v twin ???

it looks like someone put a v twin out of a motorcycle into a t bucket... i'm not sure about the engine...these are the only pics i have... i don't have any info, but it looks diffrent, and cool... pics were taken in michigan at a car show...

Either someone is trying to be cheap on their build or their very concerned about the cost of fuel. I bet its nice to work on with all that room everywhere. So is this owner restricted to only racing bikes or other 4-wheelers allowed?

That actually looks like a v-4 from a 80's honda magna or a yahama v-max. But still a motorcycle engine nonetheless.

I will go with the V Max motor!

Imagine the torque that puppy has got.

that's where i saw that engine before... a v-max...

This guy may be part of starting a new trend due to high fuel costs. It will be absolutely terrible that vehicles will be crushed and rot away in hiding because powering them won't be affordable.

Dude - Forget about affordability - Imagine the power to weight ration on that beast! Bring a clean pair of shorts with!

That is a Vmax motor

I submit as proof..

Thanks Bro!

and it is a four cylinder not a twin!

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Originally posted by marcell1001

Dude - Forget about affordability - Imagine the power to weight ration on that beast! Bring a clean pair of shorts with!

that's what i'm thinking... that's a light car...

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Originally posted by camping1

and it is a four cylinder not a twin!

that's why i put the question marks... i knew i saw the engine before, but i couldn't remember where... it's diffrent... i never saw this done before...

I think they just did it to be differant, that car has gotta weigh 4 times what the donor motorcycle weighed, a v-max motor puts out maybe 100ft/lbs or torque, 140 hp or so. Compared to the standard small block chevys normally used it would be way underpowered.

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Originally posted by marcell1001

Dude - Forget about affordability - Imagine the power to weight ration on that beast! Bring a clean pair of shorts with!

What power ratings for torque and horsepower would that engine have?

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Originally posted by camping1

and it is a four cylinder not a twin!

You are correct....I have one sitting in my garage. 121 HP at the rear wheel and 98 ft/lbs.

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Originally posted by ev1l0ne

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You are correct....I have one sitting in my garage. 121 HP at the rear wheel and 98 ft/lbs.

you're lucky... i always liked the v-max... verry nice bikes...

Here is the exact Vmax Specs according to MCN Motorcycle reviews

Specifications
Top speed 137mph
1/4-mile acceleration secs
Power 197bhp
Torque 166.8ftlb
Weight 310kg
Seat height 775mm
Fuel capacity 15 litres
Average fuel consumption mpg
Tank range miles
Insurance group
Engine size 1679cc
Engine specification Liquid-cooled, 1679cc (90 x 66mm), dohc, four-valve V-four. Fuel-injection. Five gears, shaft drive
Frame Aluminium diamond
Front suspension adjustment preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension adjustment preload, compression and rebound damping
Front brakes 2 x 320mm wavy front discs with radial six-piiston calipers
Rear brake 298mm wavy rear disc with single piston caliper
Front tyre size 120/70 x 18
Rear tyre size 200/50 x 18

thank's for the stats... the v-max does killer burnouts....

The best bike for a burnout is any Gsx =(Suzuki)

Hardest motor ever built.

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now THAT is unreal....