AndyGT
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| posted on 28/1/08 at 02:35 PM |
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xflow or XE with escort mk2 diff.................
To many the answer looks obvious...
But the question is in light of that I have my trusty mk2 with 1.6 xflow which is going to take too much time to tidy the bodywork so decided to build
a locost. I am fortunate to have fitted less than 2,000 milesago a new Quaiffe ATB diff into the axle.
If I was to go for an XE installation would the escort axle casing and diff take the extra power (considering I don't have feable ford planet
gears!!) ???
Also the car will be made to be used in europe so would be made in LHD format, is the XE better suited to a LHD installation or is it the xflow?
Will the chassis need to be hugely different for the XE installation from the xflow?
Thanks in advance for any comments
PS I have the manta fitting dizzy, gearbox etc to make the xe installatn complete so there would only be extra cost for carburation. BUT, did I read
somewhere that twin webbers are not OK on SVA?
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 28/1/08 at 07:23 PM |
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From what I have heard the escort axle is pretty safe up until about 190-200bhp. Even then i don't think it's the diff that starts to get
upset but the halfshafts. With a stockish XE I dont except you will have much trouble.
As for the XE in a book chassis it can and has been done numerous times. It is a big heavy engine and its height can cause a headache. I cant think of
any reason why it couldnt be used in a LHD configuration though. Otherwise, it's a damn good engine for not a lot of money.
Cheers,
Andy
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/1/08 at 08:26 PM |
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With the crossflow you will have to route the steering column around the exhaust manifold - not a major problem, as you could take them horizontal and
over the top of the chassis (often seen).
You will also have to get around the alternator somehow...
Here's a picture (ignore the yellow circle!) where you can see the exhaust and the edge of the alternator.
Apart from those, there's nothing in the way...
HTH,
David
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AndyGT
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| posted on 29/1/08 at 06:35 PM |
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do you think it would be to just go for a RHD installation or is there an idea engine to use on LHD locosts?
nothing is impossible
everything is possible
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