tegwin
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:29 PM |
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Mid engined Haynes roadster.
Although the wonderfull book of Haynes roadster has not arived yet (santa is bringing it on tuesday )
I was wondering first of all how hard it would be to use the book chassis as a basis for a mid engined car...
And secondly what engine would be suitable.
I have been toying with the idea of a golf V6 engine, or the golf 1.8T engine...Or perhaps the MR2 Mk2 2.0L engine... But im not sure really...
Is it practical to run a transverse front mounted engine, in the middle of a kit car?
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RazMan
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
Is it practical to run a transverse front mounted engine, in the middle of a kit car?
Works for me In fact practically any FWD engine can be moved to the mid-rear position.
You could also consider more 'grown up' engines like the Audi 4.2 V8 
[Edited on 21-12-07 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:37 PM |
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so long as you can get the gear linkage sorted out
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Humbug
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:40 PM |
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If you wanted to keep at least the outer frame the same, wouldn't you have to end up with a central driving position, i.e. legs into the former
engine bay?
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 12:42 PM |
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erm sylva mojo , riot , etc .
a std book chassis , would need to much altering in reality , and you might aswell start afresh and take advantage of the new found freedom your
design allows .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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tegwin
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 01:50 PM |
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Thats very true volvosport....
Just use the haynes book for insipration...
What engines are tried and tested for using transversly mounted in the middle?
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 02:33 PM |
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anthying FWD if your brave enough .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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russbost
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 05:03 PM |
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Nahh! Use a bike engine!
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RazMan
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 05:39 PM |
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V6 Duratec
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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adithorp
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 07:58 PM |
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Would this layout work in a locost?
http://menace.fishersportscars.co.uk/
adrian
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keithice
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| posted on 21/12/07 at 11:22 PM |
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aeons use both the duratec V6 and the VAG 1.8 turbo as options... Razman's is the V6 in a very modified 2 seat, mine's a V6 in the 3 seat
coupe... but the turbo 1.8 is pretty adaptable..
Smile and wave boys.... Smile and wave....
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 12:31 AM |
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Toyota 4AGE from an MR2. Everything for a mid engined instrallati0on has been taken care of by Toyota Or the 3SGTE for more power (and weight).
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