Max IV Springer

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[AndyL]

i would like to see this springer as i am thinking of getting a max iv. i wonder if it's a good idea to make a springer with 26" tires!

[Roger S]

What's the plan for tires/wheels? That max 12" stuff would be heavy.. suspension need to be heavier built?

Are the attex and max A arms the same?

[techfx]

I bet this will be the nicest riding springer conversion yet. the longer wheel base should allow for some nice big wheels and make it a little more stable.

Maybe I'll drive to Phoenix to witness the test run???

[mudbug3]

Whipper ,

What year is the tub of the Max IV springer project ?

[rdr]

With all the hustling we did to get ready for the Ledges, the MAX IV Springer got back burnered for a little while. The mystery body has arrived. The project is alive. This is going to be interesting. My first challenge is making a jig to drill the holes in the tub. At least it's nice & clean & I don't have to pull an engine or tranny.

Whipper

dam whipper new body it must be nice .

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MAX IV Springer

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sitrep

So how far along is the project?

[nelson]

That is so funny you mentioned the LS1, I have a 98 stock T/A with the LS1. I was looking at it the other day Imagine a new LS7 from a ZO6 550 hp stock
Nelson.

[mudbug3]

[ This pig is in for a bigtime makeover. The first priority is to get that T-20 where it should have been all along, under the back seat.Yea it has the small bearings, that's gonna change also. I'll just fab some taller side rails. The engineers at RI are like snails, they got one speed (slow motion). That project has been in the works for years. They have the mentality of most college raised engineers, if it's not their idea it's not a good one. I sometimes wished I owned that Company . ]


Whipper ,

I agree with you about placing the T-20 trans under the rear seat . This would be great . Ease of access , plus less chains to tighten or replace when they wear out .

[hydromike]

And last but not least what do I do 2-stroke? 4-stroke2-stroke4-stroke?

My vote would be for the inline 4 out of the Yamaha RX-1 sled. It comes in a turbo version, and it's a small, tight package. That actually might be a bit much for the T-20, but who knows? I'm not sure about the overall width of the engine, and if it'd fit in the bay. There are a few other turbo-4's out there, but this one's already set up for a (somewhat) comparably-weighted vehicle with a CVT. If I had a second vote, it would be for a liquid triple two stroke. I have a weakness for BIG Rotax engines, so I'd go with something along the lines of the 809, or the 999 trip. Throw a trio of Mikuni 44s on the back, some nice pipes, and you're in business. You've already corralled the reliable ponies. Maybe it's time for something a bit more....uh... twitchy?

Oh well, I've neither the time nor money for something so high-end right now. You decide!

~m

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[George]

[QUOTE=liflod;6079]It would also be nice if they mounted the T-20 and engine to its own cradle so you can remove the engine and transmission in one package. [QUOTE]

That would be great! Reminds me of another hobby of mine. The downside would be that you could not pull them without a hoist but I guess you could still unbolt either in that case.