How to Make a Car with a Bike Engine
Building a car with a bike engine is a fun and rewarding project that can save you money on gas and help you reduce your carbon footprint. Plus, it’s a great way to learn about mechanics and engineering.
Materials
- A used car chassis or frame
- A bike engine kit
- A welder
- A drill
- Wrenches and sockets
- Nuts and bolts
- Sheet metal
- Paint
- Electrical wire
- A battery
- A starter motor
- A fuel tank
- A carburetor
- An exhaust system
- A driveshaft
- A differential
- Wheels
- Tires
Instructions
- Prepare the chassis. If you’re using a used car chassis, you’ll need to remove the old engine and transmission. You’ll also need to weld on some new mounting points for the bike engine.
- Install the bike engine. Once the chassis is prepared, you can install the bike engine. Follow the instructions in the bike engine kit.
- Fabricate the body. The body of your car can be made out of sheet metal or fiberglass. You can either design your own body or use a pre-made kit.
- Paint the body. Once the body is fabricated, you can paint it any color you like.
- Install the electrical system. The electrical system includes the battery, starter motor, wiring, and lights. Follow the instructions in the bike engine kit to install the electrical system.
- Install the fuel system. The fuel system includes the fuel tank, carburetor, and fuel lines. Follow the instructions in the bike engine kit to install the fuel system.
- Install the exhaust system. The exhaust system includes the exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe, and muffler. Follow the instructions in the bike engine kit to install the exhaust system.
- Install the drivetrain. The drivetrain includes the driveshaft, differential, and wheels. Follow the instructions in the bike engine kit to install the drivetrain.
- Test drive your car. Once the car is assembled, you can test drive it. Make sure to break in the engine properly by driving it at varying speeds for the first few hours.
Tips
- Use a bike engine with at least 100cc of displacement.
- Make sure the chassis you use is strong enough to support the weight of the engine and body.
- Follow the instructions in the bike engine kit carefully.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends or family.
- Have fun!