V90 chassis and ET3 engine
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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:12:49 +0000
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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:12:49 +0000 quote
Hey all,

Just debating with a friend about the specifics of an engine swap into a v90.

He states the 4 speed ET3 engine won't switch to 4 gear in a v90 chassis bc the shifter tube won't allow you to switch past 3rd gear.

I disagree but I really don't know for sure.

If I were to compete this engine swap, would I need to change the shifter tube from 3 to 4 speed as well?

Thanks for your input!
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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:35:21 +0000 quote
Pretty sure-o your friend is wrong-o.

Resisdent cool guy Poi Dog swapped a pv125 engine into his 90 frame/headset and it shifts to 4th with no issues at all. Shift tubes are the same to my knowledge. Only issue would be if it's a pre 66 90. But, that has to do with the engine spigot that goes through the frame, not the shifter.
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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:40:10 +0000 quote
I figured as much!
Thank you!

Does anyone else have any references that verify this? Thanks so much.
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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:59:19 +0000 quote
Friend of mine also has a 125 4-speed engine on his 90 frame so no issues there.
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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:32:10 +0000 quote
The only issue you might have is trying to take out the spark plug.
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Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:51:08 +0000 quote
like others said, it'll fit. if it's early small door getting at the plug is a trick but doable. just paint an extra dot on the shifter tube.

to note, you'll probably want to run new shifter cables-- at least inners when you do it.
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