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The V6 sits in the same linear location as the XU lump.
Mine sits lower to keep centre of gravity as low as possible too.
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(08-01-2014, 07:56 PM)BigTallPaul Wrote: The V6 sits in the same linear location as the XU lump.
Mine sits lower to keep centre of gravity as low as possible too.
Paul
Ah ok i was under the impression that it sat bolt upright like the TU engines.
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The main thing is that it sits inline with the struts and being a V-engine you get a similar amount of additional weight in front of the strut-line as you do behind.
I would definitely agree with your thoughts if ALL of the 60kg were added in front of the strut line. That would be a nightmare (think early 911 in the rain!) :-;
Now, can I supercharge this for just £1500 ???...
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Don't know where you would fit a supercharger with a V6 in the engine bay
But yeah i can't see any reason why not.
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You could supercharge it for £150, so long as you don't mind it blowing up at some point
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Holy christ, a charged V6 would be epic!
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Only had the V6 in a 309 and that handled very well so this weight thing is all over rated unless building a outright race car. One day if I can persuade the owner we will Turbo it
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Such noise
Much power
So supercharged
Wow