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20VT into Locost build

Posted By: Ferrarist

20VT into Locost build - 17/10/2017 19:00

Don't know if it's right section to post, but few 20VT related questions.
I plan to build my second Locost project with 20VT longitudinally fitted on it. Have 2 spare engines and i want to use one.
Problem is that i must "couple" 20TV engine with BMW E39 gearbox.
I need a flywheel in order to take measurements for adaptor plate, but dont have spare. And it's hard to find one here.
Did any other Coupe(NA or 16VT had same size flywheel i can use.
Don't care if it's starter teeth different, i just need to take and measure offsets.
And i dare to ask if anybody knows if some ever did something similar with COupe engine?
Posted By: andyps

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 17/10/2017 19:59

I can't help you in relation to the flywheel but when I was building a Locost I did wonder if it could work with a 20VT engine but never pursued the idea, mainly because of the lack of a suitable gearbox. I also feel that a Locost type car is better without a turbo but that may just be me. If I were to be doing something similar I think I would use the engine and original gearbox and make a mid-engined car - that could be good fun!

My Locost chassis is now haning from the Garage roof waiting for another time. Life got in the way of building it and one thing I wanted it for was hillclimbing which I now use the Coupe for so it is getting further back on the list!
Posted By: Ferrarist

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 18/10/2017 12:04

Originally Posted By andyps
I can't help you in relation to the flywheel but when I was building a Locost I did wonder if it could work with a 20VT engine but never pursued the idea, mainly because of the lack of a suitable gearbox. I also feel that a Locost type car is better without a turbo but that may just be me. If I were to be doing something similar I think I would use the engine and original gearbox and make a mid-engined car - that could be good fun!


Already have mid-engined Locost with 20vt.....but its mainly for trackdays, i need standard engined build in order to be able to register it.
Turbo locost had pros and cons, but with gearbox adapter plate, i will be able to choose between lot of Alfa engines as well.....
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 18/10/2017 13:57

Pictures please ferrarist?

I race a locost with a 2.0 zetec. The yellow one in the video smile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZhh55e6hvE&list=PL3qENSLr9HgPD1sPWEATtOx7Nm8HnYbQK
Posted By: Ferrarist

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 19/10/2017 19:36

Originally Posted By elder81
Pictures please ferrarist?

I race a locost with a 2.0 zetec. The yellow one in the video smile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZhh55e6hvE&list=PL3qENSLr9HgPD1sPWEATtOx7Nm8HnYbQK

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fhBGgpPp3bCsndJm2
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WwDhN6XHtftfvKe72
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z9Kp55szbef1gmAg2
Posted By: french_coupe

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 20/10/2017 06:09

Hi Ferrarist,
Like the pictures. Is this a kit car? I am looking to build something similar, but don't like the kits out there. This one looks ideal.
Frazer
Posted By: Ferrarist

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 20/10/2017 09:05

I designed by myself suspension setup with double a-arms front and rear.....there is many book-builds around, but i need it only for trackdays......
Posted By: barnacle

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 20/10/2017 16:28

I stuck a 20VT engine into Quantum 2+2. It was quite nippy...
Posted By: Countrycruising

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 21/10/2017 11:57

Originally Posted By barnacle
I stuck a 20VT engine into Quantum 2+2. It was quite nippy wanted to kill me everytime it boosted at full throttle...


Corrected that for you Neil wink
Posted By: barnacle

Re: 20VT into Locost build - 21/10/2017 16:31

Well, yes, there *was* that...
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