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by Busy Little Shop
Fri Jun 06, 2025 10:06 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: How do I get more power ?
Replies: 7
Views: 120

Re: How do I get more power ?

You're welcome Mike...

I had Chris's Japan only RC45 here for trouble shooting after which I ran it on the dyno with a 3877-MW4-003 K (Japan) ECU and it made 108 RWHP after the 3 wire trick...

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by Busy Little Shop
Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:42 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: How do I get more power ?
Replies: 7
Views: 120

Re: How do I get more power ?

You're welcome Mike... Technically speaking all 500 production RC45s come with two engine management maps inside their ECU: one map is limited for emissions compliance and the other for full power European trim. It's a simple matter of cutting 3 wires and rerouting them to the other map. So modified...
by Busy Little Shop
Sun Jun 01, 2025 6:46 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: How do I get more power ?
Replies: 7
Views: 120

Re: How do I get more power ?

You're welcome Mike... I have no way to optimize my A/F ratio as you do and so it remains what ever my stock values can handle... So equipped stock ECU my RC45 dyno chart showed 112 RWHP and 52.9 ft lb TORQUE... Next came Rob Lindeman selling his home made Titanium exhaust system... dropping 8 pound...
by Busy Little Shop
Sat May 31, 2025 6:50 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: How do I get more power ?
Replies: 7
Views: 120

Re: How do I get more power ?

Hiya Mike... My USA RC45 power out put increased near to 116 RWHP with these mods... 1)Home made K&N filter with working flapper valve... 2) Stock USA ECU with HRC 3 wire trick... 3) Stock USA Spark unit... 4) The best exhaust I found for the RC45 is Rob Lindeman's home made titanium wonder... n...
by Busy Little Shop
Mon May 05, 2025 6:20 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: Help french import
Replies: 11
Views: 24900

Re: Help french import

Good advice... here is the translation... "The process of importing from France can be quite complicated, but with the right steps, things become much easier. Click and learn more about it. Before starting the import process, it is very important to understand the customs procedures. Also, when...
by Busy Little Shop
Sat Apr 19, 2025 12:07 am
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: Racers Magazine Vol 1, 2, 3,
Replies: 6
Views: 844

Re: Racers Magazine Vol 1, 2, 3,

Hirotoshi Honda... #1 son of Mr.Honda and owner of Mugen which produces OEM parts...

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by Busy Little Shop
Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:22 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: Racers Magazine Vol 1, 2, 3,
Replies: 6
Views: 844

Re: Racers Magazine Vol 1, 2, 3,

Thanks for the offer Aki but I learned how to use Google translate... however I will keep your email handy in case I run into problems... I lived in Japan 79 to 81... Can you guess who I'm posing with??? (hint) his Dad is world famous... https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/attachments/hirotoshihonda2-...
by Busy Little Shop
Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:27 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: RC45 rear axle conversion to HRC type ..
Replies: 14
Views: 21807

Re: RC45 rear axle conversion to HRC type ..

Some photos below of the rear Axle conversion organised by Mark Smith. Original inner axle is pressed out and the inside of the axle has a thread cut. Threaded insert is screwed into the axle and thread locked in place. A grub screw also prevents insert from moving. Axle is then electroplated. The ...
by Busy Little Shop
Sat Mar 22, 2025 7:49 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: Fuel hoses A & B inside tank
Replies: 1
Views: 215

Re: Fuel hoses A & B inside tank

Hiya moto... I never had to search for fuel hoses in the UK but you might find a substitute EFI supplier on Ebay in your neighborhood like this... https://www.ebay.com/itm/405558364322?_skw=fuel+hose&itmmeta=01JPZMXNNX9JK0ZGTS3724RHJD&hash=item5e6d2988a2:g:kNgAAOSwuptntFKx&itmprp=enc%3AA...
by Busy Little Shop
Mon Feb 03, 2025 5:20 am
Forum: RC30 Discussion
Topic: Mecum Auctions Las Vegas
Replies: 1
Views: 671

Mecum Auctions Las Vegas

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by Busy Little Shop
Sun Feb 02, 2025 7:37 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: Racers Magazine Vol 1, 2, 3,
Replies: 6
Views: 844

Racers Magazine Vol 1, 2, 3,

Japan only Racers magazine covers the RC45 in great detail in 3 volumes... now if I can find a translator to uncover the true story... https://www.hlj.com/productimages/sae/sae64464_0.jpg https://www.hlj.com/productimages/sae/sae64581_0.jpg https://www.hlj.com/productimages/sae/sae64682_0.jpg
by Busy Little Shop
Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: Engine number location
Replies: 3
Views: 1348

Re: Engine number location

You're welcome...
by Busy Little Shop
Sat Oct 05, 2024 1:24 am
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: Engine number location
Replies: 3
Views: 1348

Re: Engine number location

Hiya... Engine numbers are located on the lower right hand side...

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by Busy Little Shop
Fri Jun 21, 2024 12:39 am
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: PGM slight blink when switching the engine off - normal ?
Replies: 1
Views: 872

Re: PGM slight blink when switching the engine off - normal ?

Hiya Mike...

Technically speaking a slight blink is no way a signal from Honda that something is abnormal...
by Busy Little Shop
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: RC45 Discussion
Topic: How to answer force-v4.co.uk ??
Replies: 2
Views: 880

Re: How to answer force-v4.co.uk ??

Julitac... I can read your answer... this is my response...