hi guys ave just got a kit car based on a lotus 7 and was wondering on wots the best route to go way it, i was thinking cossie engine nd box, and if u got any pics would like to hav a look if u could post them up

cheeRS

 

what kit have you got? cossie engine and box is great but bloody heavy, plenty of engines out there to pick from and a t5 box is pretty big so need to check how much room you have in the tunnel.

 

its the pilgrim 1 mate looks like a lotus 7 really

i think that it would go well wiv cossie lump in it but i really dont no

 

here s mine in a robinhood
just about squeezed the t5 in the tunnel inplace of a t9 , enginebays full but it all works well

 

wot sort of power is that runnin mate?

was it hard to do?

 

Gearbox tunnel being able to take a T5 box will probably be your biggest problem. Not sure what size they are on those chassis.

Quite a few YB powered kit cars about and it just a point of making it all fit and work well. Intercooling is one of the pains to sort with limited space.

 

i had a 2.1 pinto in it before so not to much more work to get it in there , main things were moving pedal box back an inch , loosin the servo to get clearance for the downpipe and gettin a good rad to keep it cool ,and piping it up , well worth doing though even with the extra weight, power is around 300@fw with a hybrid t3 ,greens.and a chip

 

awrite wot are they like to drive? wot sort of power is best?

the tunnel will b gettin made to fit wot ever engine and box i go for,

 

great to drive as your weekend toy not sure about everyday , even with the standard 205hp it s quick but most opt for more !

 

well i hav got a 419bhp cossie yb in a smashed saph was thinkin bout puttin everyfin into the kitcar

 

That looks awesome!

 

Ive not touched mine for ages as ive been busy building this one for Porkie!!



Check out the build thread HERE as it will give you some ideas and also all the best bits to modify it with!!!

 

Corsa VXR engine...

 

yea i reckon that ll go well , just make sure you use some good brakes and if poss a cage like porkies !

 

If I was to build another I would consider trying something different like an EVO or an AUDI engine.

Westfield make a factory build European Type Approved 7 now with the VXR Turbo engine.

 

Get your self joined up to www.locostbuilders.co.uk Great site will help you with any problems and questions you have.

 

sounds great was lookin and i hav found i got 4 pot front calipers and 2 pot rear calipers on the smashed car so think they will be good to go on the kitcar lol

can u buy the cages or is it best to make 1 to fit the car?

wots the best suspension to put on it?

 

Best to get a proper cage made. Try Caged for them, they did ours.

Suspension...There is tonnes to choose from. Protech are very good for the money and very light. Nitrons are probably some of the best but expensive. 4 Protechs complete are cheaper than a pair of nitron dampers alone.

 

so is it best to go double wishbone and coilovers? as i was told fae a guy that they are good way torsion bars on the front

 

wulliesxr4i - Sounds great... you should start a build thread in the projects and restoration section i'd be very interested to read it

I've just ordered myself a Mac #1 Motorsport kit