Engine-geometry

[Olavsbaa]

Hello,

We are a group that are working on a project were we want to use a Suzuki 1300cc engine with a turbo. But the "car" we are working on has a chassis with a strictly placed geometry that cannot be modified, and the 1300cc is a bit too tall.

Is there any chance to "lay" the engine down? So the exhaust will be facing down?
Or will the engine be unable to pump the oil through the system?
If so, can the oil pump/oil pan be modified so this will work?

 

[202mphbusa]

Oil return out of cylinder head might be a bigger issue. Oil pan and pickup can be gotten around with a dry sump

 

[SSGT_B]

No laying it sideways due to oiling concerns

 

[greg3852]

Look at an H2 engine. Don't know the height of it, but it'll fit your power requirements should you plan around 240hp. Don't know how you could build a chassis without measuring the engine you plan on putting in it, but to each his own.

 

[202mphbusa]

two stroke?

 

[202mphbusa]

would a GSXR1000 motor be short enough? turbo that

 

[Olavsbaa]

Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer!

To clarify: I/we have not built the chassis. This is a true replica of a F1 chassis from the 90s, and my group is working on the framework and suspension to get this car driving. One of the requirements we have been given, is that we are not allowed to modify the chassis. The owner want's it to sound like an F1 car, so two stroke is a no go. The H2 engine is too expensive unfortunately.

We are currently looking at other options than the 1300cc engine now, thanks again!

 

[busakiller]

A 600cc motor will sound like a f1 car or a old CBX 6 cylinder motor would do it.

 

[Mr Brown]

@B.Eskedal do you have any thoughts on this?

 

[WuzzaCBXRider]

Maybe ask Andreas. He managed to place one of the motors almost flat when he joined two of them.

 

[B.Eskedal]

No, you can not lay down the engine that much. Even with dry sump.