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Update by Per Schroeder to the LeGrand Mk 18 project car
Dec 16, 2009

We’ve entered a new chapter in our LeGrand project. We have started replacing the air- and oil-cooled Kawasaki KZ1000 engine with a 2006 Kawasaki ZX10R powerplant. The ZX10 is water-cooled and features considerably more power and torque than the engine it’s replacing—on the order of 60 percent more power. Plus, the new unit weighs approximately 80 pounds less than the KZ.

Our first step is to send the ZX10R motorcycle wiring harness to [Peter D Motorsports] (http://www.peterdmotorsports.com) to be simplified for car use. We’ll also have to redo the oil pan so that it works in a car application. From there, we can test fit the engine in the chassis and start fabricating mounts.

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iceracer
iceracer PowerDork
12/26/09 5:53 p.m.

No wonder you wanted more down force.

ChesterRumble
ChesterRumble New Reader
1/1/10 7:54 p.m.

I can't believe the old KZ weighs 80 more pounds! I can't wait to see more updates!

Per Schroeder
Per Schroeder PowerDork
1/2/10 11:00 a.m.

Yea, it's a behemoth compared to the ZX10R, cast iron cylinders, huge transmission....

jstein77
jstein77 SuperDork
1/4/10 10:50 a.m.

Mr. Burger better watch his butt...

ansonivan
ansonivan Dork
1/6/10 10:26 p.m.

What do you expect the car to weigh with the new engine? Thing's going to be a joyful rocket.

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