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Shpoop · 08-17-2003, 05:38 PM

I dont pretend to be terribly savvy at working with cars... but i had this idea recently

Take a lightweight car, take out the engine, and mount a small, lightweight v6 or v8 from an outboard boat engine. Small v6s can pump out upwards of 250hps, even 300. i know it would be hell mounting it and attaching the drivetrain etc but could it be done?

DEI37 · 08-17-2003, 07:45 PM

Sure it could be done. Money can work wonders. But, you have to think of whether or not it would be worth it.

badflsh · 08-17-2003, 10:19 PM

They have the HP but does those motors have much torque? I have no experience with boats so really dont know but it seems like they wouldnt need much.

Peryn · 08-17-2003, 11:22 PM

a lot of outboard engines are basically nothing more than normal car piston engines, turned a little...

as for you idea, i would reccommend another route. Rotary.

You will be unique, its an amazingly fun engine, very smal (much smaller than even moce tiny 4 cyls) , cheap, and very light. You basically want a small, lightweight go-kart. make it handle well and its a great idea. again, rotary may be you best power/weight and power/size ratios. Worth looking into anyway.

If your looking at 250-300hp v6's though, chances are it will be very expensive, and need a lot of various electrical components to keep it running at that output. Then again, its late and i might be talking outta my ass. ill think it out in teh morning. Sounds expensive to me though

08-17-2003, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shpoop Curious Location: NJ (but just for college)	This would be long and hard, but would it work?... I dont pretend to be terribly savvy at working with cars... but i had this idea recently Take a lightweight car, take out the engine, and mount a small, lightweight v6 or v8 from an outboard boat engine. Small v6s can pump out upwards of 250hps, even 300. i know it would be hell mounting it and attaching the drivetrain etc but could it be done?

08-17-2003, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	Sure it could be done. Money can work wonders. But, you have to think of whether or not it would be worth it. __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

08-17-2003, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	a lot of outboard engines are basically nothing more than normal car piston engines, turned a little... as for you idea, i would reccommend another route. Rotary. You will be unique, its an amazingly fun engine, very smal (much smaller than even moce tiny 4 cyls) , cheap, and very light. You basically want a small, lightweight go-kart. make it handle well and its a great idea. again, rotary may be you best power/weight and power/size ratios. Worth looking into anyway. If your looking at 250-300hp v6's though, chances are it will be very expensive, and need a lot of various electrical components to keep it running at that output. Then again, its late and i might be talking outta my ass. ill think it out in teh morning. Sounds expensive to me though __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck.

08-17-2003, 10:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
badflsh Tilted Location: Oregon	They have the HP but does those motors have much torque? I have no experience with boats so really dont know but it seems like they wouldnt need much.