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Old 08-12-2010, 04:34 PM   #152 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
Forget the Fiat 2 cylinder, in road tests it's using far more fuel than its official rating in the 500 - even when driven sensibly.

If you really want to go ahead with this, start from a Smart - it's already got the rear mounting, rearwheel drive set-up.


A local bike mag started building a diesel bike based on a Smart diesel (0.8 L).
Dunno what became of it though.
Kool, my only concern will be getting air to the intercooler I can work that out in the body design. CDI engines are starting to come down in price overhere. There are plent to choose from in Canada.
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2 cars one never gets driven the other is an MPG project already at 5% increase in standard driving economy CAI and Pulstar plus. Thinking weight reduction next year.
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