pining,twin plugging,etc...

[xxalexx at ix.netcom.com]

> Date:          Thu, 12 Mar 1998 15:34:10 -0500 (EST)
> From:          "Michael T. Kasimirsky" <mtk at tmc.astm.cmri.cmu.edu>
> To:            diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject:       RE: pining,twin plugging,etc...
> Reply-to:      diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu

There is a 903cc Fiat engine used in the 850 spider.
alex
> > >>p.s. 131 hp for a 3/4 liter 4 banger,what do you think of that ???
> > >>
> > >tell me more, I have a 903cc in the race car (about 75HP), so I'd like to
> > >know how to double that.
> 
> If you're running a 900cc motorcycle engine in a race car and only getting
> 75hp, someone probably left out a few pistons.  Either that or your motor
> is so shagged that it's only got about 50 psi of compression left.  My
> 400cc 4-cylinder race bike makes 70hp; a 900cc 4-cylinder bike motor can
> put out 140ish using the standard hot-rod tricks.  I'd suggest a phone
> call to some of the motorcycle race tuners for a set of race cams, flat
> slide carbs (or a custom EFI system :-), some porting work, etc. 
> 
> As you can guess, motorcycles are near and dear to my heart, so if you'd 
> like some additional info, drop me a line and I'll help you all I can.
> 
> And last but not least, put that engine in a two-wheeled chassis so you 
> can drag your knees in the corners.  :-)
> 
> Michael T. Kasimirsky       ---->              mtk at tmc.astm.cmri.cmu.edu
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>          1991 Suzuki GSF400 Bandit Mechanic    WERA Novice #22
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