MembersPage/MarcellGal/PowerAndTraction (2006-03-07 20:22:54)

Having seen MembersPage/NanassyPeter/CloneInstall it became apparent that it's possible to make something in 8000 Euro (at least in Hungary) that leaves most Ferraris, BMWs and factory Subarus standing at the starting line. That engine is quite amazing, will be a champion when the bottom is matched to the qualities of the intake/exhaust. I'm not aiming for that. Will settle for much less HP (for less money and work), but still much fun.

Recipe

The nice part is that starting from an 4WD Audi 80


The minimal and the ultimate

Since the engine management part won't be a problem (eg. I can add boostcontrol or launch or ALS without external help), the head is the main decision. Since 10V and 20V cost difference is relatively small compared to total cost, the 20V might be cheaper if I decide to push it further later. So going 20V is very likely before the first investment in mechanical or intake/exhaust mod.

But buying a car first, and installing genboard. Should most of the project be planned before these? Or enough after the purchase ?

Sigh.

I just have to watch not to spend too much time on it, to leave time on software and HW and business development.


There are several 5 banger engines with some very little differences compared to the others.First you have to decide to which route you want,10V or 20V.The main problems (or better issues) are,

1.Build up your own engine with dirtcheap parts (this might be time consuming,but we have all the connections and the knowhow for this)

OR

2.Buy a working hopefully mostly stock engine and install that.

Or you may go with a 4 banger,with 1.8-2l 16-20V.


PhatBob: Part of business development 'is' having a demonstration car, and you do 'need' a demonstration car :-D