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Old 11-11-2009, 01:39 PM
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MarkGrabowski
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Default RE: SAP 180 (Syssa Performance)

Matt, et al, I'm just thinking aloud here... Todd seems willing to make some modifications to this engine in order to maximize it's performance (for our use in pattern applications anyway...SAP 180-F3A???). I've only seen photos but at first glance, I'd like to ask if it's feasible to do a bit more machining around the crankcase and possibily loose an ounce or two. I think that if he could incorporate some threaded tabs near the front for nose ring install, cool. Lastly, since the liner is chromed (is it Nikasil or some other process?). porting jobs could get a bit hairy so it would be cool if the engines could be ported at the factory to maximize power when using a pipe. Wouldn't hurt to bump up the compression just a bit to pick up some low-end (but only up to say a 91 octane level). Are these engines being run on gas that includes the 10% ethanol mixed in that many cities mandate?