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Author: Subject: Yamaha R1 engine dimensions
Echidna

posted on 23/2/08 at 10:37 AM Reply With Quote
Yamaha R1 engine dimensions

Could someone measure the basic dimensions of his/her R1 engine and post them here?
I am in the process of designing an inboard suspension for my Locost and i must take into account the available space i will have. Thanks!

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Puk

posted on 23/2/08 at 10:51 AM Reply With Quote
If you have CAD then you can download a CAD model of an R! motor from the DP site: http://www.dpcars.net/ and then look fir the links page.

I think that you'll be invited to make a contribution if you use the file.





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Echidna

posted on 23/2/08 at 06:17 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks for the CAD file!
After "measuring" the engine i found out that the distance between the engine's sprocket and the floor is quite big at about 230mm. So, the driveshaft will be about 230mm over the floor. I measured the inside height of my transmission tunnel and it was only 260mm!!!
So, the driveshaft will be very high inside the tunnel. Will i have any problems?

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Echidna

posted on 24/2/08 at 04:11 PM Reply With Quote
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tks

posted on 24/2/08 at 08:03 PM Reply With Quote
make a sketch of the situ...

then you can judge..

i think that it isn't a problem.

the complete tunnel is reserved for the driveshaft (CARDAN AXLE)

so wy not?? you only need to be sure that after everything there still is some groundclearance left....

regards,

Tks





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Puk

posted on 25/2/08 at 08:09 AM Reply With Quote
I'd be interested to know how much space there is between the underside of the prop shaft and the chassis floor. I'm not very comfortable with the regular fuel tank position (it is the rear crumple zone!) so one idea is to use the space in the transmission tunnel that becomes free when you don't need to house a car gearbox in it. The fuel tank in the Toyota MR2 sits in the "transmission tunnel" between the seats so its not such a new idea.

Cheers,
Puk

[Edited on 25/2/08 by Puk]





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