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Re: 65 HP V7
« Reply #120 on: December 19, 2015, 10:03:43 AM »
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Re: 65 HP V7
« Reply #121 on: December 19, 2015, 10:06:23 AM »
Are any of these much more powerful smallblocks running different connecting rods? Just wondering as the stock units have always been a bit flimsy......

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Re: 65 HP V7
« Reply #122 on: December 19, 2015, 10:42:30 AM »
I would rather have an under-stressed, long-lived, tractable engine with moderate power and decent fuel economy than an over-stressed, gas-guzzling, jerky engine that is just waiting to explode...
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Re: 65 HP V7
« Reply #123 on: December 19, 2015, 11:55:54 AM »
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Re: 65 HP V7
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Re: 65 HP V7
« Reply #124 on: December 19, 2015, 12:01:58 PM »
You can always ward off the grenade syndrome by using these valve caps. Oh! Wait.. mine blew up, too.  :smiley: :evil:
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Re: 65 HP V7
« Reply #125 on: December 19, 2015, 02:47:25 PM »
I would rather have an under-stressed, long-lived, tractable engine with moderate power and decent fuel economy than an over-stressed, gas-guzzling, jerky engine that is just waiting to explode...

Despite my tough posturing, I agree.  In fact I commented earlier that the Guzzi's Heron head does just that; giving strong torque at low and medium rpms with good economy. 

It's just that too many people think the red line is the cool place to be.

I hope Guzzi never gives up the Heron.  It's the last manufacturer to make it.
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Re: 65 HP V7
« Reply #126 on: December 19, 2015, 05:37:26 PM »
Are any of these much more powerful smallblocks running different connecting rods? Just wondering as the stock units have always been a bit flimsy......
I am using the stock connecting rods.  The engine does not rev any higher than the the two valve version, it just gets there faster.  I think that one of the main factors in having this be a reliable mill, is the rev limiter.  Reliability has been good so far. Rolling up on 18,000 miles. It would be fun to get into the bottom end of one of these engines, put some Carillo connecting rods in, bump up the rev limiter some.  It's really not necessary though, the bike has just the right amount of power now.

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