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Post by guamie on Oct 6, 2011 13:15:51 GMT -5
So I have a basic 1600SP engine that came with my Bradley GT, I would like to build one from scratch - both to learn and have a better one in. On Chirco there does not seem to be much of a cost (actually none at all) difference in the 1776, 1835, and the 1915. If my overall goal is a daily driver that will need to get on Texas Interstates cruising at 75mph, which is the better choice? Is there much of a mpg difference?
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 6, 2011 14:31:45 GMT -5
No replacement for displacement. All those engines are nice. Any of them buitl correctly will give nice power and good economy.
The larger you get the more heat so you want to make sure you have good cooling. There is also machining that is required to build them all. Are you planning on building your single port? If so you may want to reseach what case yo have and how good of a foundation it will make.
More cubic inches=more power=more stress on internal components. You want the best case you can get for your foundation.
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Post by gitrdun on Oct 6, 2011 16:55:14 GMT -5
Not trying to hijack the thread but maybe this is relevant.
At what horsepower rating is the stock tranny starting to be the weak link?
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Post by jspbtown on Oct 6, 2011 18:09:17 GMT -5
Depending on how you use (or abuse) it it will handle all those engines. Lots of dropped clutch starts and serious abuse and it will break. Normal everyday spirited driving it will be fine with those motors (assuming its in good condition to start).
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Post by Charles Thomas on Oct 10, 2011 13:20:16 GMT -5
Depending on how you use (or abuse) it it will handle all those engines. Lots of dropped clutch starts and serious abuse and it will break. Normal everyday spirited driving it will be fine with those motors (assuming its in good condition to start). I agree completely! I've seen high HP engines use stock transmissions for years without an issue, and I've seen a stock 1500 blow out a newer transmission due to misuse.  Check your transmission when you start playing with your engine, and budget according to what you find. If you don't it WILL come back to bite you at some point.  -Charles |
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