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Locost engine options
Fandango - 13/6/15 at 05:17 PM

Hi all.

I am looking into buying a Locost previously raced in the 750MC series, so has the regulation 1.3 engine, and 4 speed box.

Will be looking to get a bit more grunt out of it, so 2 questions;

What engine / box combinations can be fairly easily / economically installed (looking at 140hp+)?

What price can I expect to get back by selling the (running perfectly, top end rebuilt) 1.3 engine?

Cheers Carl


rusty nuts - 13/6/15 at 05:27 PM

Easiest to fit would be a 1600 Xflow


daniel mason - 13/6/15 at 05:53 PM

And the 1300 would probably of use to a fellow locost racer

[Edited on 13/6/15 by daniel mason]


joneh - 13/6/15 at 08:32 PM

Have you driven it? If it has a race tuned 1300 xflow it'll be quick. Probably around 110 bhp already.


Fandango - 13/6/15 at 08:40 PM

Yes, perhaps I should take it for a trackday before embarking on serious surgery.

Anyway fingers crossed, the seller and I are now close to agreement, so hope to have the deal done tomorrow.


Fandango - 18/6/15 at 09:06 PM

Deal now done, so hope to get it out (quite fancy Anglesey) for a test day soon.

Watch this space for my Tiger Avon for sale.


coozer - 18/6/15 at 09:18 PM

Let's see some pics!


Fandango - 18/6/15 at 10:27 PM

Yes, will get some pics next week, as I have not collected it yet.