Great video, I'm starting to build my own Locost, with a 2016 version of this engine and a NC 6 speed manual transmission. What is your ground clearance?
Thanks, I have just enough that my skid plate just very lightly touches on speed bumps if I'm careful (4-5" if I recall correctly). The suspension is all adjustable so I've had it at a bunch of different heights, but this was the best compromise so that I could still drive it on the street.
How much power did you net out of that setup? What was your max usable rpm? I'm literally getting ready to start on a 2.5 build and I've been super curious what one of the hybrid motors would do with good cams and fuel. Thanks!
191HP at the wheels on a very conservative dyno, and it's done making power by 7k rpm-ish. The midrange punch is kind ridiculous, it's traction-limited in the midrange at most speeds on the street.
There's a RWD Duratec group on Facebook with some UK people doing these swaps and kicking around different options. I made a pipe using exhaust tubing, which brings the rear outlet around to the front of the engine. Works well enough for me, but there are fancier options.
Nice Locost🍺
Thanks, Justin!
Thanks! great vid!
Thank you!
Great video, I'm starting to build my own Locost, with a 2016 version of this engine and a NC 6 speed manual transmission. What is your ground clearance?
Thanks, I have just enough that my skid plate just very lightly touches on speed bumps if I'm careful (4-5" if I recall correctly). The suspension is all adjustable so I've had it at a bunch of different heights, but this was the best compromise so that I could still drive it on the street.
@@FlawlessPlanGarage The engine hangs down from the bottom rails?
How much power did you net out of that setup? What was your max usable rpm? I'm literally getting ready to start on a 2.5 build and I've been super curious what one of the hybrid motors would do with good cams and fuel. Thanks!
191HP at the wheels on a very conservative dyno, and it's done making power by 7k rpm-ish. The midrange punch is kind ridiculous, it's traction-limited in the midrange at most speeds on the street.
Any info on where to find whats needed for the coolant routing on these?
There's a RWD Duratec group on Facebook with some UK people doing these swaps and kicking around different options. I made a pipe using exhaust tubing, which brings the rear outlet around to the front of the engine. Works well enough for me, but there are fancier options.
@@FlawlessPlanGarage Thanks!