Changing Front Wheel Drive Final Ratio??

[.T.]

if you have an issue with tyre size i would suggest you look into using a different motor/box - the 2zz setup you pay a premium for.

one setup that is very much overlooked is the camry 2az setup - easy to get hold of, torquey motor & cheap to buy!!

the gearboxs come out in a number of different variants with different ratios - since you want to rear mount it, you get a sw20 mr2 gearbox that has the gear linkages in the right place. early jap cars run a 4.1 diff. (failing that you fit a celica diff/internals)

there is also now a 6 speed variant of that box (but it's expensive)

just my $0.02 worth!


T

[Mobrod]

Thanks T. I appreciate any advice I can get. The main goal of the project is a cheap to maintain, cheap to run wheelchair accessible vehicle. The second objective is to make it as compact and sporting as possible. The third is to make it look attractive. I was looking at the Camry engine. What are their running costs like compared to the Corolla?

Scott

[.T.]

hi scott,

cheap to buy, easy to get parts for. i think new crate motors are around $2500!

typical toyota reliability - do 100k with very minor maintenance. get them serviced anywhere.

wiring diagrams etc easily available for your conversion. stat. written off 2006+ camry would be obtainable for around $4k at the auctions (how much have you been quoted for a 2zz conversion??!!

for a car around 600-800kg, that is not supposed to be an out-&-out racer they would be the motor of choice - & if you are keen you could add a supercharger later - inlet manifold is plastic on these motors!!! easy to chop it up for templates!

T

[Mobrod]

Hi T,

I've been quoted approximately $70,000 to build the prototype then individual vehicles will be approximately $50,000. The extra cost for the first model will be because we need to create molds and jigs, as well as the unforeseen extras.

A standard Corolla or Camry is more of a racer than an industrial van. I'm not looking at building something that will win any track day. Just something that is enjoyable to drive.

[.T.]

mobrod,

click link on my post above & see what i do for a living - i know exactly how much work what you are looking at building will be!!!

i used to work for meridian motorsport - they were the agent for the birkin clubman so i had lots of involvement with that sort of vehicle!

think your initial build cost a bit light - assuming labor cost not included!!

T

[Mobrod]

Hi T,

Thanks for the advice. I know it sounds as though it should cost more. Luckily some parts have already been donated and the engineer/builder will be modifying chassis they already build. It will not be a complete redesign. Most of the labor will also be at a reduced rate.