I'm starting down the road of putting a bike engine in my Clan. I have found a ZX9R engine complete with its wiring loom coils, carbs etc but missing its exhaust and radiator. The guy wants £400 quid for it which seems a reasonable price. My question though is, are these basically a good strong engine or do they have any problems which make them unsuitable for use in a car. Many thanks Nigel

great engines and very strong!! go for it, especially for that price

Thanks Austen ,just what I wanted to hear. I won't hear the engine going, but at that price i'll do a bit of bargaining and take a chance, Nigel

Look how many are in use, must be one of the most popular BEC engines of that capacity. A good price,buy it before the seller ups it
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[Edited on 29-6-10 by 40inches]

[Edited on 29-6-10 by 40inches]

Rad and exhaust are not important £400 is a bargain if it's good

I got a ZX9 exhaust brand new going cheap if you or anyone else interested (minus can)

buy it had 1 in mk brill engine never gave any probs.

The C1 engines (around the year 1998) are supposed to have weak gearboxes. I have read a lot about it and seen pictures but I have one of these engines in my car and have had no problems.

Pretty legendary engine in the biking world!!!

Thanks for all the advice, I bought the engine tonight. Its a c engine with an engine number around 30000. i'll let you all know how I get on with it, many thanks Nigel