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Pretty sure this is PhotoShopped, but I like that someone else is thinking about it too.
FCRs on a 961, Yeah that's it!
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FCRs on a 961, Yeah that's it!
When it's working properly, FI is better is pretty much every way over carbs.
True, when they are working properly.
But since the fi ECU's are locked by the manufacturer, a carb setup will at least allow tuning.
Plus I would think a 39mm flatslide carb will flow much better than a 36mm throttle body with a butterfly valve stuck in its throat.
The Norton has 38mm throttle bodies .
So what we're saying is that what we really want is an ECU which we can tweak on the dyno. That is kind of what the power commander does. I wonder if it possible to get a non-locked Omex ECU which can be programmed by Joe Public?True, when they are working properly.
But since the fi ECU's are locked by the manufacturer, a carb setup will at least allow tuning.
Plus I would think a 39mm flatslide carb will flow much better than a 36mm throttle body with a butterfly valve stuck in its throat.
This is what Kenny's 952 prototype looked like with FCRs. I'm sure you could do it pretty easily. I don't know if you could get the ECU to work properly for ignition without the fuel system sensors. Might have to just chuck the ECU and fit a separate ignition box. My preference would be to get the ignition and fuel mapping sorted out for the stock system. When it's working properly, FI is better is pretty much every way over carbs. Still, it would look pretty cool with a couple of big Amals
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Ken
Then what. Build it in Thailand? A Thorton Thailando??Here's an idea that is so crazy it just might work-
Get the EFI working and keep it on there. Hollow out some old Monoblocs for covers.
Best of both worlds, look cool and run great.
I don't know how I came up with that one.
Glen