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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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He's keeping the lower end of the motor, so sounds like bigger bore and new heads..........131"?

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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Manish_Hawg
Phil,

What are you building now?
I gotta hunch he's about to hot rod his Vespa!
 
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Originally Posted by rideon
spill the beans...
Pinto.....

 
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Originally Posted by maineultraclassic
He's keeping the lower end of the motor, so sounds like bigger bore and new heads..........131"?

Steve
My bet.... existing bottom end by Dark Horse, top end by Flux Capacitor Industries. Any one else thinking Dalton's parts will be next? This can't go unchalllenged.

http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/07/f...icas-for-sale/
 
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Maybe I'll have a job by then!
 
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come on, spill it!
 
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My bet.... existing bottom end by Dark Horse, top end by Flux Capacitor Industries. Any one else thinking Dalton's parts will be next? This can't go unchalllenged.
Oh, I don't know...

Lets just say, there is always tomorrow, and ya never know what tomorrow will bring !

Phil, great prices on the parts !
 
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Originally Posted by maineultraclassic
He's keeping the lower end of the motor, so sounds like bigger bore and new heads..........131"?

Steve
Excellent observation Sherlock!

However.... the crank is coming apart too and will be upgraded as required.

one other hint.... needs more bore!
 
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one other hint.... needs more bore!
 
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Any frame modifications being done as well?

Motor height is the biggest restriction with the stock frame.

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