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    would this work

    as we know byr boys have had good experiences with the d16 honda engine

    ive also helped build a mates 1 in his del sol wich is neerly done

    whats the chances of it fiting in the front of a 5?

    oppinions plz

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    Re: would this work

    Already underway.

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    Re: would this work

    Sure someone on here is fitting a Honda engine to a 5 at the moment.

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    Re: would this work

    oh great so im not the only stoopid person to think of it happy days

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    Re: would this work

    so the anser to ypur question is no ces thatys a B-series not a D

    You could go one better and fit a K20 out of a new type R.

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    Re: would this work

    Quote Originally Posted by RoboEK View Post
    so the anser to ypur question is no ces thatys a B-series not a D

    You could go one better and fit a K20 out of a new type R.
    Ive looked at that...awesome engine.

    Sticking with the F4R for now...

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    Re: would this work

    Quote Originally Posted by RoboEK View Post
    so the anser to ypur question is no ces thatys a B-series not a D

    You could go one better and fit a K20 out of a new type R.
    Thing is you cant really find one for less than £2000 where I payed £50 for my b16

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    Re: would this work

    Quote Originally Posted by rs250nut View Post
    Thing is you cant really find one for less than £2000 where I payed £50 for my b16

    wow thats a good price. i take it that was just the block? i sold a block with a fue extra bits for £270 a couple of weeks ago an i thought that was cheep.

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    Re: would this work

    K20 isnt exactly cheap...but its an awesome engine out of the box! Even the ancilliaries are pricey

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    Re: would this work

    Quote Originally Posted by RoboEK View Post
    wow thats a good price. i take it that was just the block? i sold a block with a fue extra bits for £270 a couple of weeks ago an i thought that was cheep.
    Na complete engine minus rocker cover and manifolds

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    Re: would this work

    Dont think a k20 will fit between the 5 chassis legs also they cost some coin them lumps compared to a B or a D.

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    Re: would this work

    Oh and to point out, you WONT be able to compete in any race series as they dont allow a different manufactures engine to the chassis..

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    Re: would this work

    Quote Originally Posted by Rob@Backyardracing View Post
    Oh and to point out, you WONT be able to compete in any race series as they dont allow a different manufactures engine to the chassis..
    http://www.eurosportscompact.co.uk/rules.php

    Im not sure of what to make of this.Pretty much counts me out then. What about totb?

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    Re: would this work

    Tommy B is the man to answer really regarding ESC

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