'Best' BEC engine
Discussion
After narrowing my imenant kit purchase to an R1 powered engine I've been shaken with the prospect at an GSXR1000 at perhaps been a little more lively...
I'm looking for max road fun with some track time too in an MK/Locost/Fury
I've only had experience in two R1's (which were best described as staggering), and two CEC's which where tame by comparison...
I'm looking for max road fun with some track time too in an MK/Locost/Fury
I've only had experience in two R1's (which were best described as staggering), and two CEC's which where tame by comparison...
The only engine I would be weary of is the Blackbird, needs a lot of attention to detail on the oiling side of things to survive in a car, can be made reliable so don't cross it off the list but beware especially if thinking of track use.
R1 is a good sound choice, blades are also robust, going larger ZX12 is a good I currently have a busa fitted, was looking for a ZX12 engine but a busa came along at ZX12 money so had to be had.
As you are already aware the R1 wont disappoint.
R1 is a good sound choice, blades are also robust, going larger ZX12 is a good I currently have a busa fitted, was looking for a ZX12 engine but a busa came along at ZX12 money so had to be had.
As you are already aware the R1 wont disappoint.
I don't think ¼ mile times or outright top-speed are the reasons why one would choose a BEC. For one thing, BECs are much harder to get off the line than a CEC.
I wouldn't trade the driving experience in my XTR2 for that of any CEC worth even 4 or 5 times as much. Sure driving around the outside of everything else at a trackday helps but even on a Sunday afternoon drive in the countryside the 6-speed sequential, 11,000rpm and bugs hitting your helmet visor will keep you grinning until the next weekend rolls around.
BTW - That's a vote for a hayabusa engine, but they are a little on the expensive side
I wouldn't trade the driving experience in my XTR2 for that of any CEC worth even 4 or 5 times as much. Sure driving around the outside of everything else at a trackday helps but even on a Sunday afternoon drive in the countryside the 6-speed sequential, 11,000rpm and bugs hitting your helmet visor will keep you grinning until the next weekend rolls around.
BTW - That's a vote for a hayabusa engine, but they are a little on the expensive side
Edited by Kiwi XTR2 on Tuesday 20th July 04:42
Got taken out in a R1 Fisher Fury a couple of days ago, by a maniac driver. Hot dry and sunny made for a passenger ride I had to work at harder than a usual drive.
The experience could not have been more different from the CEC's I went in. 12k revs, 6 gears with no clutch... made me wonder what the drive would be like with just a driver.
Oh, and convinced me of the BEC choice
The experience could not have been more different from the CEC's I went in. 12k revs, 6 gears with no clutch... made me wonder what the drive would be like with just a driver.
Oh, and convinced me of the BEC choice
Furyblade_Lee said:
Bones, were you the guy (forgot his name) that my mate took out in my R1 Phoenix (similar to a Fury) ??
Yes, twas me (Nigel).Fantastic spin out Pete gave me - must have been out for a good 30 minutes plus. Nice tour of south west Devon :-)
I'm still deliberating whether to go ahead with the car
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