BDA Elan
Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 4:09 pm
Hi,
I've just beed offered a rather interesting BDA engine making about 190 BHP and have and early S2 Ex-Autocross car the already does not have its original engine. I'm have thought of building a BDA powered Elan as an interesting road car. It occurs to me that the standard semi-close ratio transmission and maybe the CWP may not like 190 HP for very long!
I'm interested to hear any thoughts as to the best powertrain upgrades to cope with the power of this engine. The chassis is a strengthened original Lotus and I'd prefer to make as few mods as possible to fit the gearbox, but the Type 9 or the MT75 both seem like good options. I'm not so concerned about the shift location as I suspect the seating position may need to be revised.
I have a good solution for the driveshafts, and figure there will probably be some sustension upgrades etc, but all in all it seems like an achievable and really fun project. I even have an original Hard Top which might just finish things off very nicely, not that it's really needed in Southern California!
All input gratefully recieved!
Ian
I've just beed offered a rather interesting BDA engine making about 190 BHP and have and early S2 Ex-Autocross car the already does not have its original engine. I'm have thought of building a BDA powered Elan as an interesting road car. It occurs to me that the standard semi-close ratio transmission and maybe the CWP may not like 190 HP for very long!
I'm interested to hear any thoughts as to the best powertrain upgrades to cope with the power of this engine. The chassis is a strengthened original Lotus and I'd prefer to make as few mods as possible to fit the gearbox, but the Type 9 or the MT75 both seem like good options. I'm not so concerned about the shift location as I suspect the seating position may need to be revised.
I have a good solution for the driveshafts, and figure there will probably be some sustension upgrades etc, but all in all it seems like an achievable and really fun project. I even have an original Hard Top which might just finish things off very nicely, not that it's really needed in Southern California!
All input gratefully recieved!
Ian