les g
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 08:54 PM |
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2 litre DOHC engine
hey guy i am about to start building a locost using a 2 litre DOHC engine. has anyone done this before or got any handy hints or advice etc? many
thaks les g
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JohnN
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 09:01 PM |
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Yes, brace yourself for an onslaught of negativity.
It is largely considered to be big & heavy with virtually zero tuning parts/potential.
I've used it and it's "adequate" however, if you want more power, then there are better engines.
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coozer
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 09:05 PM |
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Yes, the negative side is the lump is useless compared to every other Ford engine on the block. Low power, heavy weight, no tuning and expensive to
service and repair.
Swap it for a zetec. You can get a whole mot failure Mondeo for less money than a DOHC service!
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 09:07 PM |
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Could be worse. Could be a jag engine 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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r1_pete
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 10:34 PM |
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I was going to use one, but now using a zetec, they really aren't a good choice.
I was swayed by folk on here, and also by pricing up routine parts.
Rgds.
Pete.
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blakep82
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| posted on 25/1/08 at 11:33 PM |
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zetec or vauxhall
i'm using vauxhall
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andyps
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| posted on 31/1/08 at 01:57 PM |
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I've got one I am planning to use - it came with the donor so I reckon 125bhp for £50 is ok. Surely that is the Locost ethic!
Andy
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t.j.
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| posted on 2/2/08 at 06:56 PM |
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Locost rules! 1 sierra 50 Euro + 2 spare engines.
I'm using it. First get it on the road......
It not much more lumpier as the OHC.
I shortened the sump and no bulge on the bonnet. angled the engine 3.5 degr forward.
And yes there are nicer engines, but A zetec isn't a great step IMO. I would then go for 5 cilinders like volvo or 4 cylinder toyota or honda
power.
Please feel free to correct my bad English, i'm still learning. Your Dutch is awfull! :-)
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