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DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 1500 only => Topic started by: Big Foot on September 25, 2019, 08:56:09 AM

Title: Replacing 2001 Drifter 1500 engine- What year models will fit?
Post by: Big Foot on September 25, 2019, 08:56:09 AM
I have to replace a bad engine with a used one. what will fit?
Title: Re: Replacing 2001 Drifter 1500 engine- What year models will fit?
Post by: greenbarn on September 25, 2019, 21:54:29 PM
Any year drifter motor should fit.  I've also gathered from reading that the other Vulcan 1500s and maybe even the 1600s will fit in there. 

Heck, even a small block 350 will fit, with custom motor mounts, LOL. ::)
Title: Re: Replacing 2001 Drifter 1500 engine- What year models will fit?
Post by: Bucko on September 27, 2019, 02:17:28 AM
Mechanic fit is one thing.  Electrics in another thing you may have to consider, e.g. ECU will be different between a DFI Classic and the Drifter - maybe not enough to make a difference though. - also Nomads (and maybe Classics ??) have dual alternators.
Title: Re: Replacing 2001 Drifter 1500 engine- What year models will fit?
Post by: Big Foot on September 27, 2019, 09:50:59 AM
Will a 1997 Vulcan 1500C fit? It looks a little different than my 2001 1500.
Title: Re: Replacing 2001 Drifter 1500 engine- What year models will fit?
Post by: greenbarn on September 27, 2019, 22:04:31 PM
Was the 97 classic fuel injected?   I was thinking they were carb'd, but not sure.    You may be able to find more info on this subject on the Vulcan forum --  I have never heard of anyone personally doing a Classic-Drifter motor transplant.    Sorry, hopefully someone else out there will have more info.
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