16 HP Vanguard BS?

[locosmith]

Can you upgrade the 16 HP? How about the RPM? Would like more power? What is required or needed with Part numbers if possible. Thanks for the Help Loco

[chiefmoose]

The sky is the limit. How much you spend reflects how much power you get. If I am not mistaken, you can bolt in up to a 23hp vanguard with no other mods. You could also buy a Bandolero motor from 600 racing, I think they are modified 20hp vanguards pushing 30hp. If you don't want to spend that much, build your motor. You can have your heads milled, ported, polished, and a good valve job. Be sure to get better valve springs and retainers. Replace your aluminum pushrods with steel ones. If you want serious power replace the cam, and go with longer rods and flat top pistons. Call George Herrin at eccarburetors.com. You can check out heymow.com and see some ideas they use for mower racing. George is an moderator on there. Don't let them know you are not a mower racer. They only share info with fellow mower racers. Call George for info. Good luck

[locosmith]

Thanks Loco