RE: Honda Powered Elise
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Sheds,
I agree completely, the standard K-Series is incredibly flexible and can manage pretty much any driving situation. The standard Elise thrives on the torque developed and it makes it easier to drive quickly without thrashing the engine. In fact, I say this torquey/low down acceleration suits the car better than peaky high rev power. It makes for a far more relaxed drive and you don't have to be in completely commited mood to get the thing up to speed.
I agree completely, the standard K-Series is incredibly flexible and can manage pretty much any driving situation. The standard Elise thrives on the torque developed and it makes it easier to drive quickly without thrashing the engine. In fact, I say this torquey/low down acceleration suits the car better than peaky high rev power. It makes for a far more relaxed drive and you don't have to be in completely commited mood to get the thing up to speed.
I posted this on the US elise tread but is seems more applicable here.
According to my Dad, who is currently cramming the Ford 1.7vtec in his westfield, which he uses for hill climbing, one of the reasons that he didn't go near the Honda unit is because is spins in the opposite direction to most engines, so if you dropped one in an Elise or westfield without serious modification you'd go really fast backwards....
Can anyone confirm that?
PS. I have my deposit down for a US elise. I get the third one the dealership gets.
Steve
>> Edited by Englishman in LA on Friday 8th March 16:02
According to my Dad, who is currently cramming the Ford 1.7vtec in his westfield, which he uses for hill climbing, one of the reasons that he didn't go near the Honda unit is because is spins in the opposite direction to most engines, so if you dropped one in an Elise or westfield without serious modification you'd go really fast backwards....
Can anyone confirm that?
PS. I have my deposit down for a US elise. I get the third one the dealership gets.
Steve
>> Edited by Englishman in LA on Friday 8th March 16:02
Sheds,
The 106Gti's 1.6 16v TU engine puts out 120bhp and is very smooth (my girlfriend also has one). There are supercharging kits available to, see www.gmcmotorsport.com for more details.
Tim.
The 106Gti's 1.6 16v TU engine puts out 120bhp and is very smooth (my girlfriend also has one). There are supercharging kits available to, see www.gmcmotorsport.com for more details.
Tim.
I'm not sure the Peugeot engine is federally approved in the US, so it's doubtful that it would be an option for an Elise. Also the 1.6 Gti engine has a similar power output to the Rover engine, but is down in torque (145Nm compared to 165Nm) so an Elise fitted with this engine would accelerate slower than the existing car.
BTW I think the 106 Gti is one of the best hot hatches ever made!
BTW I think the 106 Gti is one of the best hot hatches ever made!
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