donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 07:09 AM |
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Dilemma: Oh what to do???
Ok here goes! 
I was going to (and still might) plop in a simple xflow into my locost and was bidding on one on ebay. It came out of a 7 and looked perfect to drop
straight in. I put in a really high bid on the Sunday morning hoping i would win it no probs. I was out all day Sunday at Brands Hatch so missed the
end of the auction. When i got home i found that i did not win the engine and gearbox 
While at Brands i watched Legends Racing which use bike engines. They were awesome and I'm now thinking of 'maybe' putting in a bike
engine now that i have an opportunity to choose the power plant.
SO: What engine would be best for simplicity, reliability, ease of setup/parts and low cost? I'm thinking blade at the moment 'IF' i
go BEC route. Can you get a set up inc loom and clocks etc for about £600?
Where is a good place to find bike engines? i can't find any on fleabay as i can't find a link to bike parts???!!!??!!??!
Thanks
P.S Please don't just reply with 'oooh go bec you won't regret it' as i have heard it all before. I'm not sure BEC is
for me but they do look fun and it would keep the car nice and light.
Many thanks
[Edited on 5/11/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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TimC
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 07:53 AM |
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Didn't you have to sell your first car because it was too fast for the missus?
If so, fit the X-flow. Simple.
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 07:56 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TimC
Didn't you have to sell your first car because it was too fast for the missus?
Funnily enough i mentioned the bec route to the Mrs this morning and she didn't bat an eyelid. 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Humbug
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 07:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
quote:
Originally posted by TimC
Didn't you have to sell your first car because it was too fast for the missus?
Funnily enough i mentioned the bec route to the Mrs this morning and she didn't bat an eyelid.
Andy - was it because a) she was asleep or b) she doesn't know what a "BEC" is?
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 08:02 AM |
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he he.. i did say bike engine and she was cleaning her teeth at the time
Or i could go V8!!  
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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ned
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 08:20 AM |
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Andy,
It doesn't matter what engine you put in as you won't own it for 5 minuteers once it's on the road - look at what'll be most
saleable
IMHO you need an engine with more torque than power, not sure a bike engine is suited to your character either
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 08:27 AM |
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Also consider that a car engine will be an easier fit to you car at the mo as a bike engine will need quite a few changes to engine bay and drivetrain
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 08:39 AM |
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Yep very true.
Ned: What makes you think i'm going to sell it 5 mins after it's been on the road????  
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 08:57 AM |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX5pUdycoXk
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 09:09 AM |
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He he...brilliant!
Looks like i may have an engine sorted. Just spoken to a mate who races old fords and he has a fresh built xflow thats tweeked a bit so i'm
going to take a look at that this week.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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worX
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 09:15 AM |
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You will easily get a 919 Blade setup inc loom and clocks for your £600 budget. You will be buying off ebay or not have a guaranteed engine at that
price however, the Blade engine is a relativley hardy itme so you can't go too far wrong.
Give Malc (Yorkshire engines) or Andy (AB Performance) a call and see what they've got lying around...
Steve
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TimC
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 09:19 AM |
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For what it's worth, and this is just my 2p's worth - If I were looking for a road car for simply enjoying as much as possible (i.e.
nipping to the shops, driving more than 60 miles at once etc) I'd have the x-flow.
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 09:32 AM |
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I think the xflow will win as it comes with eveything and can be plopped straight into the chassis, wired and plumbed and it will run! Easy peasy!! It
even comes with a decent gearbox too!
[Edited on 5/11/07 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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02GF74
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 10:31 AM |
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you would always need to remember to roll backwards down your drive or get a reverse gear fitted with BEC.
if you fancy a drive to epsom, then
here is a cheap 1300
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Hellfire
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 12:21 PM |
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I seem to recall you having this very same dilemma a while ago. Most of the advice suggested the bike engine but you still went CEC.
Try something different and go BEC..... you won't regret it
Like Ned says though, you'll only have it for five minutes before deciding to sell it, so you might as well fit a bike engine and at least make
those five minutes exciting
Phil
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ned
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 02:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Like Ned says though, you'll only have it for five minutes before deciding to sell it, so you might as well fit a bike engine and at least make
those five minutes exciting
Phil
PMSL
beware, I've got yellow skin
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locoboy
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 03:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
I seem to recall you having this very same dilemma a while ago. Most of the advice suggested the bike engine but you still went CEC.
Try something different and go BEC..... you won't regret it
Like Ned says though, you'll only have it for five minutes before deciding to sell it, so you might as well fit a bike engine and at least make
those five minutes exciting
Phil
Priceless
ATB
Locoboy
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 03:36 PM |
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Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 05:45 PM |
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There was someone giving away a x flow on oldskoolford last night, somewhere in the deep south - probably near you.
It's an omen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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donut
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 05:58 PM |
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I do keep my eye on the OSF site. There was a reason not to buy that engine.
Oh and the engine i was going to look at is £500 Maybe not!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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JoelP
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| posted on 5/11/07 at 07:15 PM |
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car engines are better for daily use IMHO. With a cec you can drive straight out of your drive, no need to worry about parking at the shops, no real
need to let it warm up before flooring it, less noise to annoy the neighbours, no bloody missed gears etc. Much simpler fun.
However, im still building a bec.
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