I'm new to the Locost Builders Forum. I am scratch building a Midlana with ST170 lump and six speed box.
I'm no stranger to a bit of metal fabrication so I feel I have made decent progress in the last 12 months. At this point I'd just like to
show pictures of my build. Hope you like it...
quote:Originally posted by big_wasa
I never got very far either.
I would love to see your progress. To upload them her you have to resize them manually to something like 150kb first.
Big wasa... I'm so glad you are interested because I need your help. The next stage in the build is getting the engine running. I wish to use
the stock OEM ecu and wiring harness. Problem is, I'm a total noob when it comes to electrics. I have seen your thread on "stripping
back" the OEM harness to only the minimum to get the engine running, this is path I want to take.
Whilst you wait for big Wasa, t might be an idea to add your aproximate location. You may have a friendly locoster nearby who'll pop round to
lend a hand or encouragement.
quote: Whilst you wait for big Wasa, t might be an idea to add your aproximate location. You may have a friendly locoster nearby who'll pop
round to lend a hand or encouragement.
Thanks It has been allot of grinding and TIG welding. My neighbours are now fully accustomed to the industrial noises coming from my garage
That's a sweet setup you have there Wasa! And a turbo on a factory ECU? Focus RS ECU and turbo maybe?
Noob alert! - I will need help with my wiring for sure. Could you provide a noob friendly, general overview of what is required to produce a
"stripped back" loom for the ST170 engine. I'm keen to learn. Any help is much appreciated.
quote:Have you read through a few of the threads ?
I have, I should probably mention that currently my engine has no guts in it (pistons, crank etc). I need to build it up first before I tackle the
wiring of course. I was just thinking I could do my research into the wiring whilst I have time on my hands. Plus I need to acquire an ECU and other
associated parts needed, because (rather foolishly) I never salvaged any other bits from the donor car other than the engine and box.
That engine would be brilliant in a Midlana! You may have to modify/lengthen the rear section of the chassis from the original drawings to package
everything in. There's a guy (Chris S) on the Midlana forum who has built one with an Alfa V6. Worth a look.
Fear not, when things are a bit more settled I'll start building something else, I have lots of ideas, too many projects and not enough time
and money.
It has been allot of grinding and TIG welding. My neighbours are now fully accustomed to the industrial noises coming from my garage 
