Benefits and drawbacks of a BEC

[6500RPM]

Just as the title says really.  If it is mainly being used as a weekend and evening car, what are the drawbacks of a BEC.  Would it end up costing more or less in the long run, are servicing/parts costs higher, and what is the reliability like on as a Hyabusa compared to a car engine?

[pistonbroke]

Have a look here

[6500RPM]

  I did, but there is no replies to the question  

[Mark Stanton]

Perhaps Bernie was also highlighting that asking a similar question may also achieve similar response          it's a how long is a piece of string type question

Whatever car you purchase be it BEC or CEC it will require some money to be spent to keep it in good order, even if you do servicing and upkeep yourself.

The relative costs of more or less are dependent upon too many variables to give a concise answer.

A car is as reliable as the condition it is kept in - with a second hand purchase it is very much an unknown as to what the previous owner undertook.

One thing to bear in mind is that the hgher spec more highly tuned engines BEC or CEC often need more regular maintenance to keep them in tip top fettle.

and lets not forget "upgraditus"  - once that bites who knows where it can end    

Sorry, but perhaps there is no precise answer - you may spend about £20 or £30 a month on your car or £100+ a month.

A car used for same purpose shouldn't really cost any more or any less - depends on condition of car to start with.

   

[6500RPM]

Cheers,

no wonder my head hurts, if only everything in life was simple, although that might get a tad boring.

[Mark Stanton]

Nope it sure ain't simple      

Westfield ownership of any spec CEC/BEC evening weekender or trackday car will require as much surplus income as you can or able to throw at it        

More money you spend, the better condition it will be in, the more reliable it often is              

[6500RPM]

*sigh*  Oh well, hope im not making a HUGE mistake, but then again, I managed to loose 20K on my last car in 2 years, so I doubt it can get that bad! (he hopes!!!)

[Mark Stanton]

Sorry, if you are looking to buy an car, even a Westfield and not lose money you're mistaken ........... just enjoy it        

[simon besant]

unless you buy a 1926 RR thats going up in value but would not fancy doing a sprint in it  

[Crazy Eddie]

Only MHO of course but I loved my BEC. (in fact have contacted guy I sold it to if he would sell it back!   )

I went blade rather than busa because it had enough power and more importantly fun factor for me but when the engine does go bang (which again IMHO eventually they will) a Blade engine is cheap as chips and well easy to replace.

Servicing again is a doddle and cheap because it is just a motorbike.

Have a look on here for the Busa boy's input - awesome machines but deep pockets are needed when they go bang!

Hope this helps

Cheers

Eddie

[tex]

iv been in the lucky seat and had both - the car engine *so far* has cost more than the busa - fingers crossed - but the main draw back of the busa is the noise and the megabusa hasnt a roof - so you have to get your head round being able to drive in all weathers - within reason! you will have to factor in appropriate clothing etc.. and they are a lot lighter which you can feel - the dax was around the 700kg mark - the megabusa 500kg.. you can really notice it

[bultacobarry]

On the bright side you would have to change your WSCC name to something like 12000RPM.

or 13000RPM and go for a 100% improvement.

[Cleggy the Spyder Man]

I would love a bike engined car, but you have to say that a bike engine is designed for pulling a motorbike of half a westies weight and a car engine is designed to pull a car 2-3 times the weight of a westy ... does that make sense   ... a lot of people on these forums have found there bike engined motors to be reliable, but I know my duratec should go forever - well fingers crossed anyway

thats why I decided on the car route for now, maybe I might get bike engined one in the future, would have to be the busa version for me though

[gixermark]

bec - you can happily use the engine totally std as it was fitted to the bike, maybe upgraded clutch springs - so cheap to buy and if necessary replace

cec - to get performance of a bec arguably you will need to tune, and thats were the costs comes...

if its track only and you want max bang for ££ i'd say Bec... if its more of an allrounder road/track fun car maybe a cec

ultimately you'd need to try both - you'll prob either love or hate the bec

[moomin]

ultimately you'd need to try both - you'll prob either love or hate the bec

This is true. You need to try both out and see which you prefer, as there is no objective answer to your question.

BEC is big fun, but maybe slightly harder work. Costwise, mine has been pretty cheap, and the most reliable car I've ever owned!

Having said all that, mine is up for sale soon...

moomin