ive been slowly picking away at a 7 locost
I wanted all the options so I could do whatever. So I made the molds large enough for a V8 and the rear wide for independent.
The first frame I have built can accommodate anything, now having gone through what’s on the shelf from electric (1st choice) to BMW S1000RR or Yamaha R1, I have sort of gotten away from these for the first car. I intend to build a few 7’s as the molds took some time, and I suspect it’s a bit of fun and will get better and better.
Engine choices, comments please, for your preferences in a 7 and why.
1 1986 Toyota 4AGE 5 speed, Steel block 350lbs
2 1995 Nissan SR20DET 6 speed (turbo) 300lb Aluminum block
3 1993 Ford 5.0L 5 speed, crazy and heavy (450lbs), I would probably do better with a Chev LS V6 (370lbs).
4 1993 Volvo 2.3L (red block 320lbs) 5 speed the venerable brick, turbo or 16V
5 1994+ Volvo Mazda Ford 2L (200lbs + I have 5), 2.3L, or 2.5L not sure which transmission likely Tremec 5 speed as I have 6.
Suppose #5 seems correct with Caterham since 2002. Standalone engine controller etc. Though I think they all would have stand-alone controls. The Ford 2L is a rev happy 150hp. But the 4AGE is the new DBA. I wish I had the funds for a Lotus/Ford Twin cam.
Going for a drive in an Elan to consider.