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2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« on: 21 August 2012, 14:13:04 »

Chaps

I have done all my searches to no avail

Does anybody have accurate weights for the 2.5 v6 lump and the manual gearbox ?

trying to work out some spring rates for the car and need some decent figures

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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #1 on: 21 August 2012, 14:26:21 »

mine is getrag 240 and according to net weights 80 lbs =36.29 kg..
 
will check the engine
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« Reply #2 on: 21 August 2012, 14:36:54 »

I found C25XE as 176 kgs (without ancillaries) .. so 180 kgs of prediction wont be wrong for spring rates..
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2012, 15:20:22 »

Thanks CEM

36kgs for the gearbox seems a bit light though, i would have though it heavier.
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« Reply #4 on: 21 August 2012, 19:13:29 »

Thanks CEM

36kgs for the gearbox seems a bit light though, i would have though it heavier.

compared to ar25 or ar30 yes.. they are light.. but if you carry them alone not that light ;D
 
when I first time carry ar25(me and someone) I thought its over 150 kgs ;D  but actually its around 80 kgs but you feel its  bloody heavy :o
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #5 on: 21 August 2012, 20:04:46 »

please excuse my butting in but i consider that 80 kgs is rather heavy or was the last time i put 1.5+ cwt on my back! (for those of us old enough to remember old money !) good luck to cem and mind that Back.
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #6 on: 21 August 2012, 21:35:38 »

Thanks CEM

36kgs for the gearbox seems a bit light though, i would have though it heavier.

no, that's about right - they're surprisingly light.
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #7 on: 22 August 2012, 07:55:52 »

Thanks for the replies guys

nice light gearbox then  :)

should help keep the total weight of the car down and maintain balance
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #8 on: 22 August 2012, 08:40:08 »

the best advantage of manual is that your car is not applying half clutch while accelerating (till 80 kms/hr) ;D   :D
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #9 on: 22 August 2012, 09:31:43 »

the best advantage of manual is that your car is not applying half clutch while accelerating (till 80 kms/hr) ;D   :D

i think i understand what your saying, yes you are right. and in the kit car its important to get the power straight down.

i think my target gross weight of 650kgs for the car is achievable
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« Reply #10 on: 22 August 2012, 10:15:37 »

the best advantage of manual is that your car is not applying half clutch while accelerating (till 80 kms/hr) ;D   :D

i think i understand what your saying, yes you are right. and in the kit car its important to get the power straight down.

i think my target gross weight of 650kgs for the car is achievable

yep.. personally I can recommend to use this T6 alum as much as possible
its an aluminium alloy with zinc,magnesium, copper, iron,chromium and titanium..
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7075_aluminium_alloy .
 
its strength is close to steel
 
density 2.8 gr/cm3 where as iron has 7.87 g/cm3
 
and price not that steep.. :y
 
ps: can be found in all useful size and shapes..
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #11 on: 22 August 2012, 10:34:17 »

CEM

already using it, have been for a few years

T6086 and T6087

very light and good strength
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« Reply #12 on: 22 August 2012, 10:45:41 »

CEM

already using it, have been for a few years

T6086 and T6087

very light and good strength

 :y :y
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Re: 2.5 V6 X25XE engine and gearbox weights
« Reply #13 on: 31 October 2012, 14:30:41 »

I was to weigh x25xe.  Without flywheel, exhaust manifold, alternator, power steering, ac compressor and oil  is 150 kg
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