josty
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| posted on 20/6/04 at 09:41 PM |
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Ford sierra 2.0i dohc in locost
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone has already fitted a DOHC engine in a Locost.
I'm also foreseeing some EFI problems with this one...
Greetings,
Joost
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chick
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| posted on 20/6/04 at 10:10 PM |
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Have you seen the build manual for the luego
velocity? This covers installing the engine, using
the original but slightly modified EFI. I think the
velocity is more or less the same dimensions as
a lowcost, but the bonnet GRP is taller.
The build manual can be found online at:
http://www.luegosportscars.com/cars/velocity/index.html
Hope that helps,
Tim
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zetec
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| posted on 20/6/04 at 11:05 PM |
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Have a good read thru the passed threads on this engine before deciding for sure. Lots of info and ideas for other poss better engines.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 07:47 AM |
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THE DOHC has a reputation for self distructing at circa 100,000 miles with gudeon pin failure.
Look at a Zetec instead -- much the same installation problems but a better lighter more sporty unit.
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josty
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 08:34 AM |
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Actually I don't want Q plates so that's the reason for installing the sierra engine from my donorcar. My budget is also limited...
First I want to get the low budget car trough SVA, later on I will probably put an other engine (and transmision) in it, for instance a vauxaull 2.0
16v.
Greetings
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andyps
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| posted on 21/6/04 at 11:14 AM |
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Josty - that is the same principle I am using. I intend to make the chassis taller to allow for the engine, and to provide room for other tall engines
which may replace the DOHC later. I reckon 125bhp is not bad when it is included in the donor price.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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