minordelay
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 05:14 PM |
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Blade 954 Problems
Has anyone else fitted a late 954 Blade engine?
First problem I have come across is that the exhaust ports are oval. MK have modded the exhaust which sort of gets round that problem, but the pipes
are fouling the chassis top rail, or they would be if I could get them in. So that will need another mod. Second problem is the airbox it sits really
high, too high to get the bonnet on!!!!!! It can't be modified as there's a second set of injectors which direct the fuel directly down
the throats.
So far we have come up with a couple of options.
1.Send engine back
2.Lower engine which will cause more underhanging sump.
3. Tilt engine slightly to give clearance for exhaust tubes and not worry about the oil !!!! and fabricate new air box out of Ali.
We havn't even looked at the wiring yet.
This car will not really see much action as it is a college project.
I can post some pics of engine height and exhaust tube clearance.
Sorry for the long post
Cheers for any help offered.
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Toady1
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 05:20 PM |
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There is a baffled sump made of billet ally now available for the 954cc which shortens it a fair bit. I think its Andy from AB Performance that has
made them to good effect. Ill be getting one for mine at a later date.
Is your sump horizontal atm? I wouldnt personally lean the engine further to the left as you dont want to upset the oil pickup point.
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minordelay
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 05:25 PM |
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Yes my sump is horizontal atm, I have looked in your archive and our engine is different. It has no swingarm mount as part of the casing and
it's got a hydraulic clutch too. Life is never simple.
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Toady1
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 05:35 PM |
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really? ru sure its a 954 blade then? I didnt think they did any different... you got any pics?
Youve just reminded me to update my pics!
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Andy B
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 06:35 PM |
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Hi
the engine you are describing is a cbr1000rr, we have done a hell of alot with the rgb boys running them.
We do a swing gate sump, clutch slave relocating kit and have come up with a mod to lower overall engine height - give me a call on 01449 736633 and I
should be able to help answer a few questions. We have learnt (to our cost) that these motors can be a nightmare to install, however when you get them
right they are awesome
regards
Andy
AB Performance
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Toady1
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| posted on 3/5/07 at 07:22 PM |
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talk of the devil! lol!
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minordelay
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| posted on 4/5/07 at 08:14 AM |
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Excellent, at least I know we have some options now.
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