Do any of you guys do this? If not what are you guys doing. What type of header exhaust combos are you running with this engine?
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Do any of you guys do this? If not what are you guys doing. What type of header exhaust combos are you running with this engine?
I have had a few 1915's with stock boxes and a Hide Away( Tuck Away) exhaust system.... yes you can go for larger bores on the boxes but you'll pay dearly. ~Alan
What Alan said and ...I'm running stock boxes on my 1915. On hot days you'll get more heat than needed, on cold days less than needed so put the roof up. I didn't buy this car to ride with the roof up unless absolutely necessary so just dress accordingly. I drive often if it's over zero celcius, no wind and sunny on clear roads. My exhaust is a "universal" ...can't remember the name $75 item. I could spend another $1500 on dual carbs, exhaust and a few other items and maybe gain 15-20 hp by what I have heard, but why do that to a $2,000 engine in a $8,500 car ?
I like how the A1 sidewinder sounds. Right now mine sounds way to loud. I don't have heater boxes and want to get some so I can drive this thing everyday. I live in San Diego so I wont need much heat.
I keep hearing that if I run stock 1 3/8 heater box my temps are going to be really hot with a 1915. I would like to be able to run the stock heater box with 1 5/8 a1 sidewinder(So if I upgrade my engine later I wont have to buy another exhaust) Is this a good idea? I think I may install seat warmers for heat also.
I believe the A1 will require flanged heater boxes. That's what I'm running on my CB Perf. 1915.
Lane are you running stock heater boxes? Any info on engine overheating.
No, I have flanged boxes made to fit the A1. My engine has the usual internal oil cooler, an additional thinline sump for more oil capacity, an external cooler with thermostatically controlled fan, and an external oil filter. Even in the hot Charleston summers it has never overheated.
I have noticed that not all 1915cc engines are created equal. Supposedly mine is fairly hot for that size, while some are more tame, utilizing mostly stock parts except those necessary to expand it's size. Whether or not that affects heat dissipation is something I can't answer. I haven't driven another 1915, so I can't tell you if mine is more powerful or not. It certainly seems quick to me.
I have noticed that not all 1915cc engines are created equal. Supposedly mine is fairly hot for that size, while some are more tame, utilizing mostly stock parts except those necessary to expand it's size. Whether or not that affects heat dissipation is something I can't answer. I haven't driven another 1915, so I can't tell you if mine is more powerful or not. It certainly seems quick to me.