Helloween2006
Junior Member
So I have been pondering the idea quite a while and not backed down from thinking about it. I haven't had much luck in the research dept, so i figured this the best place to look.
As far as the chassis that will recieve this idea, i'm aiming for EG, but it may be swayed to n EF (cost/availibility reasons) or possibly another very light weight similiar vehicle.
I have decided to transplant a Watercraft or similiar motor into the vehicle. I am wondering if this has ever been done before, if not why, and any concerns or things that i should look for that i may be missing. I am trying to aim for 2-stroke if at all possible.
I've come across 2 things i'd consider typical problems in a swap (by that, i mean a lack of a needed part between the motor/chassis). Watercraft engines are watercooled, fix by using electric waterpump and stock radiator (possibly adding an aircool fan as well if needed). Converting it to hook to w/e transmission the car has, I feel this could be achieved with simple welding for a custom bellhousing as a watercraft motor does infact have a impellar shaft.
Things I that I am wondering (as I do not own a jetski): Do they have a tachometer or way of measuring revs, do they have seperate oil/gas tanks and mix or do you mix yourself, typical engine measurments (will it fit?).
I may have to use a rwd vehicle, are civics extremely complicated to convert to rwd or is it a fairy non-complex task?
Money is not really an object as I am making decent income (300/week spare) and have no time constraints. I hope this is the right area to post this is, if not I am sorry. I do apologize for the length, thank you for any help possible as the internet in its vastness really sucks.
As far as the chassis that will recieve this idea, i'm aiming for EG, but it may be swayed to n EF (cost/availibility reasons) or possibly another very light weight similiar vehicle.
I have decided to transplant a Watercraft or similiar motor into the vehicle. I am wondering if this has ever been done before, if not why, and any concerns or things that i should look for that i may be missing. I am trying to aim for 2-stroke if at all possible.
I've come across 2 things i'd consider typical problems in a swap (by that, i mean a lack of a needed part between the motor/chassis). Watercraft engines are watercooled, fix by using electric waterpump and stock radiator (possibly adding an aircool fan as well if needed). Converting it to hook to w/e transmission the car has, I feel this could be achieved with simple welding for a custom bellhousing as a watercraft motor does infact have a impellar shaft.
Things I that I am wondering (as I do not own a jetski): Do they have a tachometer or way of measuring revs, do they have seperate oil/gas tanks and mix or do you mix yourself, typical engine measurments (will it fit?).
I may have to use a rwd vehicle, are civics extremely complicated to convert to rwd or is it a fairy non-complex task?
Money is not really an object as I am making decent income (300/week spare) and have no time constraints. I hope this is the right area to post this is, if not I am sorry. I do apologize for the length, thank you for any help possible as the internet in its vastness really sucks.