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Japanese Donor Car??
iceT - 17/7/03 at 02:34 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm quite new here, not sure if anyone had asked this question.

Does any of you here knows what Japanese cars are suitable as a donor car? Say a Mazda?? Honda? Toyota?

I am planning to build a R1 BEC, but having tough time looking for suitable parts like hub, upright, diff etc... Ford parts are rather scarce here, so my best option is to go Jap.

Anyone with experience (or heard/read), would appreciate it if you share with me.

Thanks all!

DaveFJ - 17/7/03 at 07:45 AM

There are a couple of builders on here using the wankel engine from a Mazda RX7, dunno about the other parts though

Nitrogeno25 - 17/7/03 at 12:54 PM

Nissan 200sx (s13)

CA18DET (1.8, 16v, 180hp) it's not as heavy as everybody said (mine weights about 120Kg without air con)

5 speed box

IRS with LSD diff (although I went the live axle route)

Noodle - 17/7/03 at 02:03 PM

Dick Lukoszek has done a good website of his 200sx to Locost build in Aus. Check out http://www.qsl.net/vk4ir/clubman/clubman.htm

MX-5 is another Mazda options. Petite drivetrain, cracking gearbox. Another Aus example is at http://www.benchapman.com/default.asp?pageID=2&PageTypeID=4

Cheers,

Neil

gjn200 - 17/7/03 at 03:29 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nitrogeno25
Nissan 200sx (s13)

CA18DET (1.8, 16v, 180hp) it's not as heavy as everybody said (mine weights about 120Kg without air con)

5 speed box

IRS with LSD diff (although I went the live axle route)


Your just the person i want to talk to, gonna be doing this install myself and will need lots of advice. Expect some u2u's!!

Ps are you the guy from scotland I was talking to at stoneleigh?

iceT - 18/7/03 at 06:54 AM

Thanks guys! very helpful info!

At least now, I know where to start hunting! But I think I may not have made myself clear, I am looking at R1 engine, just needed the running gears... and also posted on the wrong category, should have been in Running Gears instead of Donor Cars! My bad!!

But nonetheless, great help you guys! Thanks!!

Nitrogeno25 - 21/7/03 at 08:42 PM

Glad to help if i can!

i build my chasis, fit an opel rear axle , and i'm preparing to start the engine prior to installation in the chassis. (almost ready to start it, maybe next week).

Gonzalo



quote:
Originally posted by gjn200
quote:
Originally posted by Nitrogeno25
Nissan 200sx (s13)

CA18DET (1.8, 16v, 180hp) it's not as heavy as everybody said (mine weights about 120Kg without air con)

5 speed box

IRS with LSD diff (although I went the live axle route)


Your just the person i want to talk to, gonna be doing this install myself and will need lots of advice. Expect some u2u's!!

Ps are you the guy from scotland I was talking to at stoneleigh?

Nitrogeno25 - 21/7/03 at 08:43 PM

One more thing, I'm in Uruguay, South America.

quote:
Originally posted by Nitrogeno25
Glad to help if i can!

i build my chasis, fit an opel rear axle , and i'm preparing to start the engine prior to installation in the chassis. (almost ready to start it, maybe next week).

Gonzalo



quote:
Originally posted by gjn200
quote:
Originally posted by Nitrogeno25
Nissan 200sx (s13)

CA18DET (1.8, 16v, 180hp) it's not as heavy as everybody said (mine weights about 120Kg without air con)

5 speed box

IRS with LSD diff (although I went the live axle route)


Your just the person i want to talk to, gonna be doing this install myself and will need lots of advice. Expect some u2u's!!

Ps are you the guy from scotland I was talking to at stoneleigh?

gjn200 - 21/7/03 at 08:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nitrogeno25
One more thing, I'm in Uruguay, South America.

quote:


PMSL

If you need a bit of info/help/ideas with the engine install lets us know as I've ran a 200sx for 4 years and picked up a bit of knowledge.