Hi all me again looking for more out of the zip 125 engine Would the gilera runner vx barrel and cylinder head lc work as a direct replacement Yes I would need rads and fan /water pump But just want to know if would work as the 4v head would give better performance Thanks
Thanks for reply found a blog on modern vespa Zip 125 ac to 200cc lc conversion It was pretty much a straight swap apart from timing chain and cdi And water pump.im going down the electric water pump route (less hassle) Took engine out of bike today just waiting for my 180 runner cylinder head and barrel to arrive then mock it up C how it goes From what I've read and seen it 100percent Works And the gains are good Easy conversion Thanks
I did it the other way round air cooled motor in a vx. I remember it was pretty much a straight swap, except the single shock and drum brake thing. Wow that was a lifetime ago though.
Th Il be only changing the cylinder head and barrel with piston to lc Far better performance. Didn't want to do an engine swap as frame and engine numbers match logbook Which is very rare for a 2001 zip 125 But has only done about 10000miles Verified by DVLA mot check As for cdi I'm not 100 percent sure to be honest when all together il check that it all timed up right (piston not gonna smash me valves up ) Done it before being inpatient Then turn her over see what happens Parts should be here by Tuesday so il let you know Wednesday / Thursday Thanks
Ah yeah. Will be cool to see the outcome. I guess the timing chain is a little longer on the lc motors? Can you mount the water pump anywhere? Or is it quite a big unit that needs to be bolted down to the motor?
Yeah timing chain longer Could put runner water pump on but want to look as stock as possible so electric is the way to go for me not sure where to put yet till get everything mocked up Once parts arrive il put up some pics
