Hi all,
Was just wondering if it would be possible to use a b16 honda engine in a locost, hooked up to a honda s2000 engine. And, if it is possible, why
haven't i seen one around?
1.6 engine with 170bhp from stock? Most people would be loving this, so is it simply that it's "to big" for a stock locost chassis?
I recall it's more because the crank runs the other way to most cars (including the s2000) so you'd be going backwards very quickly
Ah, that may be it then!
Still learning the whole engine scene... and locost scene, so forgive me for anything stupid i ask.
But, any other ideas for a powerful 1.6 engine, limited to that capacity by insurance
[Edited on 5/10/11 by raguri]
Run the diff/live axle upside down?
think this will need a LOT of thought, and money...
so may just go for something smaller (boring i know, but i only want to spend a total of 2.5k on the build!)
Flipping the diff will make the drive line centre line too high and to some extent will shorten the diff life .
For a first build keep it simple either go single donor Ford sierra or buy a complete car and put the engine you want in, ie change a Pinto for
a 1600 Zetec.
However be aware even with a 1300 xflo a Locost style car will be a lot livelier than than any tintop you have ever driven.
"i only want to spend a total of 2.5k on the build!) "
Most of us thought that at the start
Good luck anyway.
haha, i need to be strict about it, being my first car and all 
so actually, maybe a 1600 xflow or zetec would be a better option, less of a chance of me wrapping it around a wall somewhere
quote:
Originally posted by raguri
Hi all,
Was just wondering if it would be possible to use a b16 honda engine in a locost, hooked up to a honda s2000 engine. And, if it is possible, why haven't i seen one around?
....
That's what happens when you don't proof read!
I have two engines apparently, i'm just that amazing...
Meant gearbox for the s2000, but now know that wont work.
So now, it's 1.6 zetec and type 9.
Thought about building a middy? You could use the honda engine then I guess?
For about 2 seconds, but as it's my first ever build it will be stupidly hard to do.
plus, the kit i am looking at is the Aries Locost, but i'm still debating about whether to do live axle, or independent rear suspension.
Thinking that a 1.6 zetec or CrossFlow should be good enough for two years
Im still on my 1600 ish xflow 12 years later, and have no reason to stick anything else up front
Xflow's are cheap, cheap to run, easy to work on, dont need emission tests for MOT, or noise !
Hmm, do you have any idea of a rough 0-60 time?
only reason i ask, is because i don't want to be smoked by a load of chavs in their ford st's.
Call me petty, but that would kill me...
And also, 1600 crossflow for £100, good deal?
And type 9 for £50?
zetec se? 1.6 free revving and rwd conversion parts now available
www.shawspeed.com online shop zetec se sigma parts inc bellhousing for type 9 etc
was thinking of that, but would it be as reliable and easy to set up as a cross flow?
no reason why not, mass produced, modern and although i dont know i would bet its lighter than a crossflow. And with the price of crossflow parts creeping up its a better bet long term as well imo
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Originally posted by raguri
Hmm, do you have any idea of a rough 0-60 time?
only reason i ask, is because i don't want to be smoked by a load of chavs in their ford st's.
Call me petty, but that would kill me...
And also, 1600 crossflow for £100, good deal?
And type 9 for £50?
Personally I'd avoid crossflows. They were old technology when I started driving in the early 80's!
well, for £100 it will need a refurb (from escort-tec), as will the gearbox (or at least a good clean!)
However, just sent Steve at aries an email asking about mazda mx5 donors, so will wait and see about that!
And hmm, old tech?
But they're so widely used, even today, so what makes you say that... An engine's an engine is it not? 
PLUS, as someone's said on my other thread, x-flow means easier to pass IVA...
My first kit car and I am going for the middy option. Not really come up with any major problems yet.