The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[ChristianPatriot]

Hey now, that’s the price for the IRS setup. I can’t get the price to come up standard 4 link coil set up. It’s only $10k for the A body.

Bargain

 

[RustyHornet]

Bargain

It is when you factor in the cost to modify the old frame like that...

 

[thunderchicken]

Rusty- did you say 10k to modify the frame and install a 4 link with coil over suspension? If so, that sounds awfully salty to me. It could be back halved for less than that.

 

[churchmouse]

Rusty- did you say 10k to modify the frame and install a 4 link with coil over suspension? If so, that sounds awfully salty to me. It could be back halved for less than that.

I think he is referring to the kit.

 

[thunderchicken]

I think he is referring to the kit.

Ahhh. If the idea is to have a better than stock suspension and to have coil overs while keeping the back seat and not tubbing it, I would think a ladder bar set up could do that. Just seems like an expensive option to me

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Maybe you guys can help me trouble shoot something.
2 weeks ago i rode my bike kit. It ran for 5 minutes and it started bogging down when i gave it gas.
i put it in my shed pulled it out today and got it warmed up in a heated room. Still wont start.
just gave it new gas, new spark plug. I checked the card it seems fine.

why cant i get this thing started?

bike has a 2 stroke 80cc motor.

 

[ghitch75]

have you pulled the spark plug to see if there is spark?......choke it and see if the plug get wet.....

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Plug is definitely getting a spark. And looks like my mix is right on

 

[ghitch75]

does the plug get wet when you choke it?

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Plug seems to have the slightest coat of oil on it

 

[ghitch75]

sounds as if it is getting some fuel......you have starting fluid?

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

I do not.. i have a theory now. My kill switch seems way loose. I think the vibration of my bike when i peddle is tickling the kill switch so my plug only sparks maybe 50 percent of the time. Not sure how to test my theory yet. Also. I noticed my cap that protects my electrics seems loose. Might have gotten water in there?

it ls a cheap kit engine so its harder to describe than if i was trying to start a chainsaw

 

[ghitch75]

so with the plug out laying on the head and plugged into the spark plug wire when you kick it you get pretty blue spark?

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Its hard to tell for sure because i have to be peddling to check and i cant look to see. Ill have to look closed later though. Its errand time.. ill be back to update eventually

 

[RustyHornet]

Well. It’s done. For now. Brakes work AWESOME! Rear end is quiet. 2700 rpm at 50. Waiting for warmer weather to put some more miles on and set the pads in.

Ready to prowl.

 

[ghitch75]

ok i'll help if i can...

 

[thunderchicken]

Well. It’s done. For now. Brakes work AWESOME! Rear end is quiet. 2700 rpm at 50. Waiting for warmer weather to put some more miles on and set the pads in.

Ready to prowl.

Did moser build the rear end or did you? Looks good..details on what all you did

 

[RustyHornet]

Did moser build the rear end or did you? Looks good..details on what all you did

I built it. 1970 Chevelle housing I picked up, dumped everything out of it. Had it blasted and powdercoated. Detroit True Trac limited slip, US Gear 4.11 with their superfinish polish, Moser 31 spline axles, Yukon crush sleeve eliminator spacer, Moser support cover, ARP cap studs. Brake kit is from Right Stuff Detailing, it was about $1200 with the stainless line kit if I recall correctly.

 

[churchmouse]

Rusty that is very nice.

 

[RustyHornet]

Rusty that is very nice.

Thanks! One piece at a time! I really badly need a new fuel line, I’m afraid to even touch it! Trans swap is the next major project.