B&S Big Block in a Hustler

[Meinfield]

Yes, as a friend mentioned the other day, I am addicted to hp. Can't seem to get enough. I am sure there are meetings for folks like me, some where I can get help!
Anyway, I bought a pair of mikuni VM-30's on eBay, fabricated some aluminum manifolds and found a couple of K&N filters that fit, should be good for another 10 hp or so. I just need to find a low psi fuel regulator and throttle cable parts to make a two into one throttle cable; anyone know a source?
Also, I fabricated a cold air intake for the Briggs. I hated to cut the body, but that big block just generates too much heat. I used HVAC parts from home depot, and an old bucket wrapped in gorilla tape, I just hope the heat does not melt it but I think it will be OK. I am not sure if I like the vent on the side, and might replace it if I can find something that looks a little better.
I am replacing the axles when they break, so far I have installed two of whippers splined beauties and they work great!
I should be ready for the ledges next year, hate I missed it. Looks like you guys had a blast!

[boncrshr]

Awesome work as usual.....has the flux capacitor arrived in the mail yet???

[thejunkman]

It looks like you made a tunnel ram system be careful I made something like that on a briggs 18 hp I converted to a mikuni carb it ran super and power was great but sometimes it would freeze up even during the summer months.

[riotwarrior]

Well now you just need meth and N2O........oh wait...Meth is for diesels...dunno if it works for gassers

Looks good like that vent and the cooler in the lid. Try finding a motorcycle with dual carbs or sled perhaps....then you can get yer throttle worked out...or 1 cable with a couple of bell cranks may do as well. Based on what I see...you'll thunk it through.

[jerseybigfoot]

throttle cables are available from
Aaen Performance : Filters, Cables and Accessories
you may need to make a splice to your existing cable as the snowmobile cables are short for 6x6's. I have the same setup in my 440 lc Scrambler.
I can send you a photo of the splice if you need it

[George]

I can send you a photo of the splice if you need it

I'd like one of those pictures Jersey.

Spideytank@aol.com

Thanks,

George

[Meinfield]

throttle cables are available from
Aaen Performance : Filters, Cables and Accessories
you may need to make a splice to your existing cable as the snowmobile cables are short for 6x6's. I have the same setup in my 440 lc Scrambler.
I can send you a photo of the splice if you need it

Thanks for the link, jersey. That's a great website, lot's of mikuni stuff. I ordered some throttle cable parts from these guys:
Throttle Cables and Splitters for HKS and Rotax Ultralight Aircraft Engines

[TURNEROFFROAD]

would love to hear a performance report.... low end power, top speed... what horse are ya now and what is the biggest motor you can put into a 980 bigfoot...

[boncrshr]

Hey Turner,

Check out the video on page 1 of this thread. It is just awesome....although it did give me a serious inferiority complex. I thought I was cool with a 20HP Honda. Watch at your own risk!

[TURNEROFFROAD]

I guess I'm gonna ask..... Would two more horses make that much differnece or is there more to it than that.... I've been eye-balln all the go-fast lawnmower parts out there.... why couldn't ya get awsome power outta the ole 18 b/s opposed...just asking, I'll never learn if I don't ask....sorry if i'm thread jacking