Nivek4209
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 09:10 PM |
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3.0L V6 Honda engine
High lads has anyone used a Honda 3.0 v6 in a kit car
If so what gearbox was mated with it and how
I have a complete 3.0 vtec accord with sits at 200+ bhp as std and think this would be a nice reliable plant for the build but honda never fitted
these in rwd cars
I have a cunning plan involving a subaru drivetrain converted to rwd but this is untried as yet
Kevin
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parkiboy
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 09:19 PM |
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I personally wouldn't entertain the idea, Would be too heavy in my opinion, there's much better suited engines out there which are tried
and tested.
[Edited on 25/3/13 by parkiboy]
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 09:25 PM |
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How is an all alloy v6 too heavy
Kevin
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 09:27 PM |
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Just looked it up there at 110 kg
Kevin
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SeanStone
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 09:39 PM |
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Sounds like a great idea!
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twybrow
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 10:06 PM |
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Does it spin the right way? I thought a lot of Honda engines spin the wrong way!
Could make a cracking engine/donor for a middy project!
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 10:13 PM |
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Yes it spins the right way unlike the Honda b series
And it auto so no good with current box
Kevin
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Bare
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 10:34 PM |
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Try the Honda Vigour trans ? It at least has a longitudinally mounted engine (5cyl) but it is a FWD unit though.
As all Honda bits were designed for compatibility, likely a 6 speed TL clutch assembly could fit the crank.
Also the S2000 trans is a possible. V6 might be better than the S2000 engine as there is decent Tq with the V6..
And 275 hp variants :-)
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perksy
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 10:46 PM |
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How tall is the engine ?
Just wandering if bonnet clearance will be an issue when you have allowed for enough ground clearance under the sump and also the belhousing ?
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 25/3/13 at 10:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by perksy
How tall is the engine ?
Just wandering if bonnet clearance will be an issue when you have allowed for enough ground clearance under the sump and also the belhousing ?
Haven't even took out the engine as yet never mind put a tape on it but why sorta height have I got to play with
Here's the engine still in car
[Edited on 25/3/13 by Nivek4209]
Kevin
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 07:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nivek4209
Just looked it up there at 110 kg
That sounds incredibly optimistic, lighter than many alloy 4 pot engines.
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PeteS2k
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 10:05 AM |
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Excellent!  I think it's great when people want to try something just a little bit different. You can make anything fit, if you start from the
right chassis, with a bit of engineering and imagination.
It might be worth having a look at http://www.alfadax.com, 'The Black Flash's build diary. He's using an Alfa v6 mated to
an S2000 box. I don't know how the Alfa and Honda engines compare size-wize, but there will be a few useful pointers to be picked up from that
site.
Good luck - as a Honda fan, I'll watch with interest!
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turboben
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 10:38 AM |
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I saw one fitted in a dutton a few years ago, they had cut and shut the bellhousing (to fit a manual) using a mig with alloy wire! It was really fast
and sounded nice.
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 12:18 PM |
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That's me happy now once someone else has tried it I'm happy
And yes iit is a really sweet sounding engine and being a vtec Honda it gonna love to be revved
MIKE RJ
just look up google search Honda v6 engine weight that's what ya get 110kg
Kevin
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b14wrc
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 12:22 PM |
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Hi Nivek,
Have you considered running your 3.0 transverse in the rear? You could easily build a middi....
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 12:48 PM |
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Auto box fitted to all European Honda 3.0 cars
Only a few Honda acuara six speed manuals in the USA
After much googling that's what I've found out
Kinda wanna stick with the front engine rear drive plan if possible
Might have sourced another complete impreza turbo with head trouble for 250€
[Edited on 26/3/13 by Nivek4209]
Kevin
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b14wrc
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 08:13 PM |
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Cool was only suggesting an idea. I like the idea of a Honda v6, keep us posted.
You might have a few issues with a scooby boxer four in a locost by the way, before you buy check the width and height of the engine. I wanted to do
this originally, and although I'm very sure it could be done, I don't think it would end up looking much like a locost....  The EJ20 is
wider than you think and if your trying to fit the heads in between the chassis rails you will most likely need a dry sump, they have deep sumps.
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 26/3/13 at 08:26 PM |
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Engine is buggered in the impreza
It's the gearbox and drivetrain I'm after
Kevin
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 27/3/13 at 08:53 AM |
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The Honda v6 as it sits in the accord is 26inches high
And 25 inch wide including exhaust manifolds
Kevin
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Nivek4209
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| posted on 30/3/13 at 09:28 PM |
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Could someone throw a tape on their.engine bay to see if the above would fit in
Kevin
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