Howdy all I'm starting on my frame in two weeks but have yet to decide on a powerplant. I really need to do that part soon and could use some input. The first...
I must say I've thought quite a lot about using a diesel, the low end torque and economy are huge plus points, you can have a good range and a small light fuel...
Aren't those about 130hp and a huge wack of torque? Probably go like stink ;-] (yah a bad groaner) I wondered about these too but don't know enough about...
A guy here in the US made one using a Kubota 3 cylinder diesel. Fun to drive, according to him, with great fuel mileage. He was on a TV show (reality... of...
My two cents: Choose your powerplant and acquire it (and all other drivetrain pieces) before you start building your frame. There are quite a few variables...
We have a diesel Locost in Western Australia - made using parts from a diesel Holden Gemini (a Vauxhall Chevette/Opel Kadett made in Australia in the 1970s...
I did a bit of checking via google and there are adapters available for the vw tdi's. So far I've found one for toyota trannies w58? and for the T5 tranny. It...
1.8 or 1.9 which ever idles like marbles in a can and you can't find the spark plugs. Thats the one ;-] Evidently the volvo 6 cyl diesel uses some vw parts....
I know of a 1.8T that was running 43 psi boost and made 715HP on the dyno. Esko From: locost@yahoogroups.com [mailto:locost@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ...
The 6 cyl. diesel is / was used in the VW commercial vehicles and was shared with Audi. Esko From: locost@yahoogroups.com [mailto:locost@yahoogroups.com] On...
Here is a link to his progress: http://www.kineticvehicles.com/XPrizeIntro.html ... From: davidmtupper To: locost@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009...
Hi All, I thought I'd introduce myself first. I'm Matt, I live in Blackpool in Lancashire, UK. I've been thinking about building a Locost for a couple of years...
matt i built one in the caribbean but live in london now .. many engines have ended up in these cars .. a lot of people used a c rashed mx3 / miata it has an...
Hi Matt What would I do differently next time? I'd make the chassis one inch taller. I have a 4age 20v and it is a tight fit under the bonet. Obviously this...
Thanks for the tips guys, I'll try and get hold of an MX-5 I think, looks like a sensible option, I wanted to aviod buying a whole donor and just getting the...
Hi Everyone, My website "Locost + Suzuki = Locouki" has moved to: ftp://dmr-architect.com/ There's lots of new articles since the last time I posted to this...
It asks for a "username" and "password" ... From: olrowdy_01 <olrowdy01@...> Subject: [locost] Locouki website has moved. To: locost@yahoogroups.com ...
... _________________________________________ Sorry guys, I made a slight mistake in the address. Here is the correct one: http://dmr-architect.com/~locouki/ ...
Sorry 'bout that. I copied the wrong address into my first msg. The correct adr is: http://dmr-architect.com/~locouki/ There is a beautiful Jaguar roadster...
Hi guys, My name's Howard, and I live in the UK. I have a penchant for all things classic, and would like a new car, and was introduced to the idea of the...
Hi Howard, I taught myself to weld as I made the car, but to be honest, its is much MUCH quicker and easier (and probably cheaper) to buy a ready made chassis ...
... [snip] ... Hi, You gon'na let a 14 year old build a car and think YOU can't do it? Welding is like a lot of skills. It looks hard but once you get the...
... Nowdays I would instead reccomend the "...on a Budget" book instead. It uses the more common Ford Sierra as a donor and it also includes a chapter on...
Hi Howard, While I haven't finished my build, I am nearing the end of it. (4yrs though) I couldn't weld when I started and had to read/learn quite a bit. I...
Hi all, This was sent to the WestField_Eleven@yahoogroups.com by a list member. It looks like a simple way of wiring a car by multiplexing. Esko Subject:...
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