V6 Lawn Tractor

Ok, so what do you guys think;

I want to build a V4, or V6 lawn tractor.
I've seen either V8 lawn tractors that don't go fast, or ones that hardly resemble a tractor. I want to build one that is fast (I can use it as a car), and that still resembles a tractor.

I was thinking car engine, transmission, rear axle, and rear brakes. Not sure about steering (may want power with all the added weight, but that would be complicated).

Oh yeah, and I live off of a $3 allowance.

Sound do-able? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

yea sounds dooable just get you some stickers of "your favorite brand mower" and take off all the emblems off a car/truck and replace with the stickers you just got and [b]Bam the mowcar/mowtruck[/b] thats what the ricers do they get a civic and put R34 badges on it and call it a skyline

Haha, nice. If I had a nasty little car I would do that.

start saving your money - youll need to.

First i would get dimensions of the motor/drivetrain you plan on using , then build the chassis and then the sheetmetal to fit. Itll definitely need to be planned out.

Might be easier to fit a 4 cylender instead, BUT ive seen a tech school drop a 350 into a GT JD super clean like it was factory option, including the deck.

Another factor is what type of motor, the old skool carb motor would be easier to hook up ( no electronics or computers , plus would need tweeking for different tire sizes, ect).

If you can find a cheep used car that isnt street legal ( due to rust) but runs/drives , then that would be the best option for having everything needed.

No matter what you build - it wont ever be street legal - specially for insurance/DMV ( most states require insurance/registrations/ inspections).

Only sort of thing ive seen street legal is a 'road legal' golf kart and a 'road legal go kart'

http://www.scooterdepot.us/150cc-go-kart-sand-cart-4stroke-dune-buggy-for-sale-p-647.html

http://buggyworx.com/street-legal-information

Ive been told by a police officer, lawntractors arent street legal, even modifed ones....

Wow that's alot, I'll try to address everything here.

Yes, I'm saving now, I've got $16!

I'm planning on getting help from my Grandpa, who's an engineer, and my best friend, who's a car nut. So between the three of us, I think we can get some pretty decent blueprints drawn up.

I'd like to get a 4cyl, smaller, and lighter too. I have no engine crane, and I don't want to have to stregnthen the frame unless I really have to.
Carbeurated would be preferable for me. Cheaper too. Anyone know an older 4cyl rear wheel drive car?

About steet legality, I saw a quad that had some extra lights added, and the guy had gotten a motorcycle title for it. So it was legaly a motorcycle. I was debating asking my local DOT, but I can't even get a liscense for a few years.

Anyone know if I will need suspension? I live on a dirt road, and if all goes well, this thing should hit car speeds.

Let me get this right. You have no money, tools, or skills, and want to build a car? Good luck. Save your money and buy a beater to drive.

If you want to try and build a tractor/mower for fun, have at it. If you have access to tools and parts, better for you, if not, it will be expensive to do.

Well, I have tools and expirience, just not money.

I've build a few mowers and I want something BIG.

Unfortunately the bigger it gets, the more expensive it gets. Might want to find a job.

lol yes. Once school is done, in the summer. Right now I'm shopping and planning.

If i ever get a welder of my own Im going to try and build something very similar out of some old nissan 720 4x4 trucks ive got laying around

Awesome. If you lived closer we could build something together! I'm gonna need help.

Oh dang yea i didnt realize we were the same age!

Oh yeah!

Nice profile pic.

Thanks!

BlackMountian88 wrote:

lol yes. Once school is done, in the summer. Right now I'm shopping and planning.

I dunno what NH labor laws are, but you might be limited in hours since you are a minor, so dont expect too much. But a $3 income wont get you far, not to be mean or anything.

Yes, I know. I can mow lawns an stuff, and I can be a bagger at Marketbasket once I turn 14. Not too much fun but it's better than nothing.

I'm also hoping that if I get help with his project my helpers can put a little toward it. I only need about 3-$400

Its possible to do it, just wont be overnite - people stuff V8's in snowmobiles, atv's and even snowblowers, but even with a 4cylender, the chassis would need to be strong/reinforced- the extra weight would tear it apart.

Yup, alright. Now I have to locate some cheap parts.

You could go with a Wisconsin V4 engine. They are fairly easy to come by.

Woaaaaa! What kinda transmission does it use? And are they expensive?

that is going to be amazing! when do u think u will have it done

Haha, that's the entheusiam I wanted! Hopefull by the time it starts to get cold again in the fall. Not sure tho, I need the funds and I can't start working till the middle of the summer.

have u spotted any engines to buy for it?

I saw this little tiny Toyota one, and there was a Dodge Neon (yuck) engine and transmisson bundle that was tiny.

I'm probably gonna put an ad on Craigslist, and see if anyone wants to donate thier junk car.