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Author: Subject: mx5 engine and gear box in "book chassis"
threadbare wallet

posted on 22/6/14 at 06:38 PM Reply With Quote
mx5 engine and gear box in "book chassis"

I have a luego locost which as far as i know is "book dimensions" i have a xflow at present, i have been planning on a zetec conversion with a type 9 gearbox over the winter but with the prices of decent gearboxs going up and up i have been considering a mx5 engine and gearbox instead,any one done it in this chassis? Is it easy enough ? I cant find much info on here or else where. In the states theres a bit but that seems to be from those that are building from sctatch with the engine in mind. Will the geatbox fit in easy enough? I dont mind a bit of cutting of a tube or two but i dont want a whole redisign.i have a solid rear axle so i guessthe prop shaft would need to be made up but that wouldnt be a problem.also can they be run on oe ecu's? I like the idea of stock ecu's where pos.and how much different is the 2.0 from the newer mx5? I presume its the same as the ford duratec but with a rwd gearbox.





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rash12

posted on 22/6/14 at 07:30 PM Reply With Quote
mx5

hi if you are close by your welcome to come and measure I have an engine and gearbox in the garage if that helps you at all, where abouts are you im in Scunthorpe north lincs
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threadbare wallet

posted on 22/6/14 at 07:43 PM Reply With Quote
Thank but i'm in kent so bit of a trek lol.but if you get a chance the width of the bell housing would be handy. Thanks





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Dick Axtell

posted on 22/6/14 at 07:57 PM Reply With Quote
MX5 Info

Hello,

If he hasn't already replied, check out JAG on this forum. See - http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=184610. His is running still!





Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!

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rash12

posted on 22/6/14 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
16 inches would give you a little clearance
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threadbare wallet

posted on 22/6/14 at 08:18 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by rash12
16 inches would give you a little clearance


Great thanks for the rapid reply time for a load of measuring.





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rash12

posted on 22/6/14 at 08:24 PM Reply With Quote
good luck mate
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