Maybe a bit much? :)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by EKIM, Jan 11, 2013.

  1. EKIM

    EKIM Junior Member

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    Perhaps I went just a weee bit overboard with the whole "mods" thing?

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    #1 EKIM, Jan 11, 2013
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    69shovlhed Surly tree hugger

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    you should have used a shovelhead instead of that cheezy evo sportster motor...
     
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    I had to stay within a budget and it's the only thing I could find cheap enough. (and I knew nothing 'bout Harleys and know probably less now-- that thing rattled a few brain cells loose- er, I mean looser)
     
    #3 EKIM, Jan 12, 2013
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    lol. thanks for the look and the video
     
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    See you at Sears Pointless! How many laps you planning on turning this time? ;)
     
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Interesting swap. If not for the cost issue, I'd say that if you really wanted to put a motorcycle engine in a Prius, why not a turboed Hayabusa engine. 11,000rpm Prius? Yes, please.
     
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    6 cylinder Hondas & 4 cylinder Suzuki's went well in Minis
     
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    I imagine that without the battery over the rear axle, the weight distribution had to be awful.(n)
     
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    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    If you were going to do all the work of a swap, you might as well have an MR Prius
     
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    Keep in mind the magnetic motors in the front were stripped out as well. So he took weight off both ends.

    Weight distribution is for weenies. If the drive wheels are in the front, who needs weight in the rear? :D
     
    #10 maestro8, Jan 30, 2013
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