I'd go looking for a VMAX because V4's are always better than inliners.
(not remotely biased at all...)
I'd go looking for a VMAX because V4's are always better than inliners.
(not remotely biased at all...)
Swank Force One wrote: This uses a 1.8 litre Mazda V6... Where the 1.8 fits, the 2.5 fits. 200hp in stock form with the "ZE" variant, not a ton of work to make 240whp n/a, i'm shooting for 300whp n/a. Boosted, the sky is the limit. But i suppose this isn't really within the spirit of the thread.
What's the weight vs a hayabusa engine? Does the extra weight justify the awesome swap? Keep in mind, the target car will weight in at 1500 lbs with driver. Most of them are running around with 1200cc Yamaha engines, the Busa swap is super popular for the road racing guys.
I was mostly joking in the vein of the V8 bikes shown earlier in the thread.
I don't think it's the droid you're looking for. It's a fairly light motor, but you're probably looking at ~350lbs dressed.
It's all good. I'm thinking a boosted Busa engine is the way to go.
No idea on pricing or availability, but V8 Busa. Just 'cause.
JohnInKansas wrote:
Weren't they like $20k?
dculberson wrote: So while it's got a decent amount of torque it's way down on horsepower compared to a lot of bikes.
Horsepower is just an efficiency, granted that triumph engine would suck in a lightweight car that you want rpms in.
To be honest, I'd go with whatever inline(or V) 4 you can get for the cheapest, then boost it. At that point anything(if it holds together) will be fast.
Rotary powah!
They were in Motorcycles too!
There was an NSU, a Hercules, and a Kawasaki IIRC.
Rotary MAY be an option... Hayabusa me likey more though...
On an unrelated note, I saw one of those big triumphs today......they sound rather mean. 
Conquest351 wrote:JohnInKansas wrote:Weren't they like $20k?
I think more like $30k...
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