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2.8 V6 in the standard locost chassis????
Ben 4x4 Shepperd - 26/8/02 at 05:09 PM

Does any one know if I need to modify the standard locost chassis from the book to fit a 2.8 v6 from a E-reg sierra???

Alistair Mc - 27/8/02 at 02:03 PM

Ford v6 fits fine in a standard chassis, I have a 2.9 v6 in my locost. Only problem I have found is the hight above the top chassis rail.

Ben 4x4 Shepperd - 27/8/02 at 10:50 PM

yeah I think I will have an air scoop or a power bulge or just have half the engine sticking out the top!!!!

Lars - 28/8/02 at 09:47 PM

what would you estimate the 0-60 mph to be?

James - 29/8/02 at 08:54 AM

Ben 4x4 Sheppard wrote:

quote:
Does any one know if I need to modify the standard locost chassis from the book to fit a 2.8 v6 from a E-reg sierra???


There will almost certainly be issues with fitting the alternator- I think it'll need to be moved upwards and a different length belt fitted to compensate- otherwise it'll hit the 'J' or 'S' top rails.

It's a pretty heavy beast so make sure you calculate the power:weight such that you know it's worth using it!

Good Luck,

James

Ben 4x4 Shepperd - 29/8/02 at 06:12 PM

I have no idea what the 0-60 will be ask ewan spence he is doing the same but is nearly finished!! hopfully pretty quick!!

ewanspence - 30/8/02 at 09:50 AM

I would guess around 6.5

I would gues the std bhp will be around 160 - 170 after taking the standard 150bhp, added a pair of big exhausts and a performance filter.
The woeght will be around 750 - 800 (a complete guess) so a bhp/tonne of (160/800 8 1000)= 200

This is a guess so feel free to correct me.

Ewan.

Alistair Mc - 30/8/02 at 11:09 AM

Ford v6 engine weight is about 320pounds, the altanator needs to be moved, I placed mine backwards, I will post some photos in the archive.