Liquifire motor in a cyclone

Viktory2k1 · Post by **Viktory2k1** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:42 pm

Hi, been a while.
I ran across a liquifire motor(looks to be 77)and was thinking of putting it in my 77 Cyclone. Do You think this is an ok idea or leave it alone? Just looking for opinions.
Thanks
Now I can't upload a photo, file too big. I thought site used to resize.

Post by **WinnipegStPaul9** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 6:36 pm

I personally fail to see the value of making this change.

DA

ljm · Post by **ljm** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:33 pm

harleysportster · Post by **harleysportster** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:44 pm

It is possible but you would need to do a few things to make it work.
Cut up the tunnel to install the 76/77 heat exchangers and install the correct hood. The vents are different from the cyclone. You would also need the correct liquifire seat.
I agree with Don, why bother.

Jimmy · Post by **Jimmy** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:28 am

I have one. Bought it at Hay Days two years ago for 175.00, I call it my "SLEEPER"

mfd1221 · Post by **mfd1221** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:49 am

With enough time and money I believe you can put any motor in any chassis. We are in the process of putting a M11 cummins in a F550, we already put Peterbilt low air leaf on this truck. It all depends on what you want.

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Den · Post by **Den** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:10 pm

Here's where I started.
I swapped out a slot car motor for a "stomper 4x4 with working headlights" motor.
I could melt the tires right off that slot car.
It only got worse from there. Putting a 79 Mustang motor in a Ford Ranger, etc.

Anyway, I guess you got your answer.
Looks like you COULD with the right mods, but will it be worth it is up to you.

HoosierDeereMan · Post by **HoosierDeereMan** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 3:23 pm

Vic,

The Liquid cooled engine will drop right in with no modification. You would have to make sure your gas tank has the clearance in the bottom of it to accept the heat exchanger tubes. You would also have to find the heat exchangers for under the seat and modify the seat board and foam to accept them. There is roughly 10 hp difference between a 340 Cyclone and 340 Liquifire. Same holds true for the 440s. If your Cyclone has a /22 engine in it, I would install the dual carb intake, carbs, and air box from the Liquifire. I would also install the Liquifire exhaust pipe. You would save the weight of the liquid engine and heat exchangers while gaining horse power. Just my opinion.

Troy

ljm · Post by **ljm** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 5:15 pm

In my mind Troy has the best suggestion. If you counted your time worth $5/hour it would be cheaper to buy a Liquifire chassis. But the dual carbed Cyclone would make a great sleeper

I500 · Post by **I500** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:52 pm

I guess I just don't understand this sleeper thing. Makes no sense to me.

AirborneX4Special · Post by **AirborneX4Special** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 12:03 am

Is it workable to put dual carbs on a Cyclone? If the motor will put up with that it seems like a better choice.

TASKY · Post by **TASKY** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 1:09 am

I500 wrote:I guess I just don't understand this sleeper thing. Makes no sense to me.

Chuck thats race sled talk.

Missed you in Duluth, saw your sleds though. Even the Motoski.

ihengineer76 · Post by **ihengineer76** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:01 am

AirborneX4Special wrote:Is it workable to put dual carbs on a Cyclone? If the motor will put up with that it seems like a better choice.

I have done it in the past, and it works well. Use the carbs, airbox, and intake off a Liquifire. The pipe would require a little modification to make it fit the angle of the fan cooled motor, but it's not that hard. It definitely wakes them up at the higher RPMS.

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