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dwyer

posted on 20/7/05 at 12:29 PM Reply With Quote
Correct Fireblade engine

Hello,
I am sure this question has been asked loads of times before but which is the correct fireblade engine to use for a bike engined project. What age engine (To avoid SVA problems) and also the correct type 909, 893 carb or injection?

Thankyou

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alister667

posted on 20/7/05 at 12:42 PM Reply With Quote
I think all have been used in cars with some success, but for avoicing the emmissions test at SVA I think it's pre 1996 (not sure of the exact cut off date). I know this rules out the 954 injection version, and I'm pretty sure all the 893cc carb engines are fine. The 919cc engine falls on both sides *I think* so get a haynes manual and check the serial no.

The emmissions test at SVA isn't insurmountable if you can;t get an older engine, but it's best avoided.

All the best.





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stevebubs

posted on 20/7/05 at 12:46 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by alister667
I think all have been used in cars with some success, but for avoicing the emmissions test at SVA I think it's pre 1996 (not sure of the exact cut off date). I know this rules out the 954 injection version, and I'm pretty sure all the 893cc carb engines are fine. The 919cc engine falls on both sides *I think* so get a haynes manual and check the serial no.

The emmissions test at SVA isn't insurmountable if you can;t get an older engine, but it's best avoided.

All the best.


Aug 95 is the cutoff

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shortie

posted on 20/7/05 at 01:47 PM Reply With Quote
Yep, cut off is I think in the middle of July 95 so to be safe go for 1994

Rich.

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dwyer

posted on 20/7/05 at 02:31 PM Reply With Quote
Thankyou for that chaps, that is very helpful...

Thanks again..

Simon

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MAB

posted on 20/7/05 at 03:07 PM Reply With Quote
For info only in case you come across a later engine - if you go for a post 95 engine - eg a 96/97 919cc blade, - it will cost you approx £100 - £150 to hire a cat for the SVA test.

Mark.

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andrew.carwithen

posted on 20/7/05 at 03:41 PM Reply With Quote
This should help with deciding on which 'blade engine to use.

(url)www.honda-fireblades.co.uk/specifications.htm(url)

Andy.

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dwyer

posted on 21/7/05 at 06:16 PM Reply With Quote
Thankyou everyone for all your help.

Simon..

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mark chandler

posted on 22/7/05 at 06:03 PM Reply With Quote
Asa bit of extra value, the 893 engine has a weaker clutch, when they went to 916 an additional plate was added and the steel driven plates increased in thickness from 1.6mm to 2mm. However if you get an 893 you can upgrade when it fails.

Regards Mark

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