G'Day Dave, Make it just big enough to run the tail shaft, fuel & brake lines,handbrake cables & wiring loom. You'll gain an inch or so for seating. Regards, ...
Rob, I'm using the RX-7 2nd generation setup with a dedion tube instead of the full IRS. My chassis is book width. The limiting factor on the tunnel width ...
I live here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. There are not too many Pintos around her but not a lot of Chevettes. You can buy one that is running for as little...
Duinno Mate.. There is a Chevette in a neighbour's back yard.. I was tempted, but there seemed (to me)thatr the front spindles/uprichts and mebe the steering...
still can't figure out these darn electrics. if you're rotary savy, please take a look at the Files section, rotary stuff, charging system help needed file....
I recently modified my powder coated A-Arms. I decided that some spray paint will best fix the burnt powder coating, after a light sanding/blending and...
One thing to check before modifying struts for use is whether they are allowed. Saskatchewan, for one, says, "no modified parts". Nothing is said, however,...
... parts ... spray ... Powdercoat is paint. Plain & simple..it's just applied dry. It will scratch, it will dissolve... "Be careful out there" Brake cleaner...
... system ... beer ... The alternator has four terminals: R = Sensing Wire, L = Load, B = Battery, and G = Ground. I've uploaded a file with a diagram for ...
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I wouldn't go more than $75 for a Chevette, there's not enough there there. The rack, uprights and maybe the tranny can be used, but their are better solutins ...
Sorry you're a CPA, John... :) I'm using Chevette uprights and hubs in my Locost. Alex Devonport helped me get them off of a derelect in the desert (photos on...
Hello all.... I have bought the Ron Champion book, and have been lurking the mail list and various web sites as I contemplate a Locost. Having been a...
Kelly: I have used the Chevette uprights, hubs, brakes, and aluminum housed steering rack. I shortened the rack 3 1/2 inches. There are two different types of...
Trevor: There should be no problem finding Lada parts. They go through the wreckers often. Better chance of a Lada than a Pinto. In fact there is at least...
This is probably a useless nugget of information. Donkervoort (www.donkervoort.nl) makes a Seven that uses the 1.8T from newer VWs and Audis. You might ask...
Vw's do have apeal:-) there are certainly lots of 'em for almost free. There are adaptors to fit a VW watercooler to almost any trans.. check out the VW sites....
... Just did this on mine... (1984 Rx-7 Donor) There are three connections. The large wire with the ring terminal just needs to run back to the battery for...
... Oh, also, on the ignitors: The ignitor (on the distributor) towards the front of the engine is the leading ignitor. The large wire for the leading ignitor...
Some things to think about, Kelley. Tercel racks are rear-stear. At least all the ones I have seen in the junk yards. You turn the wheel to the left, the...
I'm really curious to know what engines everyone is using/planning and their rated HP and torque figures. I'm on the fence between a 100HP Yamaha Venture V-4...
Dr. Hess...the early generation Tercels (pre1984 or thereabouts) are front steer as these models had the engine inline but with front wheel drive..around 1985...
Steve, Can't you go to the Poll section and set one up? Kelly ... and their rated HP and torque figures. ... torque and a 1985 Toyota MR2 4AGE with 115Hp and ?...
Hi Steve My Locost has been on the road since last summer with a 4AGE that with a couple mods makes about 130 HP and it is a sweet little engine. It revs like...
Hi Bob, We've been discussing the Venture/VMax motor idea over on Locost_Theory. It rotates reverse of normal engines. This makes mating it to a standard...
Dunno.. if you can "flip" a Ring Pinion Gearset.. you need a new part designed to fit and turn the other way.. these ARE Helical gears... makes it a 'lil more...
No Bare, It's already been done. No special parts needed. no machining, nuthin'. Flip it and go. Del Long was running this setup with a VMax racing engine and...
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