The LeGrand engine compartment looks quite large without the bulky KZ1000 engine in there.
We'll be using the ZX10R dash cluster, so we could remove the trio of VDO gauges. We made a new dash panel without any gauge holes in anticipation of this.
The new engine is very compact and powerful—over 160 horsepower!
The Kawasaki motorcycle harness has a lot of wiring for equipment we won't need, including horns and lights.
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.
No wonder you wanted more down force.
I can't believe the old KZ weighs 80 more pounds! I can't wait to see more updates!
Yea, it's a behemoth compared to the ZX10R, cast iron cylinders, huge transmission....
Mr. Burger better watch his butt...
What do you expect the car to weigh with the new engine? Thing's going to be a joyful rocket.
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