gary gsx
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| posted on 25/9/05 at 05:26 PM |
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BEC
Ok just looking about ebay for bike engines fireblades not to bad a price, But has any one tried a v twin lots of VFR 800 cheaper + Aprilla 1000 lumps
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smart51
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| posted on 25/9/05 at 06:36 PM |
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I looked at an aprillia RSV Mille engine briefly. I think it would be good. I went for an R1 for simplicity. I reckon that the cost saving for an
unusual engine would be more than lost in getting a cradle and exhaust. There were also plenty of people here who could help when my R1 didn't
start. Aprillia knowledge maybe a bit more thin on the ground.
That said, The Mille is torquey and has good gear ratios for a BEC. It is also dry sumped.
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locoboy
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| posted on 25/9/05 at 07:36 PM |
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One guy on here - Spunky used a VTR Firestorm V twin if i remeber correctly, might be work contacting him if you have any specific questions.
ATB
Locoboy
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Lotusmark2
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| posted on 25/9/05 at 08:23 PM |
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I am using a VTR in my single seater but I think there may be an issue fitting a drive shaft adaptor on the drive spindle (I am running chain drive)
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Gav
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| posted on 25/9/05 at 09:58 PM |
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also wouldnt the angle the engine needs to be on mean that one of the barrels would be sticking out th side of the chassis? or would the 60degree V
be close enough for this not to be a problem?
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Hellfire
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| posted on 25/9/05 at 11:37 PM |
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You most likely would very much need a TRT prop to stop it shaking to bits on acceleration! 
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gary gsx
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| posted on 26/9/05 at 06:04 AM |
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Cheers Chaps ill go with the blade lump as you say plenty of people have used so lots of knowledge about and parts.
Cheers of to build chassis Gary
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