How difficult is it to change out an engine on a 98 VTR
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How difficult is it to change out an engine on a 98 VTR
Ive never worked on one though I am an automotive mechanic. Mine just rattled then locked up today
. So I figured CCT's or rods etc. The old girl was running like a champ then with no warning rattle like h3ll then locked down. I have access to a newer engine and was wondering if there are any secrets I need to know before tackling this beast?
Any and all help is definitley appreciated.
Chris
. So I figured CCT's or rods etc. The old girl was running like a champ then with no warning rattle like h3ll then locked down. I have access to a newer engine and was wondering if there are any secrets I need to know before tackling this beast?Any and all help is definitley appreciated.
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I just took my time and was (mostly) patient. Honestly, the toughest part to me was rerouting all the wiring and hoses.
Here's a link to Gerrit's well documented piston swap.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ghlight=gerrit
Here's a link to Gerrit's well documented piston swap.
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...ghlight=gerrit
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Ive never worked on one though I am an automotive mechanic. Mine just rattled then locked up today . So I figured CCT's or rods etc. The old girl was running like a champ then with no warning rattle like h3ll then locked down. I have access to a newer engine and was wondering if there are any secrets I need to know before tackling this beast?
Any and all help is definitley appreciated.
Chris
. So I figured CCT's or rods etc. The old girl was running like a champ then with no warning rattle like h3ll then locked down. I have access to a newer engine and was wondering if there are any secrets I need to know before tackling this beast?Any and all help is definitley appreciated.
Chris
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I have access to an 02 and an 04. I was worried about the 04 being to new. Will it be a direct swap or will I need to just swap my intake and carb setup or what?
EDIT.... where is the cheapest place to but factory type CCT's? Im not putting this engine in without new ones and a K&N at least
EDIT.... where is the cheapest place to but factory type CCT's? Im not putting this engine in without new ones and a K&N at least
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It's crunch time!!! If you put the o4 engine in and you're in *** deep already you might as well change out the harness and go for the full 04 digital version of the bike. You'll need a sensor for your gas tank but with a new instrument cluster you will have gas gauge, clock, foot massager - all the latest ****.
If you want a direct swap and the o2 is solid - load and ride!
If you want a direct swap and the o2 is solid - load and ride!
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It's crunch time!!! If you put the o4 engine in and you're in *** deep already you might as well change out the harness and go for the full 04 digital version of the bike. You'll need a sensor for your gas tank but with a new instrument cluster you will have gas gauge, clock, foot massager - all the latest ****.
If you want a direct swap and the o2 is solid - load and ride!
If you want a direct swap and the o2 is solid - load and ride!
EDIT..... after reading in my other post and "cipherin'" a bit
I see the 04 will be a direct swap as well. I could just go ahead and do the digital upgrade is what the above poster is saying...Now I get it..... Us southern boyz aint all (ignernt)...LoL...Im just a tad slow on these two wheeled apparatus', or is it apparati ? 
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