How can I get a smart car with a Hayabusa engine?

[mendo]

Originally Posted by snk325

I'm keeping an eye on this thread because if I keep my smart beyond the factory maintenance period, I will definitely look into a busa swap (or whatever people have figured out by that time).

After seeing a '57 chevy with a Rolls Royce Airplane engine in it, I feel pretty confident saying that you could put any engine in the smart if you wanted to bad enough.

I think some of the easier conversions will float to the surface.

[GiantKiller]

Originally Posted by Boeschbuilt

I am doing my first one from scratch in February, If all goes well, and there is enough interest, I will offer a bolt in kit for the Smart 451 . I will be posting pictures also!

I will definately be Interested!!!!!!!!!

[mmitchell57]

This here is one of the reasons I'm thinking about buying one.

[Spumonti]

I would rather do a GSXR-1000 or a Yamaha R1 motor. A bit more tame, but way more than people would expect...

[GiantKiller]

Originally Posted by Spumonti

I would rather do a GSXR-1000 or a Yamaha R1 motor. A bit more tame, but way more than people would expect...

Anyone know how the dimensions compare between the GSXR-1000 veresus the R1. I've always been a Yamaha guy. They always seem to us the GSXR for the kit was wondering if the GSXR motor is shorter or something.

[pagag]

Hi guys,

I have just found the picures of our fortwo on your site and thought we would update you. We have now finished the 2ltr MR2 engine project and updated the pictures on the link. Its first outing will be at Shelsley Walsh (UK) on 3rd/4th March 2009 so watch this space.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Pitche...ey=KoXejGki4gs#


Cheers
Pam and Jim

[Bleecker]

I'd love the hayabusa engine in mine, but I couldn't deal with the overwhelming sound. Sound is nice, not to the tune of 110 decibels? :-)