kit for mitsubishi V6?

[pidsy]

Hi there,

been looking for sometime at building a kit and am finally weighing up my options. I have a Mitsubishi FTO with the mivec V6 that has a very good, strong engine but a knackered body - and i was wondering if (to save doner costs) i could use the running gear from the FTO (or even just the engine/loom etc) in a kit?

i have done a lot of searching and noone seems to make any kits around Mitsubishis at all.

it would be a huge shame not to put that great V6 into a lighter kit!

i appreciate any info, advice you guys can give.
cheers.

[limpabit]

Hi.

There are no kits, that I know of, that use Mitsubishi's as a donor. But many transversly mounted kits could fit. I know Marlin for example, made mounts for a different engine option while the customer waited to collect the kit.

Trouble is, you are in for a lot of grief and expense if you want to use the running gear. Example driveshafts will need modifying/hubs manufactered, electrics, exhaust, etc.

But it would be a one off.

[pidsy]

i know, i guess i was hoping for an easy way out. its just annoying that ive got a free donor car sitting on my drive! thati could use and the sound of that V6 screaming away would be fantastic on a low weight car.

i think i'll break it and use that money to buy a donor to start my build.

now just got to decide which kit!

MEV as an "easier option" or some kind of caterham-esque jobby?

[limpabit]

You really need to go to a kit car show and have a look. Or have a look through the manufacters on this site and mags. Though very late in the day for this year for shows.

Then speak to builders about the build/company and real budget. Then go from there.

[pidsy]

thanks for all of your help. i think i'll have to get down to a show and have a look around!

cheers.