honda buggy

marczuk · Jan 7, 2013

I would love to have one of these. An ive been here once before. I just was wondering how much
One would cost. Just seeing if anyone has built one an how much it ran.
ive done some research on diff specs an chit. Was mainly wondering
What a price tag would be. An some does an donts...
Thanks

YOUNG · Jan 7, 2013

I use to have a honda odysee with a 1000cc gsxr motor in it. Dad built it for me when I was 10 That things was a beast

5BrothersFabrication · Jan 7, 2013

Ok, the one that stuck out in my head that I remember is the frog from Israel. Now remember, just ignore the cage and suspension geometry, and just utilize the drivetrain tech. I also thought it was nifty he used the Honad brakes on it! But go for it, use 'yota axles, and make sure you do a build thread 'cuz I wanna build one someday!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/333699-new-tube-frame-next-project.html

The Luke · Jan 8, 2013

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I had two b18's listed on TOR a few years back. I was hoping someone would pick them up for one of these and nobody showed any interest at all. I could definitely see how one of these would be fun. Those motors are pretty peppy for what they are. :midgetwoopow!

marczuk · Jan 8, 2013

Thanks for the info. Hopefully i will get to do one if these sometime
in the near future.

The Luke · Jan 8, 2013

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Make me a good offer on my car and you'll have yourself a drivetrain for your future buggy :ninja

quickracer · Jan 9, 2013

ive built two in the past 3 yrs,first one had a 2.2,auto from a 1990 accord(this was my favorite) unilink front,3 link rear,10inch coilovers,toyota axles.38 tsl's,,very fun.
second one was a 1.5 civic,auto,toy axles,10 inch coilovers,39.5 tsl's
.
im planning on #3 very soon,collecting parts

5BrothersFabrication · Jan 9, 2013

quickracer said:
ive built two in the past 3 yrs,first one had a 2.2,auto from a 1990 accord(this was my favorite) unilink front,3 link rear,10inch coilovers,toyota axles.38 tsl's,,very fun.
second one was a 1.5 civic,auto,toy axles,10 inch coilovers,39.5 tsl's
.
im planning on #3 very soon,collecting parts

Just for tech's sake, you have to flip either axle? :dunno:

marczuk · Jan 9, 2013

Any pics. An what was the price tag. An do all Honda's rotate the same
way. I love these things. very interested in learning more.
Thanks.

The Luke · Jan 9, 2013

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I was always told you has to run the b series motors because of reverse rotation. But What quickracer just posted says otherwise. So I dunno.

paradisepwoffrd · Jan 9, 2013

with most of the Honda engines you do not have to flip the axles. This is why most ppl use honda vs other manufacturers. B, D, H, & F series Honda engines spin counter clockwise along with Corvair flat-6 engines.

When you place these engines in the rear of a buggy with the front of the engine towards the rear, it allows the axles to be run normally. It also places the transmission output towards the center of the chassis, allowing the driveshafts to go strait to the axles.

You can use other fwd drivetrains with the correct orientation inside the chassis. If you have them facing forward, the axles will not need to be flipped but the rig will be long due to the trans output being at the back of the chassis. If you face the engine to the rear like a CCW motor, the trans will be in the right spot but the axles will need to be flipped.

I have thought about doing the later using a SC 3.8l & transaxle from a newer Buick/Pontiac.

The biggest advantage I see with running the honda or other fwd drivetrains is how compact everything is lengthwise. Allows for shorter wb and better packaging/comfort in the pass compartment. Plus visibility from rear engine is great.

marczuk · Jan 9, 2013

Great info!!!! Thanks. Are the honda transaxle cable or link shift?
Seem like the cable would be easier bc u could mount ur shifter
Anywhere.

Neal3000 · Jan 9, 2013

this is a sweet one that raced ecors for a couple of years, won a C class race in 2011

http://www.nc4x4.com/forum/index.php?threads/mid-engine-honda-buggy-build-fj-40-axles.26111/

The Luke · Jan 9, 2013

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marczuk said:
Great info!!!! Thanks. Are the honda transaxle cable or link shift?
Seem like the cable would be easier bc u could mount ur shifter
Anywhere.

most I have seen are link shift. I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to convert to cable though.