performance heads & cams?

[speedster200]

I was told by (my BRP rep at the time) that a Italian company was making performance heads and cams for the Aprilia Mille R.The Mille R has the same engine as the spyder. The heads were stated to boost the power to 156 HP. I have searched the internet for a company that might make them. Does anyone know about the heads?

 

[Firefly]

Ken at www.evoluzione.net used to sell the higher compression pistons, cams, etc. -- but I spoke to him a few weeks ago and he stated he was no longer selling them.

Might better check out getting an aerocharger instead....

http://www.aerocharger.com/kits_canam_spyder.php

 

[2333]

I just ordered the high compression pistons this week from Ken. I am also going with the big bore kit. If you do headwork and valves, you are going to venture into mostly uncharted territory as far as tuning goes. That is why I went big bore/ high comp for now and see how she runs. If that is still not enough, the cams can be done at a later date without taking the engine apart again.

 

[johnboyjohn.pretious]

I was told by (my BRP rep at the time) that a Italian company was making performance heads and cams for the Aprilia Mille R.The Mille R has the same engine as the spyder. The heads were stated to boost the power to 156 HP. I have searched the internet for a company that might make them. Does anyone know about the heads?

I think you will find the Mille engine is different in a number of aspects, but I stand to be corrected.
I think I have read this discussion before, but cannot find it for you.
johnboy

:chat:

 

[tweeder]

I just ordered the high compression pistons this week from Ken. I am also going with the big bore kit. If you do headwork and valves, you are going to venture into mostly uncharted territory as far as tuning goes. That is why I went big bore/ high comp for now and see how she runs. If that is still not enough, the cams can be done at a later date without taking the engine apart again.

What are the specs on the big bore?

 

[Firefly]

I just ordered the high compression pistons this week from Ken. I am also going with the big bore kit. If you do headwork and valves, you are going to venture into mostly uncharted territory as far as tuning goes. That is why I went big bore/ high comp for now and see how she runs. If that is still not enough, the cams can be done at a later date without taking the engine apart again.

Interesting.... not sure why he's telling me he no longer sells them.

 

[speedster200]

I guess i will have to find a engine and flow bench and find out what I can do. I was just being lazy. :lecturef_smilie:

 

[asmdjackal]

Interesting.... not sure why he's telling me he no longer sells them.

It could be that they are not producing them anymore and they are just selling what they have left on the shelf?

Last time I spoke to Ken about those pistons, there were only a few sets sold.

 

[Firefly]

It could be that they are not producing them anymore and they are just selling what they have left on the shelf?

Last time I spoke to Ken about those pistons, there were only a few sets sold.

Any updates on the Aerocharger? Have you been able to keep riding yours with the prototype on it?

 

[asmdjackal]

Any updates on the Aerocharger? Have you been able to keep riding yours with the prototype on it?

Dont want to hijack this thread with more of that, but in short, yes, I had it last weekend for more tuning after Aerocharger brought in a professional tuner to lock things in. Its FAAAAAAAAST.

The production air boxes are VERY nice, the production aluminum black anodized charge tubes are top notch, etc... I was asking the Aerocharger folks if I could get a couple of product part pics to share... I hope have some soon.

 

[Firefly]

Dont want to hijack this thread with more of that, but in short, yes, I had it last weekend for more tuning after Aerocharger brought in a professional tuner to lock things in. Its FAAAAAAAAST.

The production air boxes are VERY nice, the production aluminum black anodized charge tubes are top notch, etc... I was asking the Aerocharger folks if I could get a couple of product part pics to share... I hope have some soon.

Any chance they'll sell the air boxes as a separate item? Wouldn't mind using one with my cold-air intakes.....