seven-italy
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 07:55 AM |
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best engine for a locost
which is the best engine for a locost?
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smart51
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:04 AM |
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The best engine for a lightweight car is one that is light and powerful but not too torquey. Too much torque and all you'll get is wheelspin.
Too heavy and you'll nolonger have a light weight car.
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macnab
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:05 AM |
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It all depends what your looking for in the car and how it is to be used. Not really a valid question.
I'd like a supercharged V8 just for the fun in trying to control it
What's wrong with loads off wheelspin? tyres are cheap...
[Edited on 23/2/07 by macnab]
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D Beddows
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:07 AM |
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You realy didn't want to ask that 
The best engine is the one YOU want to fit - older Ford engines are easiest because rwd gearboxes aren't an issue and it's been done many
times before but there's no point spending all the time and money building a car with one if it's not the engine you want.
If you do a search you will get a fair idea of the pros and cons of just about every engine on your list - and I suspect a heated dissussion is about
to ensue on this thread which, if previous similar threads are anything to go by, wont help you at all
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shortie
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:11 AM |
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'Sits at bar, orders pint and awaits the fun!!'
cue major discussion!!
There's no best engine, make your choice, build one, if you make the wrong choice build another!
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fesycresy
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:14 AM |
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How much money have you got or is it a dreaming question ?
A nice 300bhp Duratec or turbo busa would just about satisfy my needs
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Danozeman
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 10:16 AM |
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Im surprised helfire hasnt joined in yet.
Different people will have different opinions on engine choice. If you want an out and out track screamer then a bike engine is best. For cruising
about with plenty of power then car engine.
Iv gone zetec because its a relativley light modern engine and they easy to come by and cheap.
My next build will be a V8 for the sound and extra grunt..
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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macnab
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 10:21 AM |
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No great surprises so far on how the voting’s going, mostly the engines folk are always talking about.
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iank
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 10:55 AM |
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Completely pointless question as there really isn't a right answer except 'it fits and has the characteristics that suit what you want
your car to be'.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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BlackSheep
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 11:06 AM |
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I'd love to get my hands on this:
http://www.radicalextremesportscars.com/news_folder/v8_sheruns/index.php
two hayabusa engines stuck to each other to make a v8... how's that for power to weight
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DarrenW
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 01:28 PM |
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There isnt such thing as a best engine. Depends on so many variables.
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 04:48 PM |
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uh - oh !!- i ticked other .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 05:14 PM |
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I ticked other. Only thing is the 500bhp, 10kg cold fusion engine I have in mind isn't actualy available at the current time...
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Simon
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 08:22 PM |
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Sorry, I don't consider the R V8 an american engine. Too long in the UK
So voted other!
ATB
Simon
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