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20VT into Locost build #1609851 17/10/2017 20:00 17/10/2017 20:00
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride
Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria	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? Last edited by Ferrarist; 17/10/2017 20:02. 20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: Ferrarist] #1609853 17/10/2017 20:59 17/10/2017 20:59
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,299 Pontefract, West Yorkshire andyps Club member 1482
andyps Club member 1482 My job on the forum Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,299 Pontefract, West Yorkshire	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! Andy

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: andyps] #1609892 18/10/2017 13:04 18/10/2017 13:04
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride
Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria	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..... 20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: Ferrarist] #1609908 18/10/2017 14:57 18/10/2017 14:57
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elder81 Unregistered E	Pictures please ferrarist? I race a locost with a 2.0 zetec. The yellow one in the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZhh55e6hvE&list=PL3qENSLr9HgPD1sPWEATtOx7Nm8HnYbQK

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: ] #1610041 19/10/2017 20:36 19/10/2017 20:36
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride
Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria	Originally Posted By elder81 Pictures please ferrarist? I race a locost with a 2.0 zetec. The yellow one in the video 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 Last edited by Ferrarist; 19/10/2017 20:39. 20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: Ferrarist] #1610059 20/10/2017 07:09 20/10/2017 07:09
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french_coupe Club member 773 Enjoying the ride Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 629 Bulgaria	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 lost in space

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: Ferrarist] #1610076 20/10/2017 10:05 20/10/2017 10:05
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride
Ferrarist OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 549 Bulgaria	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...... 20VT - Alfa 156 2.0 - Alfa 156 Mid-Engined RWD - Locost 20VT

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: Ferrarist] #1610109 20/10/2017 17:28 20/10/2017 17:28
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,553 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,553 Berlin	I stuck a 20VT engine into Quantum 2+2. It was quite nippy... Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: barnacle] #1610171 21/10/2017 12:57 21/10/2017 12:57
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,200 FCSS 01684 593187 Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914
Countrycruising Club Rep Europe, member 914 Forum veteran Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 17,200 FCSS 01684 593187	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 www.facebook.com/fiatcoupes

Re: 20VT into Locost build [Re: Ferrarist] #1610207 21/10/2017 17:31 21/10/2017 17:31
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,553 Berlin barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio
barnacle Club Member 18 - ex-Minister without Portfolio Forum Demigod Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 33,553 Berlin	Well, yes, there was that... Don't get no respect! Coupe Fiat 1994-2000 - an owner's guide <-- clicky!

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