Haynes Forums  

Go Back   Haynes Forums > Haynes Roadster Forums > Engine/transmission
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1  
Old 8th June 2012, 10:08 PM
KFC KFC is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Coventry
Posts: 4
Default V6, Inline 6 or Inline 5??

I don't have the chassis yet as I might need to make changes to the chassis before it's built.

I'm trying to decide on what engine to fit to the "haynes" chassis.

V6? BMW 2.5L or 3.0L or the Fiat coupe inline 5 20v engine?

Obviously it would be much easier to fit the MX5 running gear, engine and gearbox. I just thought if I'm going to build it then do it with style, twin exhaust with that lovely sound of a V6.

I thought the duratec V6 would fit better than a M52 BMW engine, both with standard gearboxes fitted to their engines but the Duratec seems quite heavy, 200kg? Upset the handling too much?

Any thoughts on the complications of mix matching gearboxes and rear gearbox with diff out of 2000 Audi A6 to try and balance the car better or is it just not worth the agro?

Thanks in advance

Kev
Reply With Quote
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:49 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.