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Truxton engine in an America or Speedmaster engine
#580801 08/23/2016 1:10 PM
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Hello Everyone - has anybody put a Thruxton engine in a America or Speedmaster? Thanks

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Haddon1 #580802 08/23/2016 4:03 PM
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865 Thrux & 790/865 Bonnies have 360 cranks, all BA/SM/Scrams have 270 cranks...

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B02S4 #580803 08/23/2016 8:13 PM
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I like the sound of the 360º crank better.


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The_Dog33 #580804 08/23/2016 10:31 PM
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I like the sound of the 360º crank better.




Something else we disagree on

My unstated point was that the OP would have to either change the engine management or the cranks in order to swap a 360 for a 270. Might be more trouble than that is worth. Or not...

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B02S4 #580805 08/24/2016 7:47 AM
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Quote:

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I like the sound of the 360º crank better.




Something else we disagree on

My unstated point was that the OP would have to either change the engine management or the cranks in order to swap a 360 for a 270. Might be more trouble than that is worth. Or not...



Crank and Cams and probably the flywheel.

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Ryk #580806 08/24/2016 7:57 AM
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Thanks Ryk, I overlooked those.

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B02S4 #580807 08/25/2016 7:45 AM
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If it was a complete engine, then only the ECM/Igniter and coils would need to be changed and possibly the wiring harness depending on the knowledge of the mechanic.

The upside, more top end power.

The downside, less mid range torque. Not good for a cruiser.


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PieMan #580808 08/25/2016 11:46 AM
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Coils too? I don't see why.


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The_Dog33 #580809 08/25/2016 1:10 PM
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Bonnie engine uses a single input dual output coil. Although, you could probably wire the dual coils on a 270° engine to do the same. That does bring up the point that it likely requires some small changes to the wiring harness too. But still doable.


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oldroadie #580810 08/25/2016 4:52 PM
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I didn't know they used the wasted spark method on the 360º engine.


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I didn't know they used the wasted spark method on the 360º engine.




A spark is a terrible thing to waste.


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