Peugeot 205 Mi32

MrSix · 19 Dec 2006 at 08:02

That rad looks a bit small - you sure it'll be enough for the two engines?

cybernck · 19 Dec 2006 at 12:29

silversurfer> would you please edit that pic out and replace with a thumbnail?

MrSix> combined increased area and thickness give about twice the volume
of the original 205 GTI radiator, therefore...

silversurfer · 19 Dec 2006 at 12:44

cybernck said:
silversurfer> would you please edit that pic out and replace with a thumbnail?

uh-huh

MrSix · 19 Dec 2006 at 13:16

cybernck said:
MrSix> combined increased area and thickness give about twice the volume
of the original 205 GTI radiator, therefore...

hehe, I was joking!

It's bleedin' huge!

cybernck · 21 Dec 2006 at 02:25

after completing front engine's cooling and exhaust systems, we hard-wired an external
405 fuel pump to start the front engine after several months of being out of use...

it started without problems, apart from expected noisy hydraulic lifters.

205 Mi32 :: video #001 :: Starting the front Mi16 engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCOxRkber7E

thanks.

-Mike- · 21 Dec 2006 at 02:41

You'll be glad you put that video on youtube

Us ocukers like a bit of video bandwidth as Dangerous will agree

Cracking project mate keep up the good work

cybernck · 29 Dec 2006 at 05:16

Phase 5: Rear Engine Electricity & Cooling

this is the first part of the Phase 5 story, where we tackle rear engine's wiring:

and start plumbing the coolant pipes from the radiator towards the rear engine:

you can find the first part of the story (with 25 pics) on THIS PAGE.

stay tuned for the second part of the Phase 5 story!

thanks.

paintguy · 30 Dec 2006 at 19:36

This project of yours is popping up everywhere Nik!

Is no forum safe....

cybernck · 31 Dec 2006 at 04:38

LOL... well it's spreading like a virus all over the web so i have to
pop in and give the topics my full support on nearly every forum

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but... i have already seen several faces of paintguy... what's next?

cybernck · 31 Dec 2006 at 04:39

in the second part of the Phase 5 story, we continue work on rear engine's coolant system:

and after testing the wiring and all the sensors, we get the engine started:

you can find the 2nd part of the story (with another 25 pics) on THIS PAGE.

with work being spread over a few months, Phase 5 is finally complete!

stay tuned for an exciting video of starting the rear engine! B)

i want to wish all the members of this forum a happy and successful new year
in health, love, business and ofcourse... cars!

thanks.

Chabsy · 31 Dec 2006 at 13:21

Surely if the engines are driving different axles all you are doing is improving the power to weight ratio, if you have 2 x 150 bhp engines you dont get 300 bhp, or am i missing something

olv · 31 Dec 2006 at 14:22

the work each engine has to do is halved. there will be more power at the wheels in a 2 engined configuration then there would be in a traditional 4WD setup. however you have the added weight of an extra engine and gearbox.

silversurfer · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:42

How much do those items weigh? Should be worth it with all the other insides stripped out

cybernck · 31 Dec 2006 at 16:22

we expect the car to weight about 1150-1200kg's which is 250bhp/ton
and faster than 4wd due to less transmission losses

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-westy- · 31 Dec 2006 at 16:23

cybernck said:
we expect the car to weight about 1150-1200kg's which is 250bhp/ton
and faster than 4wd due to less transmission losses .

So chasing scoobies then, or a bit quicker?

silversurfer · 31 Dec 2006 at 16:33

Sounds like supercar terrority, upto 100mph at least.

So 2x2wd is more efficent then 4wd

cybernck · 3 Jan 2007 at 18:38

after completing rear engine's electrics and cooling system, we attempt
and manage to start the rear engine for the very first time!

it started fine, with the grease on the exhaust manifold burning off a bit.

205 Mi32 :: video #002 :: Starting the rear Mi16 engine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Ndv1D2Ez8

thanks.

Gaijin · 3 Jan 2007 at 18:49

Nice one! Whats left to do then?

cybernck · 4 Jan 2007 at 00:11

quite a bit of work still left to do... however not so far from the first drive now

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just stay tuned to the story

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Dogbreath · 4 Jan 2007 at 00:27

Chabsy said:
Surely if the engines are driving different axles all you are doing is improving the power to weight ratio, if you have 2 x 150 bhp engines you dont get 300 bhp, or am i missing something

You are missing something. Why on earth would 2 x 150 not equal 300? The disadvantage is the weight of the extra engine and gearbox to lug around.