Locost 7 v2.0 ?

[DaveG]

Hello all,
I finally succumbed to temptation and bought a 2.3l Duratec crate motor for LOCOST 7.
The plan is to gather the bits needed for the swap and try to do it over the winter. While I'm at it, I plan to fix a few other little things that have been bugging me as well.....

Question:
Who's got the bellhousing/clutch stuff to adapt the Duratec to my Type 9 trans over here?
Or should I just go straight to the UK guys?

L8R
DaveG

[Roll a 7]

Jon Stokes, Chris Carter and Scot E have them on their 7s. One of them may be able to help. You could also ask William @ Autocourse since he's the guy that has been building Duratec 7s in the USA.

With your featherweight car I expect that you will be blowing by me about next April. Smart decision on goin with the Duratec!! 8)

[magnusfeuer]

Dave

I've been thinking about getting one as well. May I ask what you paid for it?

[DaveG]

Magnus,
I paid $550 + $147 shipping
It was too cheap to pass up....

DaveG

[imported_venom7]

Anymore available?

[DaveG]

Rob,
I suspect he has more.

Here's his Email
cyoung@reconauto.com

DaveG

[moosetestbestanden]

Cosworth in Torrance can sell you a clutch, and perhaps the flywheel. I don't know of any stateside bellhousing. The cost of shipping isn't that great for a part like that, unless you want to hand carry it...

The crate motor comes w/ what components attached? Mine was a "long block" which meant basically the block, internals, head and water pump. Everything else was sourced in the Uk.

Ya gotta dig the price. Blow a motor? So what? A tank of gas will cost you more!

[DaveG]

Here's the link to the engine I bought.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7997502281&

Pictures appear to be of a complete engine, flywheel forward, minus wiring, starter, and alternator. (normal state for a "crate" engine)

Looks to be a stick shift flywheel... I'll have to see if it will be usable, and how easy it would be to lighten. Lathe and mill time are free.......

DaveG

[DaveG]

For those who asked about where I got my engine, here's another one listed by the same guy.
It's not as complete as the one I bought but it is cheaper.
It would make a good spare for someone...

Ebay item: 8005144590

DaveG