Minicooper
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 12:49 PM |
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Which Engine Would You Choose?
Due to financial restrictions I'm unable to afford the engine I really want (Turbo Hayabusa), so I have to use one of the engines I already have
for the moment
which are:
ZZR1100 d3
Honda Blackbird on Carbs
ZX9r E series
It's for a mid engined classic mini which I estimate will be about 550kgs excluding driver, all are very low mileage, given my sad financial
position which would you use?
Cheers
David
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jossey
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 01:01 PM |
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The zzr1100 engine is a good engine when it works. I want that route because I got one very cheap. Getting the gaskets are not cheap though and the
gearboxes on the d have 3rd gear issues.
I will be using mine until it does then getting a zx9r
Good thing with the zzr1100 engines are if they die you buy a new one and put it in.
Pretty disposable as the costs of parts out weighs the second hand value of the engine.
I have a d6 zzr1100
[Edited on 6/8/12 by jossey]
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 01:20 PM |
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blackbird motor really needs a dry sump or (hopefully cos that's what I'm doing) an accusump and windage plate or it will eat no3 main
bearing in short order.
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Minicooper
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 01:46 PM |
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Jossey
I know about about second gear problems on the C series ZZR1100, not heard of it on the D series?
Mookaloid
I'm aware of No3 mains problems, I have a westfield baffle plate and will if the engine is used big wing the sump like the escort sumps
The engine used will be in the same orientation as they were originally used in the bikes, I'm hoping this will lessen any oil surge problems
Cheers
David
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roadrunner
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 02:16 PM |
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I have just got rid of a ZX9r engine that was a hoot to drive, it was in the Indy for 3 years and I never had an issue with it, I just stuck it in
connected it up and of I went. Best thing I have done kitcar wise , so far.
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 02:55 PM |
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I run a zx9r c engine, got told that the gearboxes are weak, 2 yrs and 3000 miles later it hasn't missed a beat. Just bought a z1000 barrel and
piston set which fits straight on, that's my job for over the winter. I've heard that the blackbird motor can twist, the engine casing is
then a write-off, i believe that and the fact they have to be dry sumped is why they have become unpopular.
If i was doing it again i would be after a zx12r, same power as busa but half the price.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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Lightning
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 03:23 PM |
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I had 2nd gear issues on a ZZR1200. i would go for ZX12R
Steve
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Minicooper
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 03:42 PM |
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ZZR1100 d3
Honda Blackbird on Carbs
ZX9r E series
These are the engines I have a choice of, buying another engine of any sort is currently out of the question. So back to the original question
Cheers
David
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jossey
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 04:47 PM |
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I would buy the zx9r I think it's the 3rd gear on the d model if I remember rightly.
2nd on c model. An the oil problem causing I to spit a leg out.
Good luck.
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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motorcycle_mayhem
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 05:53 PM |
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On a budget?
Do you require a reliable, no-nonsense, fun powerplant?
ZX9
Fit, forget, enjoy!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 06:19 PM |
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Another vote here for the ZX9R
Phil
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JoelP
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| posted on 6/8/12 at 06:21 PM |
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my zx9c was fine, though i did find a lot of false neutrals if i tried to change gear too fast!
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Minicooper
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| posted on 7/8/12 at 11:19 AM |
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions, I will use the ZX9r for now
Cheers
David
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RichG
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| posted on 3/7/13 at 06:39 AM |
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Blade engines are releativley cheap to source spares for
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