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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Are the 04 and 07 engins swapable. I know 07 fuel injected but if you change intakes to 04 carbs can you use it?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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As far as I know, the engine itself is the same. Why are you thinking about changing it out? you might just as well spend the money on a stage2/3 upgrade to your existing motor and get 90-100 hp out of it then.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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http://www.amm.haan.de/Carb/carb.htm
 
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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That links page says "From EFI to Carburetor Upgrade". Isn't that an OXYMORON?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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I thought it was weird too, But would they call it "From EFI to Carb downgrade"

Depending on the components and the tune a lot of carb bikes are very similiar to EFI bikes on most of the Dyno reports I seen.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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Most definately an upgrade.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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reason for the engine switch is. something went in the bottom end of my engine and now it knock loud like sob. was qouted by to 2 diff shops it would be around $3000 to replace and won't start on it till winter.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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just my opinion you would be better off watching ebay and finding a used motor. im not completely sure but i think i read on a different forum that the heads are different and a few other things too.
 
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