Well, I'm back to the builders log section for now. I had a problem at the first autocross of the season. I done blowed up my engine reeel goood. I was on the limiter at the finish lights and I think I blew out the apex seals on the rear rotor. I did a compression check and got 0 - 0- 0 psi on the rear rotor. The car would run but I was a bit (like 50%) down on power to say the least.
I'm in the planning stages for the MkII version of the Spectre Seven. I changing my power unit to old fashion pistons with a little turbo thown in for kicks. I am now shopping for this:
I'm taking the plunge into technology about 30 years newer than the 12a rotary and I'm going to adapt the GM Ecotec 1.4L turbo to a RWD configuration. This little engine holds a lot of potential. With proper tuning and a larger turbo, it should put out a very reliable 250HP/200tq. The torque curve is impressive even in stock tune climbing to full rated torque around 2,000 rpm. Plenty for a 1,300 lb track car. The engine is very compact and well designed on the bottom end to take the additional uprades. The Cruze/Sonic community are just starting to tap into the full potential this engine can offer. Aftermarket support is gaining everyday.
Also the motors are CHEAP and PLENTIFUL. The breaker yards have them with super low mileage. You can get a complete engine with less than 20K miles for about a $1,000.00.
Interesting thing is you can bolt up a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo/Amigo bellhousing form a 2.2L. They also used a Borg Warner T-5 manual tranny. Awesome indeed!
I just pick one up on ebay for $200
The fun begins........again!
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Building a whole car from scratch is a 1,000 little tasks, done 1 task at a time, while thinking 10 tasks ahead, then redoing it anyway.
South Bend Region SCCA D-Modifed Class Autocross & Track-Day/TT. Chevrolet 1.4 L Turbo Ecotec PowerLink to my build log:
http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=3356