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Originally Posted by roddo
Please please please dont put a V8 in this kit. I beg you to think about putting a little 4 cylinder naturally aspirated screamer in it, otherwise i fear Colin Chapman will be spinning in his box! Like what you've done though chief.
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I fully agree that a V8 goes against Chapman's mantra but I went with whatever parts were available and didn't look too ridiculous. (no suitible I-4 or I-6 in my parts box) The Chev indy engine i believe is 2.65l capacity so it isn't too large and doesn't look too out of place.
da ashman: yes the Caterham Levante RST V8 was a big influence in overall concept and sytling of my build, adapted to my preferences. I found some slick tires 8.6mm and 9.7mm wide that scaled up, will be about 205/17 and 235/17 with the same overall height as the stock ones
Here's how the engine sits:
