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Offline wannabridin

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Hot Rod Stock Motor?
« on: February 03, 2009, 10:18:29 PM »
hey guys,

contrary to what the title says, i'm looking to make my motor pretty hot rod-ish without doing a big bore kit or CR carbs, namely because i'm on a budget.  the motor i have to rebuild is in pretty good shape on the outside, and the valvetrain looks good, but i want to make it scream pretty well.  what do you guys think will net some pretty good gains in power across the board without doing serious work?  here's my plans, let me know what you think!

headwork, probably do most of it myself
mild cam w/ new valve train, ie heavy duty springs, retainers, etc.
new exhaust, hopefully jemco, or a yoshi replica from carpy
all new seals, gaskets, cam chain and tensioner, rings, etc.
pod filters
proper valve guide, i know a guy around here who knows his stuff really well!
heavy duty studs
extra plate clutch kit?
transistorized ignition and dyna coils

well what do you guys think??  like i said, i'm on somewhat of a budget, and considering i'm having to rebuild everything else on the whole bike, the engine needs serious attention from all you cheap guys!!

let me know, thanks guys!
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Offline TwoTired

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Re: Hot Rod Stock Motor?
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2009, 12:33:04 AM »
What bike?
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Offline wannabridin

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Re: Hot Rod Stock Motor?
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2009, 08:02:21 AM »
o wow, big no-no there!!

it's a 1976 CB750k, sorry!!!
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Offline mystic_1

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Re: Hot Rod Stock Motor?
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2009, 09:42:36 AM »
o wow, big no-no there!!

it's a 1976 CB750k, sorry!!!


Contemplate these teachings:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=7401.0



But remember, the Hot Rod that can be easily explained is not the true Hot Rod.


(hits wannabridin on the head with a connecting rod)

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Offline wannabridin

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Re: Hot Rod Stock Motor?
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2009, 09:58:04 AM »
haha, TOUCHE!

but in my defense, this is just a preliminary list, more of a guideline of what to do to have a great running motor!

and thanks for the link, lots of reading, i need to go through it all!  nothin will happen until the tax return comes in though!

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Offline jhasewhite

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Re: Hot Rod Stock Motor?
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2009, 10:57:43 AM »
...real ignition system before anything else
slow and steady does nothing.

Offline wannabridin

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Re: Hot Rod Stock Motor?
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2009, 12:16:10 PM »
ya, i know.  i posted up top that i was going to get the hondaman transistorized ignition, some dyna coils and new wires.  i know this is one of the CB's weaknesses!
1976 CB750K, currently under construction:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=64468.0

-And if you don't do it this year, you'll be one year older when you do...