Carry engine swaps?

[larryn2o]

Originally Posted by Yardscape

http://www.turbinetech.ca/produit_de...ng=change&id=8

here is the english version of the above link

the one thats comes up for me is in english?

[Colin]

I want to put a S/C 2.4L four from a Previa in a minitruck.

[frostback]

Maybe the new Hayabusa 1300cc

195hp@9500rpm

This guy down the road builds Super Sevens with Hayabusa power and they look quick! A minitruck is not much heavier.

http://www.super7cars.com/index.html

Derek

[Acerguy]

<sigh> a Seven sure would be fun. Wow.

[frostback]

I see the occasional Caterham or Westfield Super Sevens at auction in Japan. One Westfield sold for about $7K a few weeks ago.

I'll have one someday.

[Acerguy]

I presume you've seen the Locost? List of links

or the Flyin' Miata Westfield

[geoffreyr66]

Has anyone thought of using motorcycle powered car parts? Quaife Engineering out the UK (with an link to their site in the USA) has gearboxes and differentials used in "motorcycle powered car" racing over there.
I've always wanted to build my own M/C powered car or buggy. Maybe my Carry would make a great transplant host. I always wanted to find a way to get my Carry up to and easily maintain highway speed.

Anybody have any thoughts?

[Acerguy]

Actually, you bring up some intriquing ideas. How about using a Honda Acty as a donor for a home built, mid engine all-wheel-drive roadster? A mini-Lambo of sorts. Hmmmm.... Register it as a kit car depending on your local laws.

[geoffreyr66]

Originally Posted by Acerguy

Actually, you bring up some intriquing ideas. How about using a Honda Acty as a donor for a home built, mid engine all-wheel-drive roadster? A mini-Lambo of sorts. Hmmmm.... Register it as a kit car depending on your local laws.

Why a Honda Acty? What would make it a better donor than say my Carry? Just curious. Don't know anything about the Acty. I've never seen one up close.
But interesting idea.
hmmmm.

[geoffreyr66]

Originally Posted by geoffreyr66

Has anyone thought of using motorcycle powered car parts? Quaife Engineering out the UK (with an link to their site in the USA) has gearboxes and differentials used in "motorcycle powered car" racing over there.
I've always wanted to build my own M/C powered car or buggy. Maybe my Carry would make a great transplant host. I always wanted to find a way to get my Carry up to and easily maintain highway speed.

Anybody have any thoughts?

I forgot to add the link to Quaife
http://www.quaife.co.uk/Gearboxes_3

[Acerguy]

Originally Posted by geoffreyr66

Why a Honda Acty? What would make it a better donor than say my Carry? Just curious. Don't know anything about the Acty. I've never seen one up close.
But interesting idea.
hmmmm.

The only reason I mentioned an Acty is that you'd have a mid-rear engine configuration which would probably get you the best weight balance. With the Carry, though, I suppose you'd have the seats just in front of the rear axle (like on a Seven or Westfield) so I suppose that would work too! On the other hand, the Subaru is the only one with a true independent rear suspension...AW heck, I'd bet it would be fun no matter what you used!

And then there's the local Motorcycle Salvage yard that has a dumped, 2006 Hayabusa for US$2395 for a donor....(gurgle gurgle gurgle)

[larryn2o]

done !
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...bb34ac203a.htm

[frostback]

I'm watching the video thinking that looks pretty slow for a Busa powered Metro, then I read 600cc. Still cool, but not as cool as a Busa powered minitruck would be.

[frostback]

Here's a better one.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...39739350846007

[larryn2o]

cool
the only down side is the gearing , what works well for a 450 LB bike doesn't do so well for a 1500 lb car. but fun none the less!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...o/IM000624.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...IM000625-1.jpg