4V 820cc V7 conversion

[Chuck in Indiana]

wot he said
but it was Mike Wrenn on here that fired up the 8v sb thing a few years ago, almost certainly the provocation for my one, had to prove it for myself (650 carbs and points)
 Searched for any follow up on his or the Guzzitech conversions,  never found anything, interesting if any were ever built
Maybe you should ask question on guzzitech forum?

Before Todd's move to Orange, I stopped in at his place, and he had two 8vs sitting there. I could have ridden one, but was on a tight schedule. He and Mike had bought up about every small block 8V head in existence at the time..  I'm *assuming* several were built.

[twinky64]

Based on kit of parts availability on GuzziTech's website, I would assume multiple were assembled/built and owned by respective owners.

Perhaps nobody on this forum, wildguzzi, had retrofitted their V7 with GuzziTech's 820cc 4valve kit.

Thanks!

[Chuck in Indiana]

Based on kit of parts availability on GuzziTech's website, I would assume multiple were assembled/built and owned by respective owners.

Perhaps nobody on this forum, wildguzzi, had retrofitted their V7 with GuzziTech's 820cc 4valve kit.

Thanks!

Not to the best of my knowledge..

[jacksonracingcomau]

Based on kit of parts availability on GuzziTech's website, I would assume multiple were assembled/built and owned by respective owners.

Perhaps nobody on this forum, wildguzzi, had retrofitted their V7 with GuzziTech's 820cc 4valve kit.


Thanks!

do post on here whatever you find out, I for one am interested in project, my assumption was dead in the water, lack of punters maybe ?
inlight of new v85, a comparison is due
I am building another too but prob sticking with 650cc , something of a bhp/ litre challenge unrestrained by emission rules/ constraints

[bad Chad]

It’s not a bad thing, but I suspect most guys that would do a conversion like that wouldn’t be hanging out round these parts.

[sign216]

I added a big bore kit to my '09 V7 years ago.  The kit was from Italy, by piston maker R.A.M.  I kept the orig valves and added a programmable ECU from MyECU of Australia.  Easy to do all, but took time to get the engine running at peak.  A lot of tweaking, adjusting, etc.  After purchase support from R.A.M. was a little weak, but MyECU was terrific (they have their own forum and also used to post on the V11 Lemans forum).
Mentioning that kit on Guzzitech led to me getting banned there.  Owner has little tolerance for talking about competing parts on his board.

Joe

[Devildog]

Why not test ride a V7 III? Consider it part of your research.  It will give you a feel for the greater power output, and if you did buy it the two year warranty is a lot more than a performance shop will give you.

[Kev m]

Why not test ride a V7 III? Consider it part of your research.  It will give you a feel for the greater power output, and if you did buy it the two year warranty is a lot more than a performance shop will give you.

I basically just teased that solution in the cam thread too.

That said, I get that some people just want to have the fun of chasing these projects.

Either way, keep us posted.

[twinky64]

Why not test ride a V7 III? Consider it part of your research.  It will give you a feel for the greater power output, and if you did buy it the two year warranty is a lot more than a performance shop will give you.

Yep, this is probably the right move albeit will require lengthier process (sell, inspect/buy)

[jas67]

hey Kramer,

welcome to the forum,

so...

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If you're really attached to your V7, you can try and mod it. But i personally wouldn't recommend it.

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As you're looking for opinions - I would say...

 buy something faster if you want to go faster, and the Ducati could fit the bill.

Want a classic looking bike that goes a lot faster than a V7?    Get one fo the 1200cc Triumph twins.    Thruxton, Thruxton R, Speed Twin, T120.    You'll likely end up with less money into it than the 820cc/4V conversion + value of your V7, and have more resale value.

OR, wait for Guzzi to put the new V85 motor in a V7 styled bike.