J.lanyon Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Hi, I am new to the site, I have just purchased a new Westfield MegaBusa which I will be building with my son for road and hill climb use, maybe the odd track day, we are fitting a 2015 ZZR1400. My question is: does anyone know of any links/contacts/resources to previously built Westfield/ZZR1400? The first thing we have to do is alter the Busa engine cradle so it would interesting to see how others have done it. Regards Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Not heard of a ZZR1400 in a Westy before - but there's someone local-ish to me who put one in an F27 - recently up for sale on LCB website. I have a real soft spot for Kwakers - sounds like it would be a hoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 what is the reason for going ZZR1400 when busa is proven in these cars and all the aftermarket parts readily available? Can you get dry sump kits etc? The busa cradle is in three parts. The lower cradle, upper engine side frames and upper cradle. I think you could use the upper cradle but would need to remake the lower cradle and side frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve (sdh2903) Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 The zzr1400 is a stonker of a motor. It doesn't need dry sumping and billet sumps etc off the shelf. If I was building another bec I wouldn't hesitate the busas are just to fragile where the oil system is concerned, all Imo of course. Bec cradles are a doddle to sort aswell even for non standard fit motors. Make sure you keep us updated on your progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosKev Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 IMO you will be better off building the cradle from scratch,as I can't see any of the motor mounting points matching up. return the Busa cradle and get your money back. how high is the zzr1400? presuming it will run 8 injectors as standard it could be a really tall engine and you might end up with the air box sticking up out of the bonnet a fair way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Only seen one in a Westie and it was a special install. I do agree that you will be better starting from scratch with the cradle, trying to cross brace as the original one does. The engines are reckoned to be good, but a bit tall usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arm Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Busa engines run in single seaters with wings, slicks and wet sumps. A little bit of attention to sump baffling and they can be made to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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