can you make a 1.3 fast?

[Festy46]

Anyone ever thought of using motorcycle pistons. I know the honda valkyrie has a 71mm bore but a 61mm stroke. Hell it even has a 9.8:1 compression ratio. Anyone think these would work?

The piston diameter might be ok, but what about the wrist pin diameter or the connecting rod width?

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[eurotiva]

The piston diameter might be ok, but what about the wrist pin diameter or the connecting rod width?

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Among many other variables. Weight (you'd have to balance the rotating assembly)

Compression, valve clearance. etc.......Too much $$$$$$$$$

[muscle_Car1]

b6 is not a bad deal that is also how much i paid for the car. but is putting the the heavier motor afect the fun to drive factor as far as cornering?

The B6 is actually lighter

and as other have already said yeah the motorcycle pistons might fit the bore but as far as attaching to anything else that would probably be custom. Once again more money.

The Bp is a good swap too.

[MONSOON]

I must admit this revival gave me a good chuckle. Anyone who knows anything knows a straight up engine swap is going to net you the best HP results for the least amount of cash. Unless youve recently joined and havent done ANY reading of the stickies or used the "Search" function AT ALL since joining. To even consider doing something custom with the B3 automatically negates the whole purpose of a Festiva. "Cheap Fun"

[pr0nst4r]

[FB71]

I must admit this revival gave me a good chuckle. Anyone who knows anything knows a straight up engine swap is going to net you the best HP results for the least amount of cash. Unless youve recently joined and havent done ANY reading of the stickies or used the "Search" function AT ALL since joining. To even consider doing something custom with the B3 automatically negates the whole purpose of a Festiva. "Cheap Fun"

I usually agree with you, but I disagree on this one. Festivas aren't just about cheap fun. They're also about being different and original. i have to admit, I've been eying a set of Yamaha polysherical pistons I have...

Look at EVOGUN. I know that conversion wasn't cheap. Matt's BPT car took a significant investment. In fact, me and the 'fearless leader' (25Horseplay) have discussed many times what we could do with a B3.

I think the point here is that I don't feel there are any real rules regarding these cars. Just have fun with them!

[muscle_Car1]

But he did say:

not necessarily. but would they work? as long as they're the 71mm bore right? honda 650r use them as well so it is looking tempting.

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It's much easier/cheaper to bolt in another motor.

I think paul is saying it might be cheaper/easier to use the motorcycle pistons. I disagree, but who knows they might be the perfect fit.

So either way you have to remove/install an engine, but with the motorcycle pistons you have to have custom goodies made up and so on.

Anyways lets not make this another Eye of Ra build up :p

[FB71]

^^^ HA!! Poor Joe, we pick on him SO much!!!

True, using m/c pistons can be very costly. Lots of factors need to be considered; pin hieght, pin dia, valve clearance, chamber clearance, etc.... Definately not a bolt-in procedure. Lots of machining and custom, one-off parts may be involved.

[MONSOON]

Good points Jim! Good points!

[JPT]

What ever happened to Eye Of Ra? I wonder if he ever did that 300 hp B3.

[bobbyspider]

^ huh 300hp 1.3, this isnt a starlet how is that possible?

[ericsmith32]

Ehhh look at the Volkswagen Beetles! The 1.3 in ours has just as much room for improvement as there 25hp etc. They had to start somewhere also!

[MONSOON]

My guess. Probably not. He hasnt been here in almost 18 months. And every promise of pics of build, trophies won, etc. Havent been followed through.

[JPT]

I wanted to know more about that "15 angle" valve job.

[yvanlavoie20]

if you want a fast car.... buy fast one

or build one


yvan