The "Tank" - Big, Grey and Ugly ..

[Bigrig]

Forgot to mention, have started talking to Derek about an engine rebuild also (not till later this year) - whilst doing it, looking at doing the usual things people have suggested (porting the heads etc) and throwing in a small super charger - yeehah - but any recommendations/suggestions from anyone on this would be most welcome - didn't want to put the super charger on in it's current form. even though the engine runs well, it is getting long in the tooth (270K's now) and I am worried about throwing it in and 'breaking' stuff .. so thought it appropriate to look at as part of an overall engine rebuild ... basically looking for more power to accomodate the additional weight it will eventually have on board (roof top cargo carrier with touratop tent possibly, storage system and all the goodies I'll be throwing in it, new front bar and winch, custom rear bar with twin tyre carrier, me as I continue to expand, etc, etc) ...

[Dhuck]

Damn you are getting competitive.

[YNOT]

Forgot to mention, have started talking to Derek about an engine rebuild also (not till later this year) - whilst doing it, looking at doing the usual things people have suggested (porting the heads etc) and throwing in a small super charger - yeehah - but any recommendations/suggestions from anyone on this would be most welcome - didn't want to put the super charger on in it's current form. even though the engine runs well, it is getting long in the tooth (270K's now) and I am worried about throwing it in and 'breaking' stuff .. so thought it appropriate to look at as part of an overall engine rebuild ... basically looking for more power to accomodate the additional weight it will eventually have on board (roof top cargo carrier with touratop tent possibly, storage system and all the goodies I'll be throwing in it, new front bar and winch, custom rear bar with twin tyre carrier, me as I continue to expand, etc, etc) ...

What is your budget for engine mods?

Tony

[Bigrig]

What is your budget for engine mods?

Tony

That's the first question really!!! LOL ... was of the understanding that the rebuild would be around $4K and the super charger the same - so $8K is probably the magic figure ... maximum!!! lol

[YNOT]

That's the first question really!!! LOL ... was of the understanding that the rebuild would be around $4K and the super charger the same - so $8K is probably the magic figure ... maximum!!! lol

I'm thinking LS1 conversion................

Tony

[Dhuck]

I think it's time to lock this thread. It's getting to bloody big. Scotty needs to start a new one. He already has the record for longest members ride thread and many others.

[Bigrig]

I think it's time to lock this thread. It's getting to bloody big. Scotty needs to start a new one. He already has the record for longest members ride thread and many others.

You all love a long ride!!!

[Bigrig]

I'm thinking LS1 conversion................

Tony

Thought about that - wasn't sure I'd get it in the budget though as I'd still like to keep dual fuel also???

[Bigrig]

Well, the exhaust and extractors are a hit ... fantastic 'note' from the rig now, definitely a bit more toe off the mark, but the biggest difference (apart from the noise ... did I mention the noise?? Love it!!!!) is the torque - never realised that it would 'affect' it that much as such, but seems to hold speed really well now up hills without dropping back a gear, and generally picks up speed heaps better ... will be interested to see on the next decent highway run if I am getting any reduction in consumption ...

[patch697]

Well, the exhaust and extractors are a hit ... fantastic 'note' from the rig now, definitely a bit more toe off the mark, but the biggest difference (apart from the noise ... did I mention the noise?? Love it!!!!) is the torque - never realised that it would 'affect' it that much as such, but seems to hold speed really well now up hills without dropping back a gear, and generally picks up speed heaps better ... will be interested to see on the next decent highway run if I am getting any reduction in consumption ...

Mine dropped between 2 & 3 lts per 100ks on Gas when I had mine done, not much I know but it all adds up mate.

Who & BTW I to am a sucker for the note thay get once thay can breath...lol