... have owned both a Smart car and a modifide Berkeley.Modified in 1974 by Dave Ratner, it had had a new engine in 1992This was a state of the art rally...
Thanx for the info-I'm installing a 1380cc MINImania 120HP+ in my car, geared to 115mph, & 145/70R13 tires-the 155 tires would force me to use fender flares,...
Mind you! these measures are approximate, as it is very cold outside and we have a fair amount of snow. Also only applies to a diesel power smart Engine...
... that was not with the stock exhaust...had expansion chambers. I would like to know Randy how you worked out what shape to make the exspansion chambers for...
I found this photo of a Smart engine that might be of use. The 1380 sounds good are you using the Mini sub frame as well?. 1380's tend to have good torque,...
BINGO-If these measurements are accurate, a Smartcar motor/trans will fit in back with space to spare if you remove the rear seat & narrow the suspension & ...
Wow, and I thought my Suzuki GT550 engine was too fast in my Berkeley. This is getting real close towards the scary side. Randall Kaaz Albany, Oregon ... ...
Is your 550 in a three or four wheeler?how dose it compair with the bike performance wise? ... Berkeley. This is getting real close towards the scary side. ...
... Hi Paul another new member here. I have seen your car on your web. I also have a basket case that is turning into a good project. Are you going to restore...
My fondest wish is to do one in 4WD electric with traction control on each wheel via computer control. I'm still thinking hard about this. The motors and...
One gets a very different view on this subject depending on whether you are a buyer or a seller. The Berkeley is a rare car and one where relatively few ...
Did you get any replies?? I neeed one too! Gene _____ From: Berkeley-USA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Berkeley-USA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jhbrichetto Sent:...
Right on Rick! Just after I bought my 1965 Porsche Coupe new ($3400), I flared the wheel wells and put in a 140 HP Corvair engine withthe T10 transmission and...
Great picture of Smart engine. Great package-the measurements I received indicate it should fit front or back in a Berkeley! Thanx for the MINI info too. I...
I gust weighed my 328 engine & trans for berk #3 95lb & my spare cb400f weighed 125lb I think the 492 shoud be about the same P.S.thanks again Randel John...
My Berkeley is a 1958, 492, 4 wheeler. I do not know snything about the actual Suzuki motorcycle other than it had the electric starter I needed and the size...
John, Three Berkeley cars? One of us is getting a bit selfish. : - ) Randall ... From: John Windh To: Berkeley-USA@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 01,...
Gene, One of my Berkeleys is an electric car, using an AC Brushless motor and controller to drive the front wheels. The batteries added about 400 lbs to the...
I used a set I used to have for my Formula 440 at the time. They were pipes from Aaen out of Wisconsin. They were only used for the dyno run...one day when...
Maybe I am missing something here, but why would you want to do a conversion to a Berkeley that will put 70% or more of the weight over the rear wheels..with...
VW had their engine in the back for years. Personally I would install the Smart engine in the front, & use MINI brakes/axles/suspension-ROB ... beta. ...
Yeah, I knew someone would bring that up. Difference is, car was designed for that from the start, has much more weight on the front end than a Berkeley, and...
Just for historical comparison, don't forget the 1948 to 1954 Crosley Super Hotshot from the USA. Weighed in around 800#, had a 800cc engine at 44 HP and was...
Crosley made fine radios and refrigerators too. Besides owning the most two powerful radio stations in the US. I don't think any other car manufacturer could...
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Cool info. Thx. Gene Choin <Gene@...> wrote: Just for historical comparison, don't forget the 1948 to 1954 Crosley Super Hotshot from the USA. ...
Hey Fred- would you have any more copies of the 1963 program with Rita in it that you sent to John and Dave-would like a copy for my racecar archives. Thanks ...
Hope this email finds you all in the best of health and fortune. I think I have decided on the motor(s) I am going to try for my changeout and I wanted to see...
Is it true that the RD200 with an electric start can be converted to an RD350 by just changing out the barrels? Is so, it would give you exactly what you are...
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