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Originally Posted by apex944
I have a 1000 and a 1650. The 1000 recently broke a rod (previous owner ran it w/o oil) and the 1650 smokes really bad (looks like rings)
Anyway this got me thinking... which is the best "quietline" engine in everyone's opinion? I know the 1650 vibrated like an SOB... the 1000 I've had were smoother. So where do these engines go from smooth to rough? What is the sweet spot?
I'm only going to rebuild (or replace) one of them and I'm open to any of the engines.
Thanks
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The 1650 gets smoother @ wide open throttle.
It vibrates because it is a big single.
If you want a smooth engine at any rpm, get an opposed twin.
