Craziest Midget Engine Options?

[Renrut]

I've just had a look at how much the bits for a Black Current 3 were - motor = $10K, batteries is a 22kWh battery pack. That's comparable to the Leaf's 26kWhr pack but Black Current would flatten that in one run if it could get the energy out quick enough. They're £8K btw.

Doesn't seem like a cheap option anymore

However I do wonder what could be made on a tight budget and using a bit of the grey matter. I need to think on this.

[mjslonergan]

But do you want a midget that once driven a 1/4 mile has to be pushed home again, no backroad fun...

[Relentless Rob]

If Mr Boot is binning the Peugeot V6 in favor of an Audi one you can borrow his bell housing and fit a 1.9 turbo diesel form a 406. With a few choice parts from Alutec and Holset it would fly and leave a black trail behind.

If came to mind because Kev (van of death) had a 406 TD for £250 if anyone wants it.

[Renrut]

But do you want a midget that once driven a 1/4 mile has to be pushed home again, no backroad fun...

That was kind of my point - its hardly efficient if it can't cover any ground. Hence I was thinking about some sort of electric/petrol hybrid. First thought was a home made gas turbine but then I realised I'd have to make it. Either way it would be about the most expensive build I could do.

I have just realised one option thats possible - the Nissan Serena! It used an NA SR20De engine, 5 speed box and a live axle rear. They also came with a 2.3 LDV diesel. It would be pretty shit and weigh more than the old engine. This would be nice though:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-SR20-2-0-LITRE-RACE-ENGINE-/300684228872?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item46022d3908

[Relentless Rob]

You could buy a complete 200SX with half a J-Tuners tissue list under the bonnet for that money, a much more cost effective way of making 250-300bhp.

[MFrV1]

The Daihatsu sounds like a good idea, but how about a Volvo 5 pot? Too heavy?

[mitsuru]

The Daihatsu sounds like a good idea, but how about a Volvo 5 pot? Too heavy?

Nah go for the extra pot!
A straight six out of a jag.

[Renrut]

Having seen the photos I posted earlier, a straight six is a bit long for the car even if its light enough. Unless there are some tiny straight 6s out there from a weird bike or some JDM oddball, then it would be tempting.

V4 out of a Pan European? Shaft drive, narrow angle and very compact without the usual bike maintenance upkeep. Might be a bit tall though.

[fha772]

VR6?

[Relentless Rob]

For the trouble of getting a VR6 the right way round and on a box capable of dealing with it you could get an XEV6 or Ecotec from an Omega but that would be a sensible option.

Pannys are okay but you really want a Shaun at BigCC Racing to build you one of his supercharged Yamaha V-Max motors. Aren't Triumph sprockets (Rocket III) cheap enough for the kit car boys yet?

[fha772]

I just thought the VR6 is a better option in the Midget, seeing as its narrower than a conventional V6, and shorter than a straight 6.
So, it's the best of both worlds, as far as the Midget's engine bay is concerned.

[Relentless Rob]

See Frank that's sensible again. Space isn't an issue when you have a grinder.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-V12-5-0-L ... 500wt_1156

[fha772]

See Frank that's sensible again. Space isn't an issue when you have a grinder.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-V12-5-0-L ... 500wt_1156

I'm offering Renrut, some fairly sensible suggestions, if it was me, I've got a 19 litre air cooled V12 diesel engine sat in my shed...

[Relentless Rob]

That would be interesting. Midget Tank?

[mjslonergan]

To put the crazy back in this thread,
http://www.cpcracing.com/site/256083/page/3415874