Posted By: Ferrarist
20VT longitudinal engine conversion? - 10/07/2017 12:03
I'm planning to build my second Locost project, using 20VT i have spare in my garage.
My plan is to fit the engine longitudinally, for better weight balance. My existing build is transverse engine, it cost and weight less......Now braking, initial turn-in is great, but upon applying some boost, weight shifts to the rear and if front end did not point to the exit, no steering at all.
I want to use 20VT, have all aux for it, engine loom too......
Problem is that i must ditch OE gearbox and use BMW GB or any other longitudinal engine GB.
Which means that adaptor plate must be used.
Any solutions, know-how or similar builds i can follow????
My plan is to fit the engine longitudinally, for better weight balance. My existing build is transverse engine, it cost and weight less......Now braking, initial turn-in is great, but upon applying some boost, weight shifts to the rear and if front end did not point to the exit, no steering at all.
I want to use 20VT, have all aux for it, engine loom too......
Problem is that i must ditch OE gearbox and use BMW GB or any other longitudinal engine GB.
Which means that adaptor plate must be used.
Any solutions, know-how or similar builds i can follow????