tommy_gsxr
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:26 AM |
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hi all
hi all i am new to the site and am sorry if this in the wrong section.
I am wanting to build a locost car from scratch as in weld the chassis my self arggggg lol with the aim of building a fast road, track car and was
trying to get a few pointers rely. i have not decided on a power plant yet, was thinking along the lines of a 2.0 zetec on 45s orrrrrrrr a cossie lump
as the dona car is a sierra was thinking 3 birds with 1 stone lol dona car, engine andddd big power lol or would the chassis not be able to handle
that kind of power? ohhhhhh i have so many questions and i am more than sure that i will think or more lol, thanks for any advice and coments. will be
greatfull for you to shair ya build stories and horror stories and any recomendations. as you can tell i have never build a car lol thanks for takeing
the time to read my babble lol. tom
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:32 AM |
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You have a U2U message.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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tommy_gsxr
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:45 AM |
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cheers mate, how much do i need to expect for a budget? just at a very ruff idea
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:51 AM |
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 zetec on 45's, good choice there
Link
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Hellfire
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:53 AM |
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Ever considered dropping a bike engine into your chassis?
Phil
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tommy_gsxr
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:57 AM |
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the zetec does sound like a very good option, what kind of power could i expect with the 45s? hummmmmm yeah i thought about a bike engine but things
like reverse gear ect??? but i would love a bike engine as i am a bike nut lol
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:03 AM |
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Power is limited by cams and head.
165bhp ish on a standard engine with carbs or Tb's and a reasonable exhaust.
Tb's, cams and head work and a good exhaust will get you 220bhp
The above is going to cost £££££ 
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tommy_gsxr
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:09 AM |
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hummmmm thats not bad at all to be honest and they do sound awsome hehehe
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adam1985
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:10 AM |
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budget should be about £250
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:28 AM |
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£250 In 1992!
Chassis (scratch Built) £200 with brackets, excl tools and welder.
Engine £300+ for decent engine
Gearbox £150 Type 9 (unless you find a bargain like i did at £50.
Axle £100+
Hubs £30+ (needing new bearings and a good clean)
Prop Shaft (Made to measure) £150
Wheels £50+
Bodywork & Sheet Ali £150+
Steering Rack (New) £80
Wishbones & Bushes £200+
IVA £450
All in all, probably do-able for under £3k.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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big_wasa
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 11:58 AM |
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The induction raw is much louder than the exhaust
Budget, much more than you think 
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tommy_gsxr
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 02:02 PM |
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i guess i would need a special rear axel to run a bike engine and reverse gear, any idea on cost and where to get 1 from?
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 02:54 PM |
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Depends where you get it from Paul.
I had almost given up looking for my £50 one, and was about to buy one off an ebay shop for £150 with a guarantee.
In terms of Axle, you dont need a special axle. The output shaft connects to the prop shaft as the normal type 9 gearbox would. The BEC guys will
know moreabout this in the BEC forum here.
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Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
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Originally posted by MakeEverything
Gearbox £150 Type 9 (unless you find a bargain like i did at £50.
£150!!!
Dont know anyone who has paid much more than about £50 myself!! Anyone??
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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adithorp
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 05:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tommy_gsxr
i guess i would need a special rear axel to run a bike engine and reverse gear, any idea on cost and where to get 1 from?
To run a bike engine...
You take off the output sproket and replace with a drive flange, mount the engine longitudinaly, then via a conventional propshaft, to the rear into a
normally mounted diff or live axle.
Reverse is either electric powered or a mechanical reverse box fitted between the prop and diff.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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tommy_gsxr
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 06:02 PM |
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is there a big cost diffrence between a car engine build vs a bike?
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Simon
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 07:25 PM |
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Yep, if a bike engine goes pop, you spend the same to replace it it or get it fixed whether it's a £500 banger or £2k busa motor.
Lolocost are doing brand spanking new crate Zetec blacktop engines for £750!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ATB
Simon
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stevegough
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 09:25 PM |
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Hi! Paul, and welcome to the site - I'm pretty new here too, and finding that the members are very helpful - and much better at finding problems
- I thought I was pretty good at that myself!
One place I have found a lot of inspiration and assistance is the photos each person has posted - a picture paints a thousand words takes on a new
meaning! 
Just click on the small black square in the left columns to access the photo lists.
And Don't be shy - ask whatever you feel you need to.
Best of all - enjoy what you are doing!
Regards, Steve.
 
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Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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