I could really use some input here. I am thinking of buying a replacement motor for a 98 xc 700. This was the last of the old Indy wedge style platforms. The motor I'm trying to fit is built on the 800 bottom which came first on the gen II, then later in the edge and pro-x chassis. It has the 40mm rackmount carbs and an SLP single pipe for (I believe) either the gen II or the pro-x. While I'm pretty sure It will bolt to my motor mounts my questions are -
1. Can the rack-mount 40mm mikunis fit with my existing steering column and airbox? My dealer says no - but he said a 1.25 ripsaw woudn't fit either and was incorrect...
2. How likely will it be that the pipe will physically fit into the wedge chassis - (I'm not afraid of cutting the belly pan to get the pipe out, but if it's going to ment the hood or simply not be able to clear the shock tower or what have you that's a bigger issue.
Oh if I'm wrong about the motor mounts someone let me know that too...I'm going under the assumption that the dealer is right in that respect.
I guess I'm wondering if anyone has tried this type of engine swap, or any VES style motors to the older indy frame and if so, what problems they have encountered. Thanks all for your time.
1. Can the rack-mount 40mm mikunis fit with my existing steering column and airbox? My dealer says no - but he said a 1.25 ripsaw woudn't fit either and was incorrect...
2. How likely will it be that the pipe will physically fit into the wedge chassis - (I'm not afraid of cutting the belly pan to get the pipe out, but if it's going to ment the hood or simply not be able to clear the shock tower or what have you that's a bigger issue.
Oh if I'm wrong about the motor mounts someone let me know that too...I'm going under the assumption that the dealer is right in that respect.
I guess I'm wondering if anyone has tried this type of engine swap, or any VES style motors to the older indy frame and if so, what problems they have encountered. Thanks all for your time.
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