Mid Engined Engine Options

[B33fy]

I’ve started putting together some ideas and parts for my new project which will be along the lines of an open cockpit “LMP/Radical/Spire/Inverter” type car. I’m hoping to use as much Subaru running gear as possible. I despise bike engine cars so I’m currently thinking about using a 3.3 SVX or 3.0 H6 engine. My query is what needs to be done to bolt these engines to a 5 speed Impreza box. I want to avoid as much machining as possible if I can. I have to use the 5 speed box as this is the only box that currently can be converted to mid mounted configuration.

I don’t want to do too much too the engine tuning wise, I was thinking of a set of Jenvey throttle bodies, uprated exhaust and a different management system. Thoughts on tuning would also be welcome.

Cheers all

[C. J.]

Bolt straight on

[B33fy]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Bolt straight on

Cheers C.J. what about the clutch mechanism and flywheel, which one do you use?

[asperformance]

the matching box one...........

[C. J.]

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Originally Posted by B33fy

Cheers C.J. what about the clutch mechanism and flywheel, which one do you use?

As above if using a 5 speed the use 5 speed clutch set .

[Scooby Hoo?]

Thought you might have a rest after your HEADACHE. So hows the car running? Must pop over and have a cup of tea with you. The Kit is now powered with a Cosworth turbo lump 365 bhp at the wheels making it a tad under 700 bhp per ton. Wheel spin all the way. Ian is over the moon with it.
Speak soon.

[B33fy]

Originally Posted by Scooby Hoo?

Thought you might have a rest after your HEADACHE. So hows the car running? Must pop over and have a cup of tea with you. The Kit is now powered with a Cosworth turbo lump 365 bhp at the wheels making it a tad under 700 bhp per ton. Wheel spin all the way. Ian is over the moon with it.
Speak soon.

Hi Hugh long time no speak, I hope this finds you well. Is that a cosworth in the RH?? bit of a handful I'd imagine!! The cars running ok, needs a bit of sorting suspension geometry and engine temperature as its running a bit hot. The vents all need opening up a little and the mesh changing for a less dense version. Its overboosting possibly because of a pipe comining off between the solendoid and Turbo. Overall it shows promise. not IVA'ed yet not in a rush because of winter now. The car is now in storage away from the house so I can't tinker with it as I feel the need.

Decided to build a proper track weapon, with the intention of going to Spa and getting a few good laps in. quite fancy something a little retro though along the lines of this:




Two seater with lights though, aka 908/917 keep me busy and out the pub for a while

[Scooby Hoo?]

Yes Cosworth in the RH to much for me to handle but the new owner Lovesssssss it.

[Granby]

Originally Posted by Scooby Hoo?

Yes Cosworth in the RH to much for me to handle but the new owner Lovesssssss it.

Mad but like his style

[B33fy]

Originally Posted by Granby

Mad but like his style

It was only geared for 80mph tops so the vooxhell should still see it off

:GRANBY:

[Scooby Hoo?]

Originally Posted by B33fy

It was only geared for 80mph tops so the vooxhell should still see it off

:GRANBY:

Might not as a new five speed box and new rear running gear was fitted at the same time could make 155+ but I wouldn't have big enough dangly bits to test it out.

[B33fy]

lol, if anyone spots a yellow retro looking seven with individual aero screens, forget it.

[B33fy]

I've taken the plunge and bought an eg33 lump for this project.



I'm not after big horsepower, just fancy the soundtrack, though I would like to get the power up to about 350ish BHP I would be interested in anyone's thoughts on the best tuning options for this. Especially as there doesn't seem to be many performance parts readily available for these engines.