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 posted on 25/7/06 at 01:13 PM |
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Engine recommendations ?????????
Dear all
Great web-site!
I have just brought a Locost kit car (95% built), which has been used as a track day car (thus no SVA), and has not been running for the past 2 years.
It has a 1.6 X flow. I wish to have it road legal.
Question!
It has a 1.6 = £175 road tax - Would you recommend as smaller engine <1500cc for cheaper tax, or get something bigger e.g. 1.8 or 2ltrs Zetec for
the same amount of road tax as the original 1.6 X flow. Is there any particular Zetec engine that you can recommend? Or any engine less than 1.5ltrs
which will have plenty of go?!
Does anyone live near Preston/Blackpool with a similar kit car, who wouldn’t mind me have a chat/look for advice etc, that would be great!
Cheers Tom
T.A.S
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 01:19 PM |
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I have a 1600 x-flow bored to 1660 - if the engine is fit for purpose I suggest that you leave it in until after SVA.
Two reasons - you'll find it's got plenty of poke, and it'll be easier to get through SVA as it will have the lowest emission
requirements (the limits are generous).
However, if it's a smokey, knackered old thing then I would recommend a Zetec, or a bike engine if you're feeling adventurous. You will
need to meet tighter emission limits and you may have to fit a cat.
David
[Edited on 25/7/06 by David Jenkins]
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Tiger Super Six
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 01:30 PM |
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If you go for a Zetec make sure that you go for a pre '95 as you will not have to fit a CAT to it for SVA.
There is a better Zetec (Blacktop) but that is a post 95 engine (think from 98 onwards), but I would fit that after SVA as you would need a CAT due to
the age of the engine.
Mark
Tiger Avon
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 02:23 PM |
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bike engine
just think of that smile you will have for the first few weeks of driving it !
and the noise 
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Danozeman
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 02:25 PM |
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If rthe engines in a running id leave that in there and get it sva'd then change to a zetec.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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BKLOCO
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 02:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ch1ll1
bike engine
just think of that smile you will have for the first few weeks of driving it !
and the noise
That smile comes as standard whatever engine you fit.
In all seriousness though: Although I have fitted a 2.0L Zetec and I am quite happy with it I would agree with the above statements of "leave
the 1.6 untill after SVA."
After that I think I would take a very good look at the 4age. I have seen a couple of these cars lately and I have to say "I'm
impressed." Loads of power from a fairly small lump.
If money was no object though I think I'd go for a 2.0L Duratec
[Edited on 25-7-06 by BKLOCO]
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!! 
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Hellfire
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 02:40 PM |
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Drop a modern bike engine in it and get that old crossflow weighed in for scrap. You'll never regret it and you'll also get cheaper road
tax 
Phil
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 02:53 PM |
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You'd save £80 a year on older engines less than 1549cc I believe. Spread that over 12 months and then decide if still need to go for a lower
tax rate.
I'm a fan of the 4AGE but particularly the 20V version which has a lot of poke for its size and weight. The RAW Engineering demo car regularly
out paces other kit cars on track with bigger, more powerful engines. This has a lot to do with the small nimble Striker chassis and having enough
power to be quick but not too much to upset the handling/grip.
Now having said that I'm strapping a supercharger to mine so probably best to ignore me
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welderman
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 03:28 PM |
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I have a smile on my face all the time even after 12 months.
Just outwside thee Chorley area.
[Edited on 25/7/06 by welderman]
Thank's, Joe 
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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scotty g
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 06:09 PM |
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For me the best car engine under 1.5 would be the rover k-series 1.4, there are a few companies that tend to specialise in these like Fisher Sports
Cars. Its very compact, light, very revvy and knocks out 105bhp in standard form. Some people don't like it because if its neglected it tends to
get through head gaskets but due to the nature of the donors typical owners (old and retired) its easy to find low mileage ones with full service
history.
The Pinto is still a favorite for many but heavy.
The Zetec is probably the most popular at the moment as you can pick up a decent 1.8 or 2.0 on ebay for less than £100. the fact that so many people
have fitted them means you can get tons of advise here.
The Vauxhall XE is also a great engine and very tunable but not as popular as the Zetec, if you can get one cheap enough it worth considering.
If money is not such an issue then go for a Duratec, you can pick them up for £350 from a breakers but all the other bits you will need are still
quite expensive, i feel this will be the engine of choice in a few more years when it gets cheaper to put them in.
The 4age is a great motor but the extra bits you will need are quite pricey just like the Duratec.
Despite its age the Xflow is still a great little engine, its very compact and all the tuning parts are still available and very cheap, its a simple
engine to work on.
Even up against modern engines it will probably still give you the most per £.
Cheers
[Edited on 25/7/06 by scotty g]
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