John01XX Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Stan, Bill etc Anyone consider putting a Bird engine in a Smart Car ? There are a few kits for the Busa motor or the GSX-R1000 motor being produced. I am on the lookout for a Smart Car with a blown engine cheap with a desire to drop a Bird motor in it. I may still end up with a Suzuki motor just because of the availability of the kits but would love to have the reliability of the 1137cc motor. Thoughts / suggestions ? It may take me a year or two but I am going to have one as a fun toy and commutor vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Dave Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Flooded Smart in Nashville.......... right up your alley. No body damage, engine probably full of H20.. http://www.copart.com/c2/onSaleResults.htm...=SEARCH_RESULTS Estimated Sale date 11-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicholy Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Ford Festiva may also be a candidate. You would probably have to do all your own fabricating though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Flooded Smart in Nashville.......... right up your alley. No body damage, engine probably full of H20.. http://www.copart.com/c2/onSaleResults.htm...=SEARCH_RESULTS Estimated Sale date 11-01 Great find Dave if only I was able to bid, I would ! Gotta have a dealer, automobile, or repair license to be able to bid on it. That is exactly what I am looking for, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Because I'm lazy, I'll just ask. What's the drive system in these cars that allows placing a sprocket drive lump such as an XX or Busa engine into them without major reconstruction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Because I'm lazy, I'll just ask. What's the drive system in these cars that allows placing a sprocket drive lump such as an XX or Busa engine into them without major reconstruction? Z-Cars in the UK has an intermediate box that drives the sideshafts from a 'busa chain-drive output sprocket. It also uses a starter motor to provide electric reverse. The 'busa motor is a better choice maybe than the XX due to the stronger stator/RR combo to drive the lights/stereo/aux toys. Makes a Smart pretty quick. Z Cars linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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