ReMan
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| posted on 13/12/10 at 08:42 PM |
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Put a V10 in it?
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 13/12/10 at 10:24 PM |
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I wouldnt be too swayed by the mechanicals issue really. You'll no doubt learn to do most things yourself anyway and if you need something doing
thats out of your league on the engine - well take it to a bike specialist instead of a car garage. I'd never done a bike clutch (or indeed
owned a bike) until i built a BEC with 001Ben on here. We were both newbies to it although i had experience with CEC's having built 3 or 4.
After a couple of goes at disassembly and reassembly of the clutch to fit the Barnett conversion during the build, i recon i could change a clutch in
under 30 mins and not need a manual other than for the clutch cover bolt torque settings.
For a track day toy then i'd say BEC with a 98 - 2004 R1. Very reliable engines (02-04 with fuel injection) and pretty cheap if one goes bang.
Two up and Ben's still felt loads faster than my old 173bhp Zetec Tiger S6. A tuned 4-age wont be cheap anyway - especially if you break it to
get anywhere near the same performance - i have one in my MR2 mk1 (but not for long - its getting a 3L v6 next spring!!).
As said though - you really do need to get a go in both before deciding you NEED a BEC in your life!! 
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v10
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| posted on 13/12/10 at 11:53 PM |
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... and now swaying back towards bec !  !
Thanks for the offer Benzo, I'm down south in Kildare, would love to take you up on the offer but can't see having time this side of xmas
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Benzo
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| posted on 14/12/10 at 09:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by v10
... and now swaying back towards bec ! !
Thanks for the offer Benzo, I'm down south in Kildare, would love to take you up on the offer but can't see having time this side of xmas
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my car is in bits at the min now anyways! i cant see it being back together this side of xmas when the beer starts flowing!
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speedystew
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| posted on 15/12/10 at 11:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
The easy answer to your question is that a BEC will generally be quicker round a track than the 4AGE in the same car.
After that the BEC vs CEC question depends on which engines you want to compare.....
e.g. A 300 BHP duratec in a well set up car is hard to beat unless you have a Haybusa turbo etc etc. the real question is how far/fast do you want to
go?
the westfield speed series this year was won by a bec 1000rr blade engine(no turbo),beating sbd's 300 + bhp duratec car 
i have a duratec westfield at the mo and have had bec before,whilst i do like my duratec i don't think it will be too long before i'm back
with a bec
duratec,it's so last year
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 22/12/10 at 09:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
i have one in my MR2 mk1 (but not for long - its getting a 3L v6 next spring!!).
Bet that's going to take a bit of modification!
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v10
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Stuart Taylor Locoblade
OK well I decided on the bec route and came across a Stuart Taylor Locoblade locally so its now mine
 
Near Side Rear View
Its seems to be in very good condition and engine runs well. It'll be a few weeks before I get a good run in it as thats when the next day is
on.
I wonder if anyone on here used to own or know this car ?
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Yazza54
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| posted on 12/1/11 at 11:31 PM |
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Maintenance shouldn't be an issue. You have a bike....who does that?
For example.. Car clutch ... A day maybe to fit?
Bike clutch... 30 or so mins
90% trackdays...BEC
90% road...BEC
Anything..
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BEC
I'm unhappy cos I eat and I eat cos I'm unhappy
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