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My D/D is a Focus with a 2L Duratec. Gutsy little motor, torquey too! If I'm feelin' lazy, I can loaf along in 4th or 5th gear. If I wanta play, I can wind it out through all the gears. The one time I was able to go out and run with the Locosts, I didn't have to make excuses for its performance!

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Mike - Read my story at http://twinlakesseven.blogspot.com/

I was watching a video on the caterham kits and apparently they use a 2l duratec with a supercharger. Does anyone have any information on the exact setup they run?

Before you start thinking about things like superchargers, you might want find someone that'll give you a ride in one. Even with smaller engines, these little cars will open your eyes with their performance!

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Mike - Read my story at http://twinlakesseven.blogspot.com/

I have been reading more posts on chassis design before I build my own. Am I correct that the haynes manual chassis is essentially the book chassis widened by two inches, and the +4 chassis is the book chassis widened by 4 inches?

Basically correct. The Haynes is what's called a 2-2-1. 2" wider, 2" longer, and 1" taller. A +4 would (probably) be 4" wider, although they could be a 4-4-2 (wider, longer, taller) as well as possibly some other variations on that theme.

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Mike - Read my story at http://twinlakesseven.blogspot.com/

For a visual comparison of the "Book" chassis versus the Haynes (Gibbs) chassis go here ==> http://www.kineticvehicles.com/MAX.html and scroll half way down the page.

Cheers,

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Damn! That front slip angle is way too large and the Ackerman is just a muddle.

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I recently got in touch with the owner of the S10 to inspect the full extent of damages to the vehicle. I was told the only damages were to the driver door and frame, however upon inspecting the vehicle I found that the engine block had fractured and was scrap. I still plan on continuing my build, however I will be using a different powertrain, one more suitable to what I would like to use mine for.

For the engine I am looking at a turbo 13b RX-7 engine backed by 12A primary injectors and 1600cc secondary injectors. I will be using a reinforced toyota R154 five speed gearbox linked to the engine using a series five FC3S RX-7 bellhousing and an adapter plate. The clutch would be a Tilton twin plate clutch and the rear end would be out of a toyota tacoma. I would like to have an ECU capable of controlling the amount of boost that is being utilized in each gear(ex. 6psi in 1st gear, 10psi in 2nd, and so forth). I would also like to be able to program modes into the ecu to change the driving mode(ex track mode maxing out at 200-250hp, drag mode for maximum performance, and a highway mode) I have borrowed ideas on this build from several builds others have done and pieced them together to form this plan, as such if anyone notices a potential issue please feel free to tell me i'm doing something improperly. I am also curious on if it would comfortably fit in a haynes chassis or if the engine would stick out. I would like to avoid a hood bulge if possible and an wondering if I should move up to the 442 chassis.

Well, we've got a number of guy here that have done the Mazda rotary thing, so info should be forthcoming!

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Mike - Read my story at http://twinlakesseven.blogspot.com/

After further research into the 13b motor I don't believe I will be using it. Does anyone have the dimensions of the 2015 onward mustang ecoboost engine?

Welcome to the mad house. There are several 7's being built in Wisconsin. Where in the state are you? Tundra is in Green Bay. I'll have my 7 up at Door Co. in late June and early July. Russ

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You meet the nicest people in a Locost Se7en.

I'm in marinette right on the border with Michigan.

Cant help you with the 2.3 ecoboost, but i just got my 2.0 ecoboost, so i could give you any dimensions yiu need off of it

Btw may check the Ford Performance web site ; i know there is a CAD pdf of the 2.0 ... never checked but maybe there is also a 2.3 pdf ?!?

I looked at the PDF attached to the ford performanve page it leads to a cad drawing with no measurements. For some reason the measurements for the 2.3l are proving difficult to find. I would prefer to use the 2.3l but may end up using the 2l and would appreciate the measurements.

Go to this page https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/PDFS/M-6007-23T_dimensions.pdf and you may find what you are looking for.
Walt