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Posted by Bucko
- November 06, 2020, 12:06:19 PMGood stuff 
Posted by OR Seedman
- November 05, 2020, 21:42:37 PMin response to the basic question of Why?....because I've always liked to tinker and swap engines in cars and trucks....so I thought I would give it a shot on my Drifter...plus I got the complete motor with throttle body for $1300. With only 1 mile on the bike/engine.
the 1600 is designed for more low end torque...the standard fuel mapping on the 1600 Classic is set that way...from what I understand, that's similar to the mapping for the Drifter. If I need to, I'll get the 1600 ecu, but I need to get the new motor installed and test with the current ecu first. My 1500 is out and I am now waiting for the 1600 to arrive. any issues that come up with the install and connections will be noted. When I am finished and everything is back up and running, I will do a full write up on the pros and any cons or issues.
Also, this gives me a chance to go through several minor issues, perform detailed maintenance and check the driveshaft status....
Posted by chief
- November 05, 2020, 11:48:07 AMQuote from: Big Foot on October 27, 2020, 18:54:31 PMWill a 2007 1500 EFI Engine fit a 2001 1500 Drifter???
If so I will buy the 2007 and put it in!
If you decide to do this, please document as much as you can so we can build a mod sheet to add to the mod section. Thanks.
Posted by chief
- November 05, 2020, 11:46:18 AMQuote from: OR Seedman on November 01, 2020, 19:09:07 PMjust bought a 2003 1600 EFI that I'm going to drop into my 1500 Drifter. I have read that others have done this as well with no issues, so we'll see. the new engine has only 1 mile on it...nothing wrong with my current motor at 40K, but I like to try different winter projects and I got the motor for a good price, with the injectors, throttle body and starter all included....
Please document the mod and send me the pics/info so I can add it to the mod section! Cheers.
Posted by mittico68
- November 05, 2020, 01:48:38 AMOk, I'm not a 1500 guy. I've got a 800...
BUT I'm just curious to know why you're ready to face all the problems (if any) a swap in of a different engine should give.
Is it because of a better condition of the new engine, or a cheap price you payed for, or is it just for the pride to say "I made it!"?
Posted by Bucko
- November 04, 2020, 15:58:03 PMQuote from: Lucky on November 04, 2020, 12:16:53 PMThe challenge is the ECU contains the ignition and fuel injection maps to optimize performance for the particular motor. Even models within the 1500 family used different ECU's - pretty sure the 1500 and 1600 motors would have different mappings - certainly for the FI. In practice, it may not make much of a difference but suspect it would make some difference.If the connectors fit, it should work with stock ecu - makers don't tend to reinvent the same part for the same engine -
Posted by Lucky
- November 04, 2020, 12:16:53 PMIf the connectors fit, it should work with stock ecu - makers don't tend to reinvent the same part for the same engine -
Posted by OR Seedman
- November 03, 2020, 20:17:17 PMI'll keep everyone up to date as things progress....about ready to pull the motor (tomorrow). Lot's of little things to disconnect and keep track of, but still a lot easier than pulling the motor from my 2016 F150 (which I had to do this summer)
Posted by Bucko
- November 02, 2020, 11:54:23 AMQuote from: OR Seedman on November 01, 2020, 19:09:07 PMCan't wait to hear how this turns out and how you dealt with any challenges (if there are any).just bought a 2003 1600 EFI that I'm going to drop into my 1500 Drifter. I have read that others have done this as well with no issues, so we'll see. the new engine has only 1 mile on it...nothing wrong with my current motor at 40K, but I like to try different winter projects and I got the motor for a good price, with the injectors, throttle body and starter all included....
Posted by OR Seedman
- November 01, 2020, 19:09:07 PMjust bought a 2003 1600 EFI that I'm going to drop into my 1500 Drifter. I have read that others have done this as well with no issues, so we'll see. the new engine has only 1 mile on it...nothing wrong with my current motor at 40K, but I like to try different winter projects and I got the motor for a good price, with the injectors, throttle body and starter all included....
Posted by Bucko
- October 28, 2020, 03:55:43 AMBeen wondering the same thing for years. There are definitely differences inside the motor but, from what I read, a newer motor will drop right in to an older frame. The thing I wonder about is: how compatible is a newer model engine with an older model ecu? I've read people on the internet claim they've done the swap and the old ECU works just fine - seems a bit weird to me.
Posted by Big Foot
- October 27, 2020, 18:54:31 PMWill a 2007 1500 EFI Engine fit a 2001 1500 Drifter???
If so I will buy the 2007 and put it in!