MotoIQ wrote a how-to on installing a 2007 CBR1000RR inline-four and transmission into a 1964 Honda S600. The engine’s 172 horsepower and 76 lb-ft of torque will be a lot of fun in a vehicle that weighs 715 kg (1,576 lb). They estimate the project (including car) was under $10K since they did the fabrication and used motorcycle parts wherever they could. To see all the steps needed to power your small Honda with a motorcycle engine please view MotoIQ’s tutorial.
Source: MotoIQ
I am going to try to put a Yamaha 1200 V Max engine and gearbox in a MG midget. Biggest problem is the final drive from the V Max turns the wrong direction for the differential. Considering flipping the diff over but that brings in other problems. Also the output from the gearbox is offset about 4 1/2″ to the drivers side.
A 2 piece driveshaft for sure but the thing will need to withstand at least 5000 rpm. That’s a lot for a driveline that’s not set up inline down the center of the car. Plus the Midget is a unibody car with no frame so fabricating mounts ect will be challenging.
Any ideas welcome !
Jed
Love the video, it’s really great! Awesome write-up as well. My only issue is you can’t get a CBR1000RR or any liter bike engine for $1K all day long, or at least since this write-up. Maybe the write-up and Jay Leno’s video increased the value? Any how, I would be lucky to find something that’s decent for 2-2.5k bare. No wiring harness, ECU, tach.. nada. I’m still excited about doing a project like this either using a N600 or a VW beetle.