8hp briggs

[briggs33]

what can i do to a 8hp briggs with points to give me more power? I have access to a machinist. i was thinking about milling the head porting the intake and exhaust but is there anything else that i can do to give me more top end power thanks

 

[jesse8931]

get rid of the points

 

[briggs33]

so your saying just put a coil on it?

 

[briggs33]

do briggs 5hp valve springs fit on a 8hp briggs?

 

[Oldsalt]

what can i do to a 8hp briggs with points to give me more power? I have access to a machinist. i was thinking about milling the head porting the intake and exhaust but is there anything else that i can do to give me more top end power thanks

Mill the head. That's the cheapest way to get additional power from any engine ...especially one that probably has about 7 to 1 compression ratio stock. Probable cost, in as much as you know a guy with a mill?: One head gasket. As 92 octane pump gas will usually be fine in 10 to 1 motors [the anal-retentives say 9.5]. Do the math and go for it.

Even if you don't try modifications that allow the engine to operate at substanually higher RPM your motor will be a lot stronger. Added compression will give you more Wheaties from idle to redline.

 

[jesse8931]

so your saying just put a coil on it?

yes i would and i would put a new carb on it and maybe run alky

 

[briggs33]

ok thankx ill try to get my uncle to mill the head for me