kipper1
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 posted on 10/1/07 at 10:16 AM |
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GSXR 1000 possible new build
Have the offer of a GSXR 1000 (minus forks etc) with only 50 miles done before being flipped and frame snapped at seat mount-insurance right off.
Engine complete in frame rear etc still all in immaculate condition. Was wondering what the cheapest way of installing this in a westfield type 2
seater ie start from scratch or buy something with a blown car engine and do a transplant? Your thoughts please. Totally new to the kitcar seen, but
have access to full workshop facilities.
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ayoungman
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| posted on 10/1/07 at 11:05 AM |
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Welcome, tough decision really. If you look out for a well built Tiger or MK that has been built using a pinto engine, you should be able to buy one
for £3000- £5000. Then Bike engine transplant is reletively straight forward. A reverse gearbox (£600) and new propshafts being the two main
components (£150). Alternatively, you could go down the unifinished project route, but that has its own drawbacks, primarily, build quality and
inheriting other peoples choices/decision making on the build. Hope thats helpful. Well done on joining this forum, you have probalby made life much
easier by doing so .
"just like that !"
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ecosse
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| posted on 10/1/07 at 12:51 PM |
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It probably depends on how quickly you want to be on the road or whether you want something that is entirely your own.
If you want to be on the road quickly buy a part built (preferably a manufacturers car i.e. MK, MNR etc as stated already), fitting a bike engine to
any of these chassis should be a fairly straight forward job, as all the parts to make it fit will be easily available.
If you want to go the full build route it will take longer (as in "much"   ) but may be a more rewarding way to go 
Cheers
Alex
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 10/1/07 at 08:45 PM |
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Hi there,
Just to throw my 2-pence in.
I looked into the GSXR1000 and there are some examples where they have blown up due to oiling problems.
STM ran these for a year in RGB and ended up drysumping (which is not going to help your budget, although the parts are available). They probably
pushed them as hard or harder than anyone would expect to, but its not something you want to have at the back of your mind!
If you want a blow-by-blow on this then there is a decent website LINK which may give some clues. The
engine section, specifically 11th May is a little ominous. There may be other perspectives out there, and the East-West configuration of this
probably doesn't need a dry-sump.
Hope this helps
Matt
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kipper1
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 posted on 14/1/07 at 07:58 PM |
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Thanks for the info - food for thought. If it needs a dry sump then it won't be such a cheap engine option. Will have to ponder some more. I
have an immaculate R6 in my toy collection and was hoping this might be a safer alternative (keep the wife happy!). Thanks again
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