Now, this is just for fun...
I know there is the Sinpar kit to make an R4 4x4, but since I ran across the 2CV Sahara I was wondering if the same could be done with an R4... Since the original concept of the Sahara came from a 2CV customer that build the kit and then showed it to Citroen in which they thought it was a good idea and ran with it!
So I figure there must be some R4 tinkers that have thought about this!
Since I do not have one to do measurements, I am wondering... say you build the rear end to hold and engine (cut the front end and suspension of another R4 and weld like a pro) and you place the engine so the wheels aline with the wheel arch. Will the rest of the engine stay within the confines of the boot/trunk? Or will it stick out?
One would also have to build a firewall between the rear seat and the new engine. Plus a way to get air to let the engine breath and cool down. What would happen to the rear seat? Will it have to be moved forward or moved up? Or maybe one places two extra front seats in the rear? This could take care off the transmission bar going to the rear engine transmission.
I gather the easiest would be to copy what Citroen did with its transmission set up.
Since one has two engines one should have the ability to manually place the rear engine in neutral when not in use.
I wonder what sort of performance one would get from two 32 hp units? the Sahara went 65 kph on one engine and 105 on two. Would the R4 come close to doubling its performance?
It sure would be a heck of a 4x4!
Anyway, your thoughts... could it be done?
A nice challenge!
Robert
I know there is the Sinpar kit to make an R4 4x4, but since I ran across the 2CV Sahara I was wondering if the same could be done with an R4... Since the original concept of the Sahara came from a 2CV customer that build the kit and then showed it to Citroen in which they thought it was a good idea and ran with it!
So I figure there must be some R4 tinkers that have thought about this!
Since I do not have one to do measurements, I am wondering... say you build the rear end to hold and engine (cut the front end and suspension of another R4 and weld like a pro) and you place the engine so the wheels aline with the wheel arch. Will the rest of the engine stay within the confines of the boot/trunk? Or will it stick out?
One would also have to build a firewall between the rear seat and the new engine. Plus a way to get air to let the engine breath and cool down. What would happen to the rear seat? Will it have to be moved forward or moved up? Or maybe one places two extra front seats in the rear? This could take care off the transmission bar going to the rear engine transmission.
I gather the easiest would be to copy what Citroen did with its transmission set up.
Since one has two engines one should have the ability to manually place the rear engine in neutral when not in use.
I wonder what sort of performance one would get from two 32 hp units? the Sahara went 65 kph on one engine and 105 on two. Would the R4 come close to doubling its performance?
It sure would be a heck of a 4x4!
Anyway, your thoughts... could it be done?
A nice challenge!
Robert