Bike engined Citroen 2CV
Discussion
Wasn't too sure where to post this, but thought you knowledgeable guys were as good a place to start as any.
Basically, as above. Any thoughts on whether you could convert a 2CV to take a bike engine?
I think the 2CV is front wheel drive, so would this be a non starter straight away? If not, it may be possible (ala the Mini) to put the engine in the back?
I'd love some thoughts on this please.
Basically, as above. Any thoughts on whether you could convert a 2CV to take a bike engine?
I think the 2CV is front wheel drive, so would this be a non starter straight away? If not, it may be possible (ala the Mini) to put the engine in the back?
I'd love some thoughts on this please.
thewave said:
Wasn't too sure where to post this, but thought you knowledgeable guys were as good a place to start as any.
Basically, as above. Any thoughts on whether you could convert a 2CV to take a bike engine?
I think the 2CV is front wheel drive, so would this be a non starter straight away? If not, it may be possible (ala the Mini) to put the engine in the back?
I'd love some thoughts on this please.
You would need an adaptor plate, but a 2Cv can take a Moto guzzi engine, or a BMW boxer .Basically, as above. Any thoughts on whether you could convert a 2CV to take a bike engine?
I think the 2CV is front wheel drive, so would this be a non starter straight away? If not, it may be possible (ala the Mini) to put the engine in the back?
I'd love some thoughts on this please.
Check the Pembleton 3 wheeler or the new Blackjack Zero with a Guzzi engine,
Ciao
Italo
DH2 said:
SuperbCheers for the responses guys.
Expect to see something silly at Le Mans next year
Robin K. said:
Well don't expect to put that much power to the citroen chassis.
I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
Yes, we've heard the chassis is a bit on the weak side.I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
After a bit ot thought, I think we're going to take the shell off, strengthen the chassis (how - we don't quite know yet) install a transmission tunnel and make it rear engined. Hoping a Fireblade engine will do the trick.
thewave said:
Robin K. said:
Well don't expect to put that much power to the citroen chassis.
I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
Yes, we've heard the chassis is a bit on the weak side.I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
After a bit ot thought, I think we're going to take the shell off, strengthen the chassis (how - we don't quite know yet) install a transmission tunnel and make it rear engined. Hoping a Fireblade engine will do the trick.
thewave said:
Robin K. said:
Well don't expect to put that much power to the citroen chassis.
I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
Yes, we've heard the chassis is a bit on the weak side.I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
After a bit ot thought, I think we're going to take the shell off, strengthen the chassis (how - we don't quite know yet) install a transmission tunnel and make it rear engined. Hoping a Fireblade engine will do the trick.
gpdude said:
thewave said:
Robin K. said:
Well don't expect to put that much power to the citroen chassis.
I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
Yes, we've heard the chassis is a bit on the weak side.I know a guy that put a BMW boxer on the chassis, but more power than that and
the chassis will kill it self.
After a bit ot thought, I think we're going to take the shell off, strengthen the chassis (how - we don't quite know yet) install a transmission tunnel and make it rear engined. Hoping a Fireblade engine will do the trick.
Because it will be different.
This car is being built for one purpose only. Le Mans 2009. It will be resprayed in Gulf livery (not so original) It will then be an epic road trip in the most random car you ever did lay eyes on.
It's also getting a custom interior celebrating Le Mans
Just for fun basically.
absolutely said:
The 2cv chassis won't be strong enough front or rear to hold a bike engine, the rear is just 2 thin chassis legs, maybe 1" by 2" and if you are lucky a cross bar on the rechassis'd cars. I know 2cvs very well, raced em, rechassis'd em and rebuilt em. Bespoke chassis all the way!
That's what were affraid of, I did speak to a gentleman who works with them, and he suggested getting a 7 esque chassis, dropping the shell on it, welding a cage in, then removing the excess. It'll be a steep learning curve.
absolutely said:
thewave said:
It will be resprayed in Gulf livery (not so original) It will then be an epic road trip in the most random car you ever did lay eyes on.
I am sorry to piss on your parade thewave, but the Gulf thing has been done, about 10-12 years ago on a 2cv race car. I am fully aware that the 2CV is common, and more than likely to be 'Gulfed' at some point. However, this will be a very different and fun 2CV, and that is our sole aim.
Unless anyone has any better ideas?
thewave said:
absolutely said:
thewave said:
It will be resprayed in Gulf livery (not so original) It will then be an epic road trip in the most random car you ever did lay eyes on.
I am sorry to piss on your parade thewave, but the Gulf thing has been done, about 10-12 years ago on a 2cv race car. I am fully aware that the 2CV is common, and more than likely to be 'Gulfed' at some point. However, this will be a very different and fun 2CV, and that is our sole aim.
Unless anyone has any better ideas?
I'd probably go a bit further - do something daft like chop the roof down to 6 inches
piss easy on those as all the glass is flat.Chassis... hmmm depends how much effort you want to go to - while I am fully aware of the... "shortcomings" of the 2CV chassis, there is no reason some simple tube bracing and triangulation cannot be used to beef it up enough, depends what you are going to do with it afterwards of course - if it's something you are going to hold on or intend to sell for proper money, go for a spaceframe, if not, why bother?!
V8OWNER said:
thewave said:
Just for fun basically.
thats the best idea.. keep it that way...how about A-team livery.. or somthing similiar?
- or just mega-pimp it.. (mount the body low over the wheels.. neons ect..)
its a 2cv - the french will love it whatever you do...
Go for it!! I had a 2CV as my first car!! all my mates had minis etc, me being into bikes and being given the car simply rebuilt the engine. gas flowed head, lost most of fly wheel! custom exhuast (2" stainless tube out under side door) by end of it no mini could beat me to 60mph, top speed 120mph, only trouble was stopping. good luck,
Edited by Uncle Pies on Sunday 25th May 20:41
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