney bin, I see it as 12 months prep for the chassis build, giving
me time to complete a couple of my projects to the point they can drive and go into lockup garages giving me build space, and also time to ensure I
can get the old Sierra parts reconditioned to like new condition
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