Hey team,
We are an Australian university who are currently building a formula style car to race on an international circuit called the Formula SAE. We are using a 600cc CBR engine and are aiming for 0-100 kmh in about 3.5 seconds. The problem is that our engine has not actually been run in about 2 years. After spending a few days installing it into the frame and rewiring it, we are having trouble actually getting it to start. We managed to get it to run for about 5 seconds before it choked, and the plugs became so fouled, they were useless. Anyone have any advice on how to get an old, dirty, stubborn engine back into shape?

 

Speaking of choke... Did you use the choke to get it running?

 

No, it doesn't have a choke, it is running a custom build intake manifold that basically consists of a throttle body attached to some injectors (Needs a redesign) I think we are not getting a strong spark. Is there any way to check?

 

Just sounds like your fuelling is dicked and it is running rich.