K24 Rwd Lotus 7 replica build

**Lotus K24 RWD** · 22-04-2011 07:30 AM

I am putting a K24 into a Lotus 7 replica.

I am using a supra W series transmission with a cast bell housing with a 4.1 sierra cosworth diff.

The frame is a McGregor Motorsport custom chassis.

Engine was built for me by Car Aid in Christchurch.

Oversize wiseco pistons 13-1 comp
Eagle Rods
Cometic gaskets
ARP bolts all round
OBX quad Itb's
Evo 450 injectors
Link G4 ecu

So after enduring 2 earthquakes and having to fix my workshop twice I have finally made some progress.

I had the bellhousing pattern machined after I did the CAD drawing and afetr some minor adjustments I got it right.

Then off to the foundry to cast the 1st item. This took about 10 days and then I took it for the CnC machining at a mates place.

The final item looked great and fitted perfectly.

I then fit the motor into a frame and I was happy with the result.

I have some more work to do but in principle it will work and now I can concerntrate on building the car.

I have few other projects on the go as I am restoring 2 vintage race cars so progress will be a bit slow but I have to pay the bills first.

Here are some pics.

**mikey72** · 22-04-2011 07:41 AM

Looking great mate!

Any plans for boost?

**Lotus K24 RWD** · 22-04-2011 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by mikey72

Looking great mate!

Any plans for boost?

Sorry not this guy....I am NA all the way.

**Lotus K24 RWD** · 01-05-2011 07:50 PM

Here are some more pics.

**fatboyz39** · 01-05-2011 07:58 PM

Any reason why you turned the OBX ITB's the other way? Clearance issue with your chassis?

**mugen_ctr** · 01-05-2011 10:13 PM

All i can say is WOW!!!!! can i ask, what gear box and bell housing did u use to mate to the K24? Ive always wondered if it was possible to make the K24 RWD platform, but would seem very costly! U seem to make it seem more doable

Ive always wanted to go from Cad to casting the real thing, u sir, hats off to you!

Cant wait till its finished

**Lotus K24 RWD** · 02-05-2011 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by mugen_ctr

All i can say is WOW!!!!! can i ask, what gear box and bell housing did u use to mate to the K24? Ive always wondered if it was possible to make the K24 RWD platform, but would seem very costly! U seem to make it seem more doable

Ive always wanted to go from Cad to casting the real thing, u sir, hats off to you!

Cant wait till its finished

Its a toyota w57 gearbox on a cast housing.....the bellhousings are for sale now....