At 11:27 AM 5/30/2002 -0700, Alan Gruner wrote:
>Hmm... a 900-1200cc crotch rocket engine would make a
>fun power plant for a Seven.
Here is one from a M Coupe, Lotus Elise, and now Lotus 7 owner in Oregon.
<http://www.randomresearch.com/dp/
>8/29/01 While in California stopped by JCMotors, a 'recycler' of
>sportbikes, and picked out an engine. It's from a '00 Hayabusa, 2300
>miles. They had five to choose from (not surprising, given that anyone who
>can qualify for a $10K loan can walk into a Suzuki showrom and walk out
>with a 175hp, 196mph motorcycle). I believe all five had less than 3000
>miles on them. Unlike most used bike engines, this one doesn't seem to
>have a scratch on it. It comes with everything needed to make it run and
>of course a 6-speed sequential gearbox and multiplate clutch are built
>into the case. The motor is now in a crate, on its way to Oregon. Should
>be arriving about the same time as the kit itself.
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Rex Tener
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1996 BMW M3, SCCA SFR Solo II Street-Mod #173
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