Hi.

Want to put an 20 b engine in my fc chassi.

But have been warned about the 100 lbs exsra weight in front of the car.

How does that affect the handeling? In a straight line it probobly handels well, but how does it handle going true turns ,breaking etc etc.

Can somone with this engine in a fc chassi give me some advise.

I have the 2 rotor cosmo engine in it now, but want some more ........

But if the exstra weight ruins the handeling, its not interesting....

 

I've not noticed any problems. I have a jic fltII suspension on it though. If you want to do it I highly recommend a better suspension. Mine drives great though.



UsfDr

 

its the removal of the front swaybar that changes the handling.

 

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/SWAP/COSMO/20b.html



The swaps at least $10k.

If you don't have this kinda money, don't even bother.

You should have at least TWICE that to finish it.





-Ted

 

Well, it will cost atleast 10k.. Thats no problem, the problem would be, if I put 10k in to it, and it handels like ****. THAT would be kind of crappy.



Is it possible to compare, lets say an fc chassi with an 400 hp 13b-re engine to an fc chassi with an 400hp 20b engine, and who would be the best car, ?

I guess the 20 b fc would go faster in a straight line, but the 13b-re engine would handle better, I think , so probobly would go faster if the road had some turns etc.

What do you guy´s think.. ? Am I totaly wrong here... Or what ..?

 

If you can feel the difference, change to stiffer springs up front.

We offer a custom front bar than can handle almost any set-up you can throw at it.

Initial performance with a 1-1/8" front bar is fine for our 20B NA that makes 232hp at the wheels.

We offer a 1-1/4" bar that should take stock twins or any big single turbo conversions you can throw at it.





-Ted

 

[quote name='viking' date='Feb 28 2005, 02:31 AM']Well, it will cost atleast 10k.. Thats no problem, the problem would be, if I put 10k in to it, and it handels like ****. THAT would be kind of crappy.



Is it possible to compare, lets say an fc chassi with an 400 hp 13b-re engine to an fc chassi with an 400hp 20b engine, and who would be the best car, ?

I guess the 20 b fc would go faster in a straight line, but the 13b-re engine would handle better, I think , so probobly would go faster if the road had some turns etc.

What do you guy´s think.. ? Am I totaly wrong here... Or what ..?


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They can both handle the same. It's what your setup is. The 2nd gen was designed with the 3 rotor in mind. Heck, some V8 FC guys say the FC still handles great with such a beast of a motor.



400HP 13B is not easily obtainable, but 400HP 20B is.

 

[quote name='RETed' date='Feb 28 2005, 02:44 AM']If you can feel the difference, change to stiffer springs up front.

-Ted


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its still not "right" without the bar though, good thing you have some huh?

 

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Mar 15 2005, 06:33 AM']its still not "right" without the bar though, good thing you have some huh?


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You're fricken insane!



-Ted

 

[quote name='RETed' date='Mar 16 2005, 03:57 AM']You're fricken insane!



-Ted


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yes, mine handles so much better with the front bar on there. it was ok without, but it just didnt feel like an fc