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A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« on: July 14, 2014, 08:51:11 pm »
Hi guys, I am currently in the works of building an fxt style machine. Here in quebec its the pro modified class. I will be running an 18hp horizontal vanguard, feel free to guide me towords the right choices for the engine. I am a briggs master service technician and have been building race engines for many years but these engines have been using mostly stock parts, so i am new to a complete outlaw engine. Here is the chassis so far everything is tack welded and nothing finalized, its a spare time project since i am currently deep into my race season :P All comments and advice is welcome! Want to make the best machine possible :) aiming for 250lbs or less and the egine hase to have minimum 30-35 hp

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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2014, 09:36:34 pm »
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 09:28:22 am »
Good start so far. I would move the motor towards the front several inches for more even weight distribution through the chassis. For the tracks guys run on here it makes a big difference in handling, and keeps you from having to add extra weight to the front of the chassis. This will also help you keep the weight goal you are going for.
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 10:16:30 am »
The engine is 24inches from the rear axle I moved it back because I only weigh 130 lol my current machine is 20 from the axle, what would be a good distance? 30inches?
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 06:09:37 pm »
so i moved the engine four inches forward, its 28 inches from the rear axle, ryan builds his to 30.5 if i remember right it should be better..  :P

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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 09:22:19 pm »
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2014, 09:50:58 pm »
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2014, 12:09:41 am »
Looking good!!
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2014, 06:33:43 am »
Thanks I will probably get on the foot rests and brake pedal soon :)
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2014, 06:01:57 pm »
sorry that is has been a while guys but here is the progress so far after many many hours:

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tell me what you think guys :) just have the engine left to do but im working hard with tyler to get that going :)
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2014, 06:21:22 pm »
Very, Very nice indeed!
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Re: A new canadian fxt style mowchine (pro-modified)
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2014, 07:14:01 pm »
Thanks i cannot wait to hear it run! If anyone has ever run twin mikunies on a vanny please say so i would appreciate a ballpark figure on where to start for jetting  :noplease:
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