Brazilian 1600\'s, any feedback??

Hi,
I am considering purchasing one of the brand new brazilian 16000's and am seeking feedback of all kinds. I am unsure wheter it is best to get one of these or get a basic 1641 or 1776 built as this would only cost a bit more, but it may use some second hand components.

Any ideas or thoughts are most welcome.

Ian.

good for a stock replacement..........................they have a cast crank,so just don't try and do anything else with it.:thumb

a 16000 book me one to please

a 16000 book me one to please

Craig,
I would be fitting 36mm dellorto's, 009 dizzy with electronic ignition, lightened flywheel, and a phat exhaust.

Do you reckon this would stress it too much??

Ian.


Ps - 16000cc - I wish!!

I would say as long as you dont go changing cams and doing head work.
Cast cranks are recommended for sub 5k revs
Cam chane and head work would more the power band up.
The changes your talking just improve where the power band is.

I am sure Type 4 motors have a stock cast crank and plenty of them are with twin duals

It is if you like you new found friend (power) and want more.
Still no problems.
By then you will be pulling the case apart to throw a new cam in, for another bunch of $$$ that is when you throw a balanced counterweighted forged crank in

Yep, they do have a cast crank but they run fine to 6000rpm for sure.(in a formula vee)

Bizarre wrote:I am sure Type 4 motors have a stock cast crank and plenty of them are with twin duals

No they are forged.

Brian wrote:Yep, they do have a cast crank but they run fine to 6000rpm for sure.(in a formula vee)

There's a big diff between the weight of a vee and a beetle.:thumb..........................have you ever crack tested a cast crank after a season of racing at 6000rpm ?