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| Author: | MickeyMouse [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | New Engine Option for Buggies |
Check out this new Motor made by Birmingham Motorcycle Co. It is 160 HP and only weighs 150 lbs.. This could be a potential buggy engine if the pice is reasonable.  Here is the Article from HotRod Magazine. http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/hrdp_1109_v4_motorcycle_engine/viewall.html . . |
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| Author: | davidk [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
That engine looks mean!! Would look awesome on a rail 
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| Author: | davidk [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
This is another awesome pic of the engine http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engi ... to_01.html |
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| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
http://www.woodsbuggy.com/index.php?opt ... 17&t=14128 It is a cool engine. |
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| Author: | Red Barron [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
Forty, if you are looking at budget with the potential for big power, Echotec is the route I would go. If you don't mind spending $3000 you can get a Honda S 2000 high reving. The TORC racing series unlimited cars that are dominating this year are running the Echotec they are torque monsters. That's my two cents. I run the Acura 3.2 but it is heavy, loads of torque and horse power but about 450 lbs. The Subaru WRX 2.5 turbo motors make 300 horse from the factory have no idea on cost? |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
The problem with a WRX2.5 is it uses turbo to get to 300 hp. Not a great power curve in the woods. Odyknuck has one, but runs a smaller turbo to reduce turbo-lag. |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
Love the sound!!!! |
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| Author: | tw9294 [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
I first saw this engine back in september. I love it but read that crate engines will be in the 5 to 6 thousand dollar range 
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
Brand new type of engine with limited production, ya cheep never crossed my mind. |
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| Author: | ridenrace6 [ Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
looks a lot similar to the v4 scat made engine http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/scat/scat-1.htm |
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| Author: | Bubbalowe [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
My fantasy is a featherweight single seater and a S&S 124" crate motor with straight pipes. Nobody ever gonna say shit about air cooled after hearing that coming through the woods 
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| Author: | Psycho Alpha [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
| Author: | fortydegnorth [ Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
You got it bubbalowe: |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
nitro_mudder wrote: The problem with a WRX2.5 is it uses turbo to get to 300 hp. Not a great power curve in the woods. Odyknuck has one, but runs a smaller turbo to reduce turbo-lag. My setup is different as it uses the N/A 2.5 with 10:1 compression and a T3 60 Trim Turbo. I still have the stock HP and torque on the low end without boost. Were as the WRX uses 7.5:1 ratio and really needs the Turbo to get its HP and torge, so not much on the bottom. The difference is I can only run 8PSI max Boost due to the higher compresion were as the WRX is in the 15 PSI range producing more power overall and mostly on top. The WRX is not a good application for the woods in my opinion. The WRX would be a great desert racing or Dune motor. |
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| Author: | tw9294 [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
Bubbalowe wrote: My fantasy is a featherweight single seater and a S&S 124" crate motor with straight pipes. Nobody ever gonna say shit about air cooled after hearing that coming through the woods I have been talking about the same thing with some of my friends for a couple of years now. I think it would be bad ass!!! |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
Ya what he said!  Odyknuck wrote: nitro_mudder wrote: The problem with a WRX2.5 is it uses turbo to get to 300 hp. Not a great power curve in the woods. Odyknuck has one, but runs a smaller turbo to reduce turbo-lag. My setup is different as it uses the N/A 2.5 with 10:1 compression and a T3 60 Trim Turbo. I still have the stock HP and torque on the low end without boost. Were as the WRX uses 7.5:1 ratio and really needs the Turbo to get its HP and torge, so not much on the bottom. The difference is I can only run 8PSI max Boost due to the higher compresion were as the WRX is in the 15 PSI range producing more power overall and mostly on top. The WRX is not a good application for the woods in my opinion. The WRX would be a great desert racing or Dune motor. |
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| Author: | Red Barron [ Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
There is also the Acura 3.2 or 3.5 
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| Author: | Psycho Alpha [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
I love this engine....ONLY 194 pound V8. 10,500 redline /380-500 HP http://www.radicalperformanceengines.co ... oblock-v8/ 
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
And its only $2295 turn key! |
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| Author: | Psycho Alpha [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
nitro_mudder wrote: And its only $2295 turn key! Really? I didn't see the price.... |
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| Author: | darrell [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
I would buy one today if possible ....thats bad ass 195 lbs ...but man the shipping 
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| Author: | Psycho Alpha [ Sun Jan 06, 2013 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
I'll swim across the pond for that! 
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| Author: | Sandbar Norm [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
And for you Ford fans with deep pockets, 193 hp, Direct Injection, New engine by itself, $2400. I remember when I was looking for a Duratec that they were lighter and more hp than a Ecotec. The engine weight by itself about 210 - 225 lbs. I just could not justify the cost for the ecu/wiring harness. So I went with the Ecotec. Norm http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic ... 0fd0350cf8 1 Kilogram = 2.20462262 pounds http://www.raceline.co.uk/Uploads/produ ... 202007.pdf |
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| Author: | MadMike [ Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
I don't know where you saw a price but that is in English Pounds I'll bet ..................$5900 US |
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| Author: | Sandbar Norm [ Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Engine Option for Buggies |
MadMike wrote: I don't know where you saw a price but that is in English Pounds I'll bet ..................$5900 US The price was the 1st post on the 2nd page of shoptalkfourms, after the pictures. "$8500.00 less the radiator, lines, and Power Steering Pump. Engine by itself is 2400.00" Still more than the average person can spend. |
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