nick205
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| posted on 23/5/14 at 08:37 AM |
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Plastic V8 engine needed for a go-kart
Some of you may recall I built a cart last year for a local downhill go-kart race...
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=183119
Well this year we're building a second kart with a Hot Rod theme and we need a model V8 engine to fit on the front. I've had a Google and
looked on eBay, but can't seem to find anything suitable.
Anyone got any ideas...???
(given time I could probably make one, but as ever, time is short)
[Edited on 23/5/14 by nick205]
[Edited on 23/5/14 by nick205]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 23/5/14 at 08:56 AM |
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V8 Haynes plastic model?
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nick205
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| posted on 23/5/14 at 09:11 AM |
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That might well be an option!
Will measure up tonight and see how it works for scale on the kart.
Thanks Steve 
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Nickp
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| posted on 23/5/14 at 09:54 AM |
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Just put a real one in, surely the momentum of an old iron block Chevy will win the race for you too 
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MikeR
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| posted on 23/5/14 at 11:06 AM |
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Couldn't you "make" one?
Bit of MDF cut into rectangles, glued togother would make a 'head'. Glue / screw to a larger rectangle at an angle for the block. Make the
block into a square. Drill some holes and fit some leads. Paint black / silver. For exhause I suspect plastic waste pipe would look great once painted
silver.
A few hours should make something passable .... ish.
If you want to cheat fill the engine block with sand.
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nick205
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| posted on 23/5/14 at 11:25 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
Couldn't you "make" one?
Bit of MDF cut into rectangles, glued togother would make a 'head'. Glue / screw to a larger rectangle at an angle for the block. Make the
block into a square. Drill some holes and fit some leads. Paint black / silver. For exhause I suspect plastic waste pipe would look great once painted
silver.
A few hours should make something passable .... ish.
If you want to cheat fill the engine block with sand.
I could do, but I'm limited on time and will probably only just get the rest of the kart finished in time as it is.
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bi22le
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| posted on 23/5/14 at 11:34 PM |
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I would concentrate on making our safe and fast and not care about detail. As you say, you are going to be lucky to even finish it on time.
Put a bonnet on ir and forgery about the detail.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Nickp
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| posted on 24/5/14 at 04:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by bi22le
I would concentrate on making our safe and fast and not care about detail. As you say, you are going to be lucky to even finish it on time.
Put a bonnet on ir and forgery about the detail.
+1, just stick 8 pipes out of the bonnet
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loggyboy
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| posted on 25/5/14 at 01:34 AM |
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A few bits of wood cut up to make the v block, then two matching rockers from any small engine?
Mistral Motorsport
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TheGiantTribble
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| posted on 25/5/14 at 08:31 AM |
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Cut up a block or two of polystyrene, and add 8 pipes of pipe/small flower pots for trumpets
stand back and admire, just don't look too closely :-)
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RaveyDaveyDave
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| posted on 12/6/14 at 03:39 PM |
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Pic makes me smile.......
Why has your boy got a helmet on if the cart has no wheels?
Has he been around dads handywork before?????????????
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02GF74
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| posted on 12/6/14 at 09:18 PM |
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will we get an update and pics of what was finally made .... before it gets crashed 
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