mysmallwheels wrote:
Hoping for an update! The N600 (?) sedan with a Honda v4 (800cc?) makes me wonder if the bigger v4 (1300& 1400 cc) would go well in an L7 chassis. I know there is no reverse on any of these, but I don't see insurmountable problems w/ converted starter motor, etc.
I see this thread has been active inthe past , but not much lately- I'll check back every time I come lurking!
Chris
I'm the guy with the Honda V4 (VFR800) in my clown car N600.. I can speak to that particular engine.. this specific engine is well packaged for my build's tiny/shallow front-to-rear engine bay.. It's not a monster on the dyno, but in the real world works quite well for my 1400# car (with 2.73 rear end)- Far more power than my short wheelbase car needs for sure
-I'm to the point of dealing with no reverse, but as you stated, very manageable..
-having said that, there's another cool V4 Honda I wish I could make to fit.. It's the "new" Honda VFR1200 (maybe 2012/2013??)... most attractive to me is the dual clutch transmission that can be put in 'automatic' mode should you choose (or left as a standard -OR- used as an auto-clutch!).. it was just coming out (the bikes were brand new and wrecks weren't yet available) when I put my old-skool 1998 power plant in, so I didn't research it too much.. might be worth looking into now if you're still engine shopping (as an aside, I have not yet seen anyone use the 'new' VFR1200 in a BEC application).
-also, take a look at that ST1300 V4 Honda.. great looking motor.. someone on here is (was?) putting one in an old Nash- the engine looked like it belonged in there!
Good luck Chris.. keep us posted whatever direction you end up going..
-ccrunner
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