brians25 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 hi guys, i am buying an unfinished caterham as a summer project, as it stands it has no engine and drive train, do you think it would be possible to fit in a twin turbo an box from a supra, does anyone know if this has been done before, don't really wanna go down the vauxhall redtop road or cosworth, thinkin big power an low overal weight+plenty fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Too big and heavy for a caterham frame really... Far better options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Sounds like death to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brians25 Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 thought it would prob be to heavy, that said i have seen a few with big v8's in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Evo engine would be good fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Sounds like death to me. ...and if the infamously power & speed crazy JamieP thinks it's a dangerous idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brians25 Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Now there's a thought, plenty crashed evo's lying about the country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Or the K20 Civic Type R Engine, remember they use that in the Ariel Atom! I would guess be more easier to work on an fit & also a lot lighter than a 2jz. I put a H22a (Came out of a prelude) in my old civic coupe, was slightly heavy but the power that it delivered was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 What about an Audi 2L turbo motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 S2000 Motor instead of CTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Chevy LS series V8 would be a good choice for massive power due to relatively low weight. I don't think a 2JZ is impossible (there was one at Elvington a few times with a Jag v12 ) But certainly not the most practical engine for one. A Subaru or Porsche boxer engine would probably make for a good project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Or maybe the engine out of a GSXR 1300 or Hayabusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Maxda mx3 engine 1.8 V6 very revvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Too heavy, too long, too wide, too tall. Cossie BDG's, Ecotec's, or N/A twin or triple rotaries are good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 this brings back memories we once built a '7' with a cossie bdg lump....pushed out around 240 bhp, boy did that go[sHOCK][/sHOCK]. when caterham brought out the JPS special, it was running the vauxhall 1800 engine, powerband was 6k-9k 260ish bhp.....insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 an evo lump would get my vote. The v8 or 2/1jz is going to be far 2 heavy i would imagine. more time spinning wheels than going anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Missing a trick here, bike engines.... light weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) What about a 200SX SR20DET engine? There is a Westfield getting built right now on SXOC with said engine. Here are some pics, Fitted the flywheel:- Then came the fun task of fitting the gearbox down the tunnel :indiff: anyhow after a bit of chopping it went it. Gear shifter location:- Edited April 24, 2009 by jamesmark (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Nearly all the v8`s used in these kit cars are rover units as they`re light and fairly compact, theres a guy i know in wolverhampton who`s done a few of these projects, i can get some info if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikbrunt Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Vauxhall C20LET gets my vote 300 bhp is fairly easily achievable and F28 Getrag 6 speed box is bomb proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD DAN Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 s2000 on itb's ets my vote , could even supercgarge it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 i once took a ride in one with a rx7 engine........ 173 mph in fourth still excelerating hard ( six speed box) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brians25 Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thats certainly given me a lot too think about, been looking at the bike route too as the noise of a fireblade or hyabusa on full chat is somethin no other car engine can emulate, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thats certainly given me a lot too think about, been looking at the bike route too as the noise of a fireblade or hyabusa on full chat is somethin no other car engine can emulate, Yup, I know, that is why I have a blade lump sat in my shed waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drlee Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 we had a caterham here with blackbird engine in,it was awesome,the upside of bike engine is u get a six speed sequential in with the job,it was sooooo much fun,and reletevely inexpensive to build,,powerplant and tranny all in one,busa would b the one. d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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