Post by ericthered on Nov 30, 2014 19:40:55 GMT
Just got myself an Ape 50 pick up (2007) thats been off the road for two years.
I want to increase its speed so I can sit at 50 to 55mph reliably without screwing the guts out of the engine. The way I see it is I have two options...
1, get the biggest cyl kit I can find with a long stroke crankshaft, big carb, higher gearing, and performance exhaust.
2, buy a 200 to 300cc Vespa engine from a modernish scooter and make it fit onto the Ape diff (I want to keep the Ape running gear).
If I go for option 1 will it sit comfortably at 50/55? (Anyone know??)
Has anyone ever fitted a bigger engine and retained the original Ape two wheel drive and diff? (Even if it is a lot of work).
I'm a mechanical engineer with 35 years hands on experience so not phased by either option but would like the opinions/advice of anyone who has gone down either of these routes.
Its a small forum I know but I'm hoping someone on here has tried one or both and can help me decide.
Thanks and regards,
Eric.
I want to increase its speed so I can sit at 50 to 55mph reliably without screwing the guts out of the engine. The way I see it is I have two options...
1, get the biggest cyl kit I can find with a long stroke crankshaft, big carb, higher gearing, and performance exhaust.
2, buy a 200 to 300cc Vespa engine from a modernish scooter and make it fit onto the Ape diff (I want to keep the Ape running gear).
If I go for option 1 will it sit comfortably at 50/55? (Anyone know??)
Has anyone ever fitted a bigger engine and retained the original Ape two wheel drive and diff? (Even if it is a lot of work).
I'm a mechanical engineer with 35 years hands on experience so not phased by either option but would like the opinions/advice of anyone who has gone down either of these routes.
Its a small forum I know but I'm hoping someone on here has tried one or both and can help me decide.
Thanks and regards,
Eric.
