Haybusa Engine Power

Has any one done a Haybusa engine powered Speedster? I see on u-tube they have done some Smart Car swaps using that engine?

We've been scribbling out ideas for a Honda Gullwing (six) speedster.

angela

i had a gold wing (1800cc) and what a motor. very powerful, torquey and quiet. that is one fast bike when you open her up.

I like the Goldwing idea, they already have reverse.
Some other combos.

http://thekneeslider.com/motorcycle-powered-cars/

If I ever find the time to finish this Yamaha Virago 1000 cart, it will do 0 to 60 in 3 seconds....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fADzBNK1vmU

Fiats as well . . . KILLER ! ! ! !

the main issue is reverse.

http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10

There are some really clever ideas on a BEC (bike engine car). most seem to use chain drive to a custom diff and a starter to a gear on the diff for reverse.

i have often thought of throwing my 2.1L T4 out the window for a BEC setup. if i had to start again - that would be what i would choose. more power, more reliability, cheaper with more fabrication (yes - i like this part)

This would be great for a 1200 pound dune buggy, but I'm not so sure it would be much fun in a 1700 pound speedster. I think one would spent a lot of time shifting, which would be fun for a while, then it would become tedious.

Just thinking out loud here, but what's the sweat about reverse ? Could the VW transaxle be bolted up to a Honda, Harley, whatever you like with an adapter and run the donor engine fixed in first, second or third gear to keep the rpm where the VW dirvetrain might like it?
Wrong rotation can be easily fixed in the adapter.

We had a bright yellow Honda 600 style hot rod powered by a Haybusa engine at our car show last month. Never got to speak to owner. I heard it was a popular conversion in Japan.

Speaking of Haybusa power check out these, not one of our Speedsters , but the same amount of Madness, if not more..

These guys build these cars about 30 miles from where I live..I have known the owner of the company for some 40 years, Saville-Peck was a Can am race car driver years ago. my father a graphic artist used to paint the sponsors logos on his cars.

enjoy..

http://www.super7cars.com/video%201super%207%20video.html

This guy used a Harley Evo with a Rewaco trike adapter to a VW swingaxle


http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj200/evolyn80/?action=view¤t=evolyninmotion.mp4


http://s272.photobucket.com/albums/jj200/evolyn80/?action=view¤t=evolyninmotion2.mp4

This guy used a sideways Kawasaki 1100 w/bike trans and used the VW as a selectable drivetrain in his buggy.He is traveling with a VW powered,Subraru powered and his Kawa 1100.He make a final pass at the end and hear him shifting.
From what I've read the 1800 Goldwing sounds like the best engine, but as mentioned before the reverse is the bugaboo.

Hi, I have been researching it for the last year or two. Complete used Hayabusa engines can be brought of Ebay from around $2000 up. Where it gets expensive is the differential/reverse unit which replaces the transmission. These units are also referred to as Forward Neutral Reverse (FNR). If you check the forum www.minibuggy.net there is a lot of useful information about these units here. Some of these diffs/reverse are prone to breaking. There are two units produced that I know of based on the VW transmission case and the feedback on the forum is they do not hold up. The most reliable seems to be the Jeffco & RPM units. Both are chain driven which is not to everyones liking. The Jeffco I sells for just under $3000. The 'RPM' FNR does not have a differential. The price I believe is in the low $2000's. RPM can custom fit a diff at extra cost. There is also a couple of units produced by Quaife. The Quaife Powertec has a diff/reverse and is direct drive (no chain). The price is $4500+, I have not been able to find any user reviews of this unit. There is a unit manufactured in the UK by Elite racing. It has diff/reverse and is direct drive but I have not been able to find any information from users either. In addition to the engine and FNR, you will need a swivel pick-up oil pan which costs around $300, so as to not let the engine run dry of oil when cornering. You would also need to spend money adapting the wiring/ECM, there is information and kits for 1999-2007 engines out there to do this out (2008+ engines there is less info at this time as they are relatively new).

I would still like to go this route and was aiming to keep the car below 1500lbs. With a standard Hayabusa engine 0-60mph would be in the low 4 seconds. Handling should benefit from less rear weight.

Ahhhh fahgedabodit....ya think this would fit?

I have a complete 08 Honda cbr 1000 fuel injected motor sitting on the shelf if anyone wants to try to put it in a speedster.. Its actually built to go in my rear engine rail sand dragster.( its just about a foot longer than a JR Dragster) have it all mocked up just havent finished the dragster. Someone buy it all from me!!!!!