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Myoman YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1	LS 400 engine upgrade 08/23/11 at 06:08:09 Hi All This is my first post so take it easy on me! I have a 1987 Suzuki Savage LS400 and wanted to know if I can replace the engine with a 650cc one easily? Thanks
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Bubba Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 956 Denver, CO Gender:	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #1 - 08/23/11 at 06:52:19 Not familiar w/ the 400 but I would imagine you'd have to replace all the electrics also...
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #2 - 08/23/11 at 07:22:36 I don't think they sell the 400 where the 650 lives and vice versa. So, not many are going to be able to give acurate advice. Now, simply put, since the stroke is different, I suppose the height of the engine is different by the same amount.
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ralfyguy Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 932	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #3 - 08/23/11 at 10:30:40 I wonder if there is a difference in the camshafts of both engines.
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dasch Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1137	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #4 - 08/23/11 at 11:43:01 My guess is - relatively easy swap. But don't buy a 650 engine based on that. Never seen a 400 either.
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Re: LS 400 engine upgrade
Reply #5 - 08/23/11 at 13:11:42

Looks about the same...

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_ls400_savage%2087.htm

Found these specs here: http://www.suzukicycles.org/1980-1989/1987b.shtml

LS 400 Savage 1987
Overall Length: 2,195 mm (86.4 in)
Overall Width: 690 mm (27.2 in)
Overall Height: 1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Wheelbase: 1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Dry Weight: 159 kg (350 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 396 cc single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves. 24 hp/ 7,000 rpm, 2.7 kg-m/ 4,000 rpm.

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arteacher Serious Thumper Offline Ride as if your naked and invisable! Posts: 2581 London ontario Gender:	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #6 - 08/23/11 at 16:06:53 Becha all it is is a different jug and carb. If you could find the bore and stroke specs you'd know for sure.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #7 - 08/23/11 at 16:25:28 bore and stroke somewhere between 74 and 80 if i remember correctly.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Online Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #8 - 08/23/11 at 16:36:28 klx650sm2002 wrote on 09/28/10 at 09:42:47: I've done a search and it seams I was wrong, the 400 is 88 bore and 65 stroke. Clive W
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BurnPgh Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1732	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #9 - 08/24/11 at 04:00:03 24 hp for the 400...27 for the 650...why bother?
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ralfyguy Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 932	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #10 - 08/24/11 at 04:57:51 BurnPgh wrote on 08/24/11 at 04:00:03: 24 hp for the 400...27 for the 650...why bother? Torque
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dasch Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1137	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #11 - 08/24/11 at 06:01:54 and sound
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EJID Serious Thumper Offline Work to ride and ride to work. Posts: 1536 Pocatello, ID Gender:	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #12 - 08/24/11 at 07:45:21 and bragging rights?
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Iono YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 27	Re: LS 400 engine upgrade Reply #13 - 08/25/11 at 00:24:03 I"m not sure if this is chrome covers or what worth a shot to send them a message asking http://www.chromeworld.com/GroupDetails/SubGroupResults.aspx?gid={21adfa9c-0c...
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