Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: B-10 cam/Loop Performance

Author: Jason Telford

Date: May 18, 2005, 11:45 AM

Post ID: 1718886904



This is real typical-my understaning is that power in the Guzzi engine
is limited by it's breathing. You want more power? You'll have to let
it flow better. Different cam, bigger valves, stronger valve springs.
(or get on your V11 sport ;^)
Surely one of our racing colleagues would be most qualified to address
this question.

If you dual-plug, make sure you adjust your timing accordingly.
A RAM clutch won't help at all (I have one), because it doesn't make any
power. Just accelerates better (but it is nice).

J



 joe jump wrote:

 If I'm at, say 70 mph (indicated) 4200-4300 rpm in 5th, on the
interstate, I'll grab a handfull of throttle and about 10 seconds later
I'll see 4500/4600 rpm - lots of intake noise but no punch. It acts like

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