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Offline 2nstoys

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vanguard 16 hp build
« on: December 15, 2009, 10:56:18 pm »
Just started on a new project and had a couple of questions. I am going to start building a 30 cid vanguard for a modified class. What is the best bang for the buck when building this motor. I was thinking the first thing is the Arc flywheel but then what. Cam? Valvesprings? Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2009, 01:51:24 am »
i would say the rods would be an important investment.....you change the cam and valvesprings and you will find a weak spot in the rods and ruin an engine, spend the money on the rods first...then definately the cam probably the biggest bang for the buck along with good valve springs and retainers... ;)
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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2009, 06:37:12 am »
If your not planning on camming it right off, the flywheel springs and retainers and better rockers if stamped steel, If your putting a cam in it then rods and springs retainers and better rockers if it has stamped steel rockers.
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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 05:46:32 pm »
I am planning on doing the same modification with the re-cam on my 18HP Vanguard.  What type of rods would you recommend?  Also, regarding the flywheel, would an offset key give me the same required timing adjustment a new adjustable fly wheel would?  Thanks.
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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2009, 08:15:27 pm »
Assuming you have a good 2 into 1 header and late model rockers, once you replace the valve springs and retainers, get yourself a billet flywheel just to be safe, then go after some power...............the heads would be a good place to start.
 The next step would be the rods cam and carburetor all at once. ;)
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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2010, 06:57:16 pm »
Hi, first post here.....Lots of stuff to sort through on this forum, should keep me amused for days! ;)

I too have a 16hp Vanguard and would like to know reputable places to begin looking for mod parts. Like to find some exhaust, carb, filters, rods, cam, valve springs and rockers, etc.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2010, 07:05:53 pm »
E C is the place to all your parts for Vanguard. The guys will help in any way that they can from basic knowledge to engine hi perfromance parts. I am running 16 hp vanny and have a lot of fun with it. I am starting my second year of racing. George and E C have been alot of help with parts and knowledge.
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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2010, 07:09:12 pm »
Quote from: JohnB on January 15, 2010, 07:05:53 pm
E C is the place to all your parts for Vanguard. The guys will help in any way that they can from basic knowledge to engine hi perfromance parts. I am running 16 hp vanny and have a lot of fun with it. I am starting my second year of racing. George and E C have been alot of help with parts and knowledge.

Sorry...I'm new to this stuff... what's "E C" and where can I find them????

Thanks

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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2010, 07:16:22 pm »
EC distributing.
http://www.eccarburetors.com/
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Re: vanguard 16 hp build
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2010, 07:42:09 pm »
Thanks John. Started a new thread so as not to hijack this one....

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Apparantly the thread gurus deleted my new thread....??? :confused:

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