R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 2/4/07 at 04:18 PM |
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VAG 1.8T engine dimensions?
Anybody know the dimensions of this engine? In particular the height?
Ben.
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AlphaX
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| posted on 2/4/07 at 04:55 PM |
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hi, 63 cm high, 30cm wide and 48cm long (back of cylinderhead to front timingbelt-cover). The engine block itself is a few cm shorter.
Alphax
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R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 2/4/07 at 10:31 PM |
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Thanks for that Alphax. Don't suppose you have any pics of it in a seven? Trying to decide if it will fit in a striker. I know it's going
to be tight. Have got a scrap engine on the way to try but won't be here for a while. Out of interest how much are you charging for the 225 bhp
engine? Engine code BAM.
Thanks
Ben.
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AlphaX
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| posted on 3/4/07 at 05:20 PM |
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Ben,
the 225-setup costs 2500 euro's ex 19% VAT
the 180-setup costs 1750 euro's ex 19% VAT.
The 225's are pretty hard to come by. The 180 are in stock. the engines come complete with trubo, inlet, throttle valve (DBW), hoses, stoch
wiring loom etc. With a stand alone management you can get around 210 from a 180-setup. If you swap to a turbo of a 225 (K-04 you can get 240-250.
I've attached some pictures of a build in a Rush we're doing now. The angle of the throttle is not favorable for us kitcars. We're
working on our own intake manifold to make it easier.
http://www.alphax-kitcars.com/drukgroep%20013.jpg
http://www.alphax-kitcars.com/drukgroep%20014.jpg
http://www.alphax-kitcars.com/drukgroep%20015.jpg
 http://www.alphax-kitcars.com/20vt_2.jpg
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tks
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| posted on 3/4/07 at 05:38 PM |
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wich gearbox is used??
Ford??
can it handle the power??
Tks
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 3/4/07 at 06:33 PM |
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It's the MT75, using AlphaX's adapter plate. Capable of 300 bhp reliably, so should handle a 1.8T with relative ease. They used to sit
behind 2.9 V6s, so torque won't be an issue either.
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R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 3/4/07 at 06:34 PM |
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Thanks for the pics Alphax. Looks good. I'm beginning to think it might be a bit tight in a striker. Being right hand drive, my steering will be
just where that nice turbo manifold is! What is going to be different about your new inlet manifold? Are you using a standard sump? I think that might
be my biggest problem. Could do with losing a couple of inches off the height.
Ben.
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AlphaX
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| posted on 3/4/07 at 08:38 PM |
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the mt-75 gearbox will def hold the power. The main difference in a new inlet will be the width and the angle of the throttle valve. It is pointed
away from the engine now, towards the OS front wheel. Ether straight on the main house or at an inward angle similar to the chassis would be ideal.
We're thinking of that direction.
The height it pretty much set on this engine. The oil-pump is inside the oilpan, connected by a chain to the crackshaft. Removing the oilpump will
unbalance the crackshaft. I haven't seen a dry sump kit for this engine yet.
righthand drive is a bit more tricky with this engine, but it also depends on where you put which engine. Normally, on the 150 and 180bhp setups,
there is a K03 trubo on the second cylinder (flywheel side). The K04 from the 225 setup is on the first cylinder, but further away from the engine.
Some K03's were on the 3thd cylinder, and some K04's (those from longi-placed engines like passat) were between cylinder 3 and 4. So there
is a whole variety of combinations, and im sure a few will let you fit in a steering shaft.
Alphax
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AlphaX
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| posted on 18/4/07 at 11:07 PM |
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Hey Ben,
had a chat with Mel from Raw over the weekend at the Detling show. He assured me this engine will a Striker. The height shouldnt be a problem, and
with a few rosejoints you can let the steering go around the turbo.
Cheers
Alphax
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Simon
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| posted on 19/4/07 at 12:13 AM |
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AlphaX - were you the guys that had the Audi/MT75 combo on your stand at Detling?
Really neat engine/box combo. It's tiny, just not quite enough cylinders for me
I'd seriously consider that set up in a front engine/rwd mini
ATB
Simon
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AlphaX
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| posted on 19/4/07 at 07:11 AM |
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Yes, we were those guys on th Detling show. it was a really nice show this year.
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