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Is it possible to fit a modern carburettor model 350 bullet engine into a 1955 G2 frame without altering the frame?
If so what would be a fair price for said engine in working condition?

Yes, the Indian iron 350/500 frame has exactly the same dimensions as the old Redditch one. I ran an Indian 500 engine in a 1953 frame for 7 years until I sold it. The engines a straight fit if you use the Redditch top gearbox engine plates rather than Indian ones, think it's that way round. Don't know about prices, our hosts may help.

Thanks there is one online but not sure of origin. Food for thought.

Not just the 350, a 500 or 535 pre-EFI engine will bolt straight in. The E/S engine will also fit, but depending on which type of lug is fitted on the bottom of the front down tube, the starter motor might not. You can also fit a 5 speed gearbox if has been right-foot shift converted.

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Very interesting, would I be likely to pick one up at Founders day auto jumble, I suppose one from a written off bike would be best option.

People do swap out Indian Bullet engines to fit Redditch twins, sometimes! Or you may find a 350 that has been swapped out for a 500. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding something, but keep the original engine so that it can be restored at a later date. My comments about the 500s includes the Electra-X engine too.

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Out of interest what's the reason behind the conversion ?

Reason I ask as there are 2 model G's on ebay currently in a complete and running condition for less than £3000

The reason is I have not long bought a Redditch G2, I'm not sure the engine rebuild is as good as described, it's being fixed but I lack trust in it.