twin engine clio172
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Clio 172
extra Clio 172 engin and box
some bits of metal.
Method:
Cut out rear floor, replace with subframe fashioned from bits of metal, mount second engine, connect throttle linkages, invent some kind of gear change mechanism and clutch and you're done.
Let me know when you've finished.
Clio 172
extra Clio 172 engin and box
some bits of metal.
Method:
Cut out rear floor, replace with subframe fashioned from bits of metal, mount second engine, connect throttle linkages, invent some kind of gear change mechanism and clutch and you're done.
Let me know when you've finished.
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OK, I am taking the **** a little, but the basics are right.
Cut the floor out and build a subframe to replace the strength and provide somewhere to mount the engine. Engine location will be dictated by the gearbox and lining it up with the rear wheels. You'll need to devise a method of transferring the power to the wheels (my guess would be standard drive shafts into modified front hubs or something like that). Is the clutch hydraulic, if so, just add another master cylinder and run the pipes back and connect to the pedal. Gear change might be tricky, but if it's a able change, you could just reverse the original linkage and mate it to the existing lever.
This is a pretty hefty project, I'd bet you'd be looking at around £10,000 unless you're doing all the work yourself.
Cut the floor out and build a subframe to replace the strength and provide somewhere to mount the engine. Engine location will be dictated by the gearbox and lining it up with the rear wheels. You'll need to devise a method of transferring the power to the wheels (my guess would be standard drive shafts into modified front hubs or something like that). Is the clutch hydraulic, if so, just add another master cylinder and run the pipes back and connect to the pedal. Gear change might be tricky, but if it's a able change, you could just reverse the original linkage and mate it to the existing lever.
This is a pretty hefty project, I'd bet you'd be looking at around £10,000 unless you're doing all the work yourself.
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thank you mate your answer is apreciated i know this isnt a scooby but i posted here as i know there are some very smart people on here and i used to get good non **** taking answers
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yours mike
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It is almost impossible mate, due to the structure of the car and rear supports etc..
Obviously nothing is 'impossible' if you have the right ammount of time and money.
Would be very impressive but not worth it IMHO, gear linkages Hmmm
Rob
Obviously nothing is 'impossible' if you have the right ammount of time and money.
Would be very impressive but not worth it IMHO, gear linkages Hmmm
Rob
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Wooaah fellas! Calm down!
Mike, interesting thought, you been reading too many Wallis novels
Is the gearbox for the v6 the saem as that of the 172? if so why not use the v6 rear drivetrain and gearstick linkage?
Steven
Mike, interesting thought, you been reading too many Wallis novels
Is the gearbox for the v6 the saem as that of the 172? if so why not use the v6 rear drivetrain and gearstick linkage?
Steven
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my advice??
Cage the car to stand a chance of it staying in line.. buy a rear ended clio.. cut the car off by the bulkhead, then almost weld the chassis legs in place of the rear suspension turrets..
Gear linkage done via cable shift.. may require a couple, suggest looking at the vw.. possibly corrado..
ermm...
or speak to DJ Motorsport in nottingham
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[Edited by David_Wallis - 5/30/2003 11:51:25 AM]
Cage the car to stand a chance of it staying in line.. buy a rear ended clio.. cut the car off by the bulkhead, then almost weld the chassis legs in place of the rear suspension turrets..
Gear linkage done via cable shift.. may require a couple, suggest looking at the vw.. possibly corrado..
ermm...
or speak to DJ Motorsport in nottingham
David
[Edited by David_Wallis - 5/30/2003 11:51:25 AM]
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Hijack time and thick person q.
What is fly by wire and how does it work??
I have this very suspicious felling it is gonna be something simple and self explanitory
I should not switch my PC on whilst under the influence!!
Rob
What is fly by wire and how does it work??
I have this very suspicious felling it is gonna be something simple and self explanitory
I should not switch my PC on whilst under the influence!!
Rob
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just means that there is no throttle cable and its done electronically.. (ie a little stepper motor / servo or similar) opens the butterfly..
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I would have though speaking to Ian Nixon at Europarts in Stoke would be a good plan.
Given he built and had lots of fun with his orange twin engined Renault 5 GT Turbo....
Basically as stated above - take the front subframe/suspension/everything (even the steering rack) and weld it in the back. Ian had to use a hydraulic clutch system, as it's a bit tricky with cables to get both clutches to operate togeteher. Gearchange was interesting too. First run down Santa Pod the front engine was in 1st whilst the rear was in 3rd. Oops.
He's sold it now...
Rich.
Given he built and had lots of fun with his orange twin engined Renault 5 GT Turbo....
Basically as stated above - take the front subframe/suspension/everything (even the steering rack) and weld it in the back. Ian had to use a hydraulic clutch system, as it's a bit tricky with cables to get both clutches to operate togeteher. Gearchange was interesting too. First run down Santa Pod the front engine was in 1st whilst the rear was in 3rd. Oops.
He's sold it now...
Rich.
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The BMW "valvetronic" engine (used in the latest 318i maybe others) takes drive-by-wire to a new level... there's no throttle at all!
It uses stepper motors to open every valve individually (no camshafts either obviously) and controls airflow by lift and duration of valve opening. Most substantial petrol engine development I've seen for a while. Apparently the torque/power and fuel ecomomy are noticably improved compared to a conventional petrol of the same size.
It uses stepper motors to open every valve individually (no camshafts either obviously) and controls airflow by lift and duration of valve opening. Most substantial petrol engine development I've seen for a while. Apparently the torque/power and fuel ecomomy are noticably improved compared to a conventional petrol of the same size.
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