smhammen Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Hey everyone, I'm planning on using a 99' Blackbird engine for my next project, a small 2 seater exo-skeleton car...."big go-kart" and I'm wondering what you guys would suggest to upgrade to get the most power out the stock engine. The intake and exhaust will be custom so this area is wide open. The engine has been removed from the bike so now is a good time to work on it. Like most people I'm looking for the most bang for my buck, so let's say a budget of $1000. Is 200 hp obtainable?.....ok it took me 5 minutes to figure out this is not realistic...anyway, what is obtainable? Oh yeah, I do plan on making the car street legal so mufflers of some sort will be needed. Thanks! -Steve Detroit,MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Best bang for the buck power upgrade- nitrous. Or save your pennies and buy a turbo. Getting serious power (by current standards) out of this motor is hard to do without spending big $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Your best bang for the buck is to sell the Blackbird engine and buy a Hayabusa or ZX14 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Your best bang for the buck is to sell the Blackbird engine and buy a Hayabusa or ZX14 engine. Blaspheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhammen Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 I've been thinking about building a car but now I'm leaning towards a kit car. I like this one the best. If not this one, then something similar. The car w/engine will be around 1200 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhammen Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 The plan would be to make it street legal. The kit is street legal in Europe and they are more strict than the US so it shouldn't be a problem. MI like all states has "assembled cars" rules that you need to meet in order to register the vehicle for street use. I've also gone to a few auto-cross events and that would be a blast with something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Unless you're drag racing, nitrous won't get you what you want. Flowing the heads and a big bore kit won't happen under $1000. A turbo won't happen under $5000. Sell the Blackbird engine, add that money to your $1000 and buy a Hayabusa or ZX14 engine and a Power Commander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I've been thinking about building a car but now I'm leaning towards a kit car. I like this one the best. If not this one, then something similar. The car w/engine will be around 1200 lbs. Looks a lot like the Ariel Atom - if you have build plans for this I'd be keen to take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhammen Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Yes it's similar to the Atom, the difference is the Atom is only sold as a completed car, $50k+. This can be bought as a turn-key car at half that price or in kit form, which is what I'm thinking. There are no build plans that can be bought, only the kit or turn-key car. I have a bunch of questions into the US rep for this kit and waiting to hear back. Hayabusa or ZX14 are both temping but I have the Blackbird engine standing by in my garage already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Cool project. The XX motor is great if you want something with bullet proof reliability. The occasional shot of giggle gas would be fun in that project. If you were looking for consistent high HP, the guys above me are right. You would be thrilled with stock motor performance and reliability, and it sounds like you have all ready secured a motor. Save your money and invest it in suspension and bling paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhammen Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'm in Shelby Township,MI....about 20 miles north of Detroit,MI. I'll be sure to post updates as to my progress. Thanks for the advice guys! -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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