Numerous Questions

[xchevellephil]

First off I was reading the thread the other day and a guy was doing a frame off resto on his bike. The topic of gussets came up. Now, what are they and what are there purpose? Looks like to me that they are pieces of plate welded into the frame between joints to stiffen the frame up. Is that correct, if not, correct me.

 

Also while I was at college someone told me that a crotch rocket could outrun a banshee. (Not top speed, but like in a block or two.) Anyone know some e.t. times to prove this is true or otherwise?

 

Also, anyone here use Limewire, Kazaa, etc.? I am having trouble connecting to either one at work. I am on a LAN but dont know how to see if I am firewall protected. Any ideas? What protocal to use, etc.

 

I got a motor built for my 70 Chevelle but it has shit ass heads on it. (882 casting) I know where there are vortec heads but I need to know what casting # are the better set, there are a couple that dont flow for nothin on exhaust side.

 

Thanks.

[ledofthezep]

Looks like to me that they are pieces of plate welded into the frame between joints to stiffen the frame up.

Exactly.

 

Also while I was at college someone told me that a crotch rocket could outrun a banshee. (Not top speed, but like in a block or two.) Anyone know some e.t. times to prove this is true or otherwise

Depends on the bike & the banshee, and maybe rider. Don't have anything to prove either myself.

 

 

Also, anyone here use Limewire, Kazaa, etc.? I am having trouble connecting to either one at work. I am on a LAN but dont know how to see if I am firewall protected. Any ideas? What protocal to use, etc.

You're network may be firewalled,...most work places don't appreciate that shizzle, due to the spyware, viruses, prOn, & bullshit. Check with your network people.

 

 

I got a motor built for my 70 Chevelle but it has shit ass heads on it. (882 casting) I know where there are vortec heads but I need to know what casting # are the better set, there are a couple that dont flow for nothin on exhaust side.

Your guess is as good as mine.

[brock_fuzzy_69]

well the purpose of the gussets is to stiffen up the frame

 

and mostly to protect the frame from bending in an accident like a rollover

there are a few places int he stock frame that are known to be fragile so guys like to add a little bit of material to prevent bending in these places

i plan to start doing this fairly soon myself

 

if you do a search on gussets or gusseting there are a few posts that will show you pics of where guys added and why

a few good pics out there from ledofthezep and meat

[txblueshee]

I have a set of 661x heads if you wanna play with the big dogs.

 

 

The other guys got the gussets and shit covered.

 

Mike

[SDD]

I'll handle the street bike vs shee portion. Yes a street bike will walk all over a piped banshee like it was your grandma pushing your ass in a stroller. Just about any recent crotch rocket will do 0-60 in less than 4 seconds. You might get a jump and be ahead for the frist 50-60 feet but after that while your busy shifting the bike will run by you. Most crotch rockets will do 50-60 in first gear and second will end close to 90. If your talking about a full drag banshee aka big bore stroker aftermarket barrel then it will be a close race. It's very hard to launch a street bike hard but it's also hard to keep on the gas with a banshee on pavement when the front end reaches skyward. Maybe some guys on here have some numbers for 1/8 mile pavement. You can look up 1/4 mile street bike times on most brands websites.

[xchevellephil]

Thanks for all the useful input guys. 661x heads? I am not familiar with those, can i get someone to shine some light on this.

[txblueshee]

Thanks for all the useful input guys. 661x heads? I am not familiar with those, can i get someone to shine some light on this.

661x are a hogged out double-hump head that they ran on the 67-69 rs camaros. I don't remember the specs on them... sorry.

 

 

Mike

[rebelbanshee2]

a good drag banshee could take one in a 300ft or 1/8 mile...quarter mile not a chance...unless they were both on dirt

Edited October 19, 2004 by rebelbanshee2

[stclark04]

Was it my frame?

[iceman]

Wouldn't it depend on the size of the bike, wouldn't a 1200 even beat a drag banshee easily? A stock banshee would take a 250 easily wouldn't it? But then I think it would get harder as the bike got bigger. I could be wrong.

[banshee76179]

I'll handle the street bike vs shee portion. Yes a street bike will walk all over a piped banshee like it was your grandma pushing your ass in a stroller. Just about any recent crotch rocket will do 0-60 in less than 4 seconds. You might get a jump and be ahead for the frist 50-60 feet but after that while your busy shifting the bike will run by you. Most crotch rockets will do 50-60 in first gear and second will end close to 90. If your talking about a full drag banshee aka big bore stroker aftermarket barrel then it will be a close race. It's very hard to launch a street bike hard but it's also hard to keep on the gas with a banshee on pavement when the front end reaches skyward. Maybe some guys on here have some numbers for 1/8 mile pavement. You can look up 1/4 mile street bike times on most brands websites.

I agree.Ater many countless nites @ the street races w/shee,I have beaten a lot of street bikes from about 200ft. but, none more that..

[banshee04le]

186 castings were supposedly a good performance head

as well, with the larger 2.02 exhaust valves and smaller

68cc combustion chambers. Not sure what model years

they originated on though.

[racer]

the new R-1 will do 120 MPH in first gear. ive personnaly never seen it, but a guy at my work has done it. and hes got witnesses

[banshee76179]

the new R-1 will do 120 MPH in first gear.

yeah and then it BOOM!

[NugShee]

the new R-1 will do 120 MPH in first gear. ive personnaly never seen it, but a guy at my work has done it. and hes got witnesses

no it wont. I have one.