Trans. and engine questions......

[Ray]

Hi all,
I am getting ready to pursue a build up of my 1972 Z coupe and I have
a thought / question for the gurus in the group.
Is it possible to upgrade the engine either with a whole new larger
motorcycle engine (i.e. early to mid 80's air cooled goldwing motor),
or perhaps to replace the whole upper end and lower end innards with
parts from a honda 750 - 1000 gold wing?
I have about 85% of an engine as best as I can determine. and since I
am working on a budget I was just curious if any one has researched
this aspect.
Also, has anyone changed out the mechanical fan in lieu of a small
electric one so as to gain some horses? Looks like that would be
easily accomplished.
Another question - Has anyone used a 13" wheel with low profile
tires on their AN or AZ?
I have the number to a guy in N.Carolina and he offered that as a
responce to my tire / wheel problem. He swore he had some 4 X 110mm
wheels in 13" size. Is 4X110mm the right lug pattern?
Take care and thanks for any and all info.
KC and the Z.
Lost in central Florida....

[nicholas_riopelle2001]

--- KC,
As for your first question about the engine parts/swapping, the
answer is no. The parts from a gold wing or 750 are not
interchangeable. As for the fan, yes, some have installed electric
fans in place of the belt driven fan with some success, but it does
take some modification. I really do not think that you will (gain) a
noticeable increase in power. As for the wheels, yes, the bolt
pattern is 4 x 110 mm. Mazda 13 inch rims with a low profile tire
will fit, but will rob your car of power, and makes the car very slow
off the line. Although they can look pretty cool. Jose has a
selection of tires and rims on our other honda group, and he is also
a member of this group. Give him a shout, I am sure that he can help
you out. Mike O'Conner also can help you out with this, as well as
for most other coupe and sedan parts. I know Jose personally, and he
is very nice to deal with, and so is Mike. Bill Colford, the
moderator of this group, can also help you out, and he has a wealth
of information on most any subject. Hope this helps you out.
Nick
St. Petersburg, FL
In anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com, "kcandthez"
wrote:

> Hi all,
> I am getting ready to pursue a build up of my 1972 Z coupe and I have
> a thought / question for the gurus in the group.
> Is it possible to upgrade the engine either with a whole new larger
> motorcycle engine (i.e. early to mid 80's air cooled goldwing motor),
> or perhaps to replace the whole upper end and lower end innards with
> parts from a honda 750 - 1000 gold wing?
> I have about 85% of an engine as best as I can determine. and since I
> am working on a budget I was just curious if any one has researched
> this aspect.
> Also, has anyone changed out the mechanical fan in lieu of a small
> electric one so as to gain some horses? Looks like that would be
> easily accomplished.
> Another question - Has anyone used a 13" wheel with low profile
> tires on their AN or AZ?
> I have the number to a guy in N.Carolina and he offered that as a
> responce to my tire / wheel problem. He swore he had some 4 X 110mm
> wheels in 13" size. Is 4X110mm the right lug pattern?
> Take care and thanks for any and all info.
> KC and the Z.
> Lost in central Florida....