The central new part of our engine is of course the engine cases. These cases look outwardly identical to stock cases, but have been improved considerably over stock. Cases are 1948-53 style and are available now with matched cam cover for an introductory price of $999.00.

We are not kidding when we say we test ride the heck out of our stuff. We put serious miles on every part we make before we release it for sale, and the new engine is no exception.

Even if the prototype powertrain has been assembled for some months, we wanted to make absolutely sure everything was perfect before releasing it.

Our slogan says "Quality Parts, Built to Ride" and we stand behind that!

Aluminum is a high end 356-T6. A 65% increase in structural strength over original cases and that's before our structural improvements.

Drive housing external boss increased from 2-5/8 to 3-1/4-inch.

Drive housing inside boss increased from 2-5/16 to 3-1/4-inch.

Drive side bearing oiling is aided by a windage trap to ensure a constant supply of oil.

Integral cast in dry sump pick up.

Case walls thickened and baffles have been strengthened to suit 84-inch strokers.

Cam chest wall increased 1/16-inch.

2 sets of baffles to reduce oil splash and mist onto the breather.

Case to cam cover gasket surface area increased up to double in critical areas.

Both case and cover are matched and line bored.

Engine to primary mounting flange threaded for a clean look (no untidy nuts).

All housing and bushing bores are line bored and can be enlarged to accept needle bearings.

Crankcase half sealing surface increased upto 75%.

Dowel pins for accurate case half locating. One of the benefits was to eliminate the radial locator groove so as to increase case half sealing surface area.

Breather location can be changed from cam cover to back side of crankcase for a more visual appealing finish.

Front engine mounting bosses are sculptured for a matched and finished look

Polished case option is available. Patterns were computer recreated utilizing CMM technology. The foundry we use is one of the top within the aircraft, automotive, motorcycle and racing communities. The machine shop is a major manufacturer to the other American motorcycle company so fit and finish is a slam dunk deal. Case and cam cover sealing surface improvements were consulted by James Gaskets and the other American motorcycle company.

SPECIFICATIONS:
42 degree V twin, air cooled.
Bore: 3-1/4".
Strokes: 4-7/16" (74-inch), 4-13/16" (80-inch) and 5-inch (84-inch).
Kiwi forged pistons, three ring design with three piece oil ring.
Kiwi forged 4340, H-beam connecting rods.
Kiwi/Truett and Osborn flywheels.
Flathead design, hardened valve seats, stainless steel valves, hard chromed stems, 2-inch diameter heads.
Gear drive twin cam.
Billet Bonneville cams.
Billet Bonneville cam followers.
Positive Kiwi pinion shaft oil seal.
Black oxide push rod guides.
Chrome valve covers with silicon o-ring seals.
Chrome wide flange cylinder base nuts.
Stainless steel hardware.
James Gaskets.
Cam cover accepts cast iron or aluminum oil pumps.

Price for complete engine less oil pump $7499.00 (unassembled $5999.00). Prices with transmission and primary to follow. We will also offer the engine in short block form without cam parts. Sub assemblies will also be available: Complete cylinders with valve covers etc, ready to bolt to an engine.

Visit http://www.kiwi-indian.com for more details.

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