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Fiat 126 Chat => Tuning & Customising 126 Models => Topic started by: dajwid on February 15, 2013, 08:55:33 PM

Title: Why use a bike engine?
Post by: dajwid on February 15, 2013, 08:55:33 PM

To anyone thinking of an Engine swap. What about this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-Abarth-1000TCR-engine-/251228684585?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a7e658129&_uhb=1

Title: Re: Why use a bike engine?
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on February 15, 2013, 09:00:36 PM

The price is a tad high. If I had the space, time and money I would be tempted by a failed bike engine project, think a Harley twin would be quite nice, reckon the belt drive could be converted to a shaft to go into a 126 box. Not sure on the lifespan of the gearbox though.

Title: Re: Why use a bike engine?
Post by: Pete126 on February 15, 2013, 09:03:10 PM

Hey guys not a bad price :o I'd say at least 16 grand profit ;D

Title: Re: Why use a bike engine?
Post by: landyman on February 15, 2013, 09:56:38 PM

that engine turns the other way, and i have seen 600 abarths it belongs in go for between 45-65k depending on condition.still we can all dream seen old films of these racing great to see those silly mini coopers totally anhialated  rwd not rear wheel drive ! right wheel drive.

Title: Re: Why use a bike engine?
Post by: RicePuddin on February 16, 2013, 09:39:59 AM

What is a Carello filter/pressure unit in conjunction with an Abarth split sump?
Is there any vids on YouTube showing an enging build?

Title: Re: Why use a bike engine?
Post by: Amateb8 on February 16, 2013, 12:04:49 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!