Alternate engines

[StatGSR]

A Saab "H" motor from a C900 would probably fit pretty easy...

is that the one that uses the transmission as an oil pan???

[thebeerbaron]

I think the potential of an air-cooled two-stroke twin has been vastly underestimated...

[jkf]

is that the one that uses the transmission as an oil pan???

Kinda sorta, but not really-the tranny is under the motor, but the gears are separated from the crank by the tranny casting, which is also the engine sump. I think there was a Lambo where the gears & engines shared the same oil bath?

The driveshafts exit the tranny low and right at the back of the engine, so if there is enough room for the engine between the hubs and the firewall on the 818 frame, you could probably have a rumble seat!
(It would be better weight distribution than the boxer too...)

[onyx_riddle]

I don't want to be "that guy". But honestly, I've seen maybe 3 subarus in my life. I gotta be honest here... If the engine bay can accompany a fiero trans then I suspect that I will have a very unique v8 dream car.. I don't usually knock a design but in northeast Arkansas, you do not buy subaru's for 5k.

[Steve91T]

I don't want to be "that guy". But honestly, I've seen maybe 3 subarus in my life. I gotta be honest here... If the engine bay can accompany a fiero trans then I suspect that I will have a very unique v8 dream car.. I don't usually knock a design but in northeast Arkansas, you do not buy subaru's for 5k.

Why not?

[onyx_riddle]

I think the nearest dealer is a few hours away, maybe. I've never actually seen a wrx. They just don't sell here. I've been an avid Craigslist junkie for years and I've not seen any remotely near here. And when one does POP up in Tennessee or beyond, it certainly won't be on the good side of $8k.. I won't be able to buy this thing till its actually been out for a few months anyway but this is a concern I'm afraid may limit my possibilities.

Edit: I think more patience is in order. Even if I have to eBay the parts I think 5k could be a low albeit realistic estimate. I retract my previous negativity

[Etos]

So here's a crazy idea, an opposing pistons engine. You get your cake and eat it too. All the power and fuel economy. Ecomotors is designing them for military use. Maybe if FFR got in contact and tried to work something out that would be great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buX89nlww2E

Little video explaining a little bit. There's alot to opposing pistons and it's a great design.

[StatGSR]

^ yea those are neat and all, but i would never want one in any car until it was actually production ready and properly tested. let alone an 818, not when there are literally 100s of other great options...

[Gollum]

I think the nearest dealer is a few hours away, maybe. I've never actually seen a wrx. They just don't sell here. I've been an avid Craigslist junkie for years and I've not seen any remotely near here. And when one does POP up in Tennessee or beyond, it certainly won't be on the good side of $8k.. I won't be able to buy this thing till its actually been out for a few months anyway but this is a concern I'm afraid may limit my possibilities.

Edit: I think more patience is in order. Even if I have to eBay the parts I think 5k could be a low albeit realistic estimate. I retract my previous negativity

Worst case scenario, you take a short day long road trip. I don't foresee any reason we all can't find a running, drivable donor for around 6k and easily sell off 1k worth of extra parts (body panels, lights, interior, ec). For me, finding those killer deals worth driving to is half the fun of projects.

[bromikl]

Worst case scenario, you take a short day long road trip. I don't foresee any reason we all can't find a running, drivable donor for around 6k and easily sell off 1k worth of extra parts (body panels, lights, interior, ec). For me, finding those killer deals worth driving to is half the fun of projects.

Or one could make friends with the local used auto dealer. It would be easy to pick out what you want at the auction. You might even go along for the trip. A car that would never sell on the lot is the one you'd want to take apart. Even better - if Subies are really so undesirable in your area, no one else will be bidding on your car.