dio into a spree
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dio into a spree
I tried searching but to no avail. Is there a write-up anywhere about how to drop a dio engine into a spree? is it pretty basic?
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the best fit is actually an 87 motor mount that you can cut the sides to fit in the spree frame. The motor mount is usually moved back to under the oil bottle i believe. it's been a whlie since i did mines i'll see if i have pics of the conversion parts. Even the front wheel part.The rear brake needs to be changed to an 89 brake cable. You can probably get away with an 87 or elite s (94-01) brake cable but there will be slack under the body.
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wow, thanks for all the pictures. I dont know where I would get the mount. I guess I'd have to try to source one. If you have any pictures of the actual mounts and the differences between my 86 spree one and the one I need I would appreciate it greatly.
I have a welder and quite a bit of metal so if I have to move stuff around its no problem. I am interested in how you moved your motor forward!! sounds rad!
I have a welder and quite a bit of metal so if I have to move stuff around its no problem. I am interested in how you moved your motor forward!! sounds rad!
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I think the 87 mount is shorter then the dio -elite S mount, I know for sure that the bolt size for the motor to mount is different, the bushings in the case are a smaller inner dia on the 87 mount and bushings so if your gonna use a 87 mount on a dio either drill the mount bigger-makes it kinda thin or put the 87/aero bushings in the motor
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I would rather cut and weld one than wait for one to come from hawaii. Im guessing once I get the Dio in front of me I will figure otu exactly what to do.hrnytrtlsgsxr wrote:th e94-01 tongue would have to be cat and rewelded becuse the tongue sits higher than the 87 one. On FH there is one guy selling an 87 motor mount for $20. " JUNJUNN 22"windycity85 wrote:will a 92 elite mount work or only an 87? having trouble finding one.
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that is fine as long as you feel you can weld to the strenbth of the original mount. When you see the mount you will understand because the tongue is like a C with extras and not just a full square piece. Plus when you cut and weld you need to try to make it straight.windycity85 wrote:I would rather cut and weld one than wait for one to come from hawaii. Im guessing once I get the Dio in front of me I will figure otu exactly what to do.hrnytrtlsgsxr wrote:th e94-01 tongue would have to be cat and rewelded becuse the tongue sits higher than the 87 one. On FH there is one guy selling an 87 motor mount for $20. " JUNJUNN 22"windycity85 wrote:will a 92 elite mount work or only an 87? having trouble finding one.
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