I'd like to add a GM power steering rack on '88 Lotus Esprit turbo (2900 lb gross weight).
I'm looking for a suitable part which has similar((+/-) attachment spread/points to the chassis.
I found several potential donors, but have difficult time to find a right attachment spread.
One of the...
Hi All,
I'm considering replacing manual steering rack in my 88 Lotus Esprit with a hydraulic power rack.
Whilst investigating possible donors, I found that racks on
BUICK ALLURE 2005-2009, CENTURY 2003-2005, LACROSSE 2005-2009, REGAL 2003-2004,CHEVROLET IMPALA 2000-201, MONTE CARLO...
I am interested in this: how the rear suspension dynamic or ride properties will change as a result of replacing the existing 14" spring with 12" new spring of the same spring ratio?
Suspension type: single longitudinal swing arm w/upper and lower lateral links, single 15 deg inclined coil-over...
Hello,
I'm prototyping a variable volume(NOT variable runner length) intake plenum for t 2.2L 4-cyl turbocharged engine and have a few questions.
Analyzing Italia 458 IM design, one can notice 3 various valves showing the proficiency of engine designer in figuring out how to command and...
Hello Everybody,
Could you tell me if/where I'm wrong? Perhaps, you can point me toward other equations/formulae for heat transfer ratio applicable to air-to-water HE-s?
I'm trying to prove someone wrong.
This individual insists, that because of the higher coolant velocity (if I use a larger...
There are numerous and often confusing postings throughout the internet on this subject. Not too many on turbo engines/camshafts, though.
Let's assume, we have two identical 4 cyl 16V, DHOC engines, boost onset at 3,500rpm, same SLA values and the only difference is in intake camshafts. Both...
On Lotus L4 and V8 engines the top of the liner seems to be held in place only by the "nip" of head gasket. Frequent failures of gaskets have been reported, especially on tuned turbo engines.
The theory became that failures are related to the liner "panting". Also, experienced builders recommend...
Hi,
Could anyone point me in the direction of some paper or analysis of the automotive rear suspension with the following characteristics:
- single independent longitudinal radius arm w/rigidly attached hub carrier (knuckle), (NOT 4-link!)
- upper and lower, un-equal length links...
I have D=15mm ARB with ~ 100 lb/in stiffness, made of 4130 steel.
I would like to make a new 20-25% stiffer bar.
I'd like to keep all the dimensions the same, if possible.
Would changing to a different steel grade with higher Modulus of Rigidity change the stiffness enough?
Going thicker on D...
Gentlemen,
When I look at the pictures of BOV installations for small turbo engines, some questions came to my mind.
Is the BOV placement in an immediate proximity of the compressor outlet a bit counterproductive?
When the BOV valve opens, it creates a reverse flow of the large volume of air...
Let's consider a
2.5 L, 4cyl, 16v, DOHC,
turbocharged, Max boost = 10psig,
CIS fuel injected engine(Lotus 910),
7500 red line
Where: #1 is a OEM design configuration
#2 is a modified configuration,(exh. cam retarded from 104 MOP to 110 MOP), considered for implementation
#3 for...
I'd like to find out what is the torsional stiffness of the chassis/body assembly of the car I'm working on.
The engine and transmission is out for repairs.
Since the body sits on axle stands already, no engine in it, I'm thinking about proceeding in the following manner:
1. Level it on 4...
