adam1985
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| posted on 5/4/08 at 03:01 PM |
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r1 or zx12r
as above really dont know what to go for would like to hear your opinions on both engines trying to keep budget down to a min though really thanks
adam
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Steve Lovelock
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| posted on 5/4/08 at 04:09 PM |
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Well a while back I had an S-reg R1 and the engine was truely brilliant.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 5/4/08 at 04:33 PM |
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Probably depends on too many factors to give a definite answer. The zx12 is around 30bhp more powerful and has around 30lb/ft torque more (please
someone correct me if wrong as I aint double checked that). But......you pay a bit of a premium for that. In terms of $ you need to figure out if
either would need dry sump (prob. track only).
I personally went for the zx12, mainly cos I'm not exactly light weight and wanted something that could handle my weight (up to 16-17 stone in
training) and passengers. I guess the overall expected weight of the car could be a deciding factor.
If in doubt, apply the Tim "the toolman" Taylor, principle of "more power".
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bassett
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| posted on 5/4/08 at 04:37 PM |
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Hi, Depending on year the R1 wont need a dry sump(>04 i believe) and instead needs just the baffle so keeps the cost down. Also seems to be a lot
of R1 engine kit cars out there so theres always some one on hand to help you out if you get in trouble with the install.
Adam
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