Does anybody know if honda s2000 engine and box will fit in locost as i have just got one,if so should have enough power now.
yep it will , can't remember who did it but someone on here has done it before
Try here: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=47666
Chris Mason did it, with heavy chassis mods. A couple have done it in Westfields too.
Massive bellhousing, relatively tall motor, No. 4 spins sometimes if not drysumped.
Cracking motor though.
Lyn.
Chris fitted his in an MK Indy though which has a higher chassis / scuttle / bonnet line than book. Seeing as in a Westie with a V8 bonnet its almost scraping the floor I doubt you'd get one in a book chassis without a significant bonnet bulge.
Confucing bit in this thread is that an S2000 engine ias not the same as the Type R 2 liter engine.
The s2000 is an Fseries engine
Type R is an K series engine
the K20 is the one you're after, and they'll fit a westfield that's for sure.
Grtz Thomas
The CTR engine is 40bhp down on the S2000 lump though, and Im not sure what gearbox would be used?
I always though there were problems with the direction Honda engine's turn in?
The K20A is of the Civic type R. The F20C is from the S2000.
The F20C will fit most sevens but it's talll, think it's 65cm. U'd be best off getting it complete with ECU, gearbox etc. Gearbox will
fit a MT75 tunnel.
The K20A didnt come with a rear-wheel drive gearbox setup. Not sure if it will bolt on a gearbox of a S2000. The F20C will give you 240bhp (!) and the
K20A "only" 220 bhp. Many say that the F20C doesn't break down and is properly tough. But I've seen quite a few explode (tho none
in a seven). both these engines spin the "right" way.
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Originally posted by StevieB
I always though there were problems with the direction Honda engine's turn in?
It's doable, but quite expensive. IIRC chris put about £7K!!!!! into his engine. Yes it will be ba$&ard fast, but relatively relaxed too. The engine is really tall though, and a dry sump is suggested. Megasquirt could be used, as Chris spent a fortune getting his done (can't remember who he used though). A stonger chassis would also be a good idea, if not because of the power, then because you'd be capable of 140 mph or so. A full cage would be good for the same reason.
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Originally posted by MikeRJ
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Originally posted by StevieB
I always though there were problems with the direction Honda engine's turn in?
The older 'D' and 'B' series engines turned "backwards", the newer K/F series does not.