piaggio engine (newbie)

Discussion in 'General Tuning' started by webber, Nov 7, 2008.

  1. webber

    webber New Member

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    Hey all, new to the forum and i need a bit of help.
    I want a piaggio engine for my speedy as i'm tryig to build a project. I don't know how to put this but wheres the best engine going to come from... NRG, Zip, Typhoon etc... or are they all the same?


    Thanks all

    webber
     
  2. m1ck_t

    m1ck_t Moderator Staff Member

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    typhoon, nrg are the same, zip,vespa are slightly differnt shape but still same mounts and fittings ;)
     
  3. webber

    webber New Member

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    Excellent thanks for the quick reply,
    I'm looking at an NRG '99, does it have a 13" rear wheel or smaller?

    Webber
     
  4. m1ck_t

    m1ck_t Moderator Staff Member

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    pretty sure its a 13". wait for someone to confirm though pal
     
  5. m1ck_t

    m1ck_t Moderator Staff Member

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    you do know you will need one of those engine mount conversion kits from scooter-atack.com ?
     
  6. MiNoR cOnFuSiOn

    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn Administrator Staff Member

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    the mc2 had 12" wheels.. the mc3's had 13" the typhs have 10" as do the zips altho the zip tyre is smaller

    the typh/nrg engine are identical altho you will want an ac for now for ease of fitting. can always run an electric pump and rad if you fancy a wc engine. but ye zip engine is shorter so no bigger wheels fit
     
  7. m1ck_t

    m1ck_t Moderator Staff Member

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    99 is a mc2 then aint it? 2001 is when mc3's came out?
     
  8. webber

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    thanks lads...
    Yeah i knew i would have to buy it or atleast make myself one.
    MC where could i get the electric pump from and how much would it cost new?

    Webber
     
  9. m1ck_t

    m1ck_t Moderator Staff Member

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    scooter-attack.com sell them i think. not too sure but check

    no need for lc anyway, ac all the way for me
     
  10. Speedy 172

    Speedy 172 Active Member

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    best thing to do mate buy the conversion kit from scooter attack
    get on ebay buy a crash damaged typhoon
    strip it put the engine in the speedy then adapt your wiring loom ;)
    i did it with sr/typh 125 engine
     
  11. capri dave

    capri dave Active Member

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    if the speedy is an L.C model, then surely it makes sense to fit a piaggio L.C engine out an N.R.G or Runner....

    After all the rad and piping etc is already sat there and just needs a quick mod on the pipe to plumb in ;)

    if its an A.C speedy ignore the above :D
     
  12. webber

    webber New Member

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    thanks speedy and dave... i'm looking at a LC but trying to find a AC.

    thanks again

    webber
     
  13. Speedy 172

    Speedy 172 Active Member

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    go for the l/c mate and just swop the motors
    then ask for help on the harness ;)
     

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