Im looking to do some engine mods to my lt 250r.. I saw a CT porting job that included the porting, deck, re-chamber, bore cylinder, modified piston kit for $450. Is this a good deal?? Is it a good brand???

 

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Ok, so now i have input about CT. Are there any brands that people can tell me about that are good. Ive heard about a 295 kit for my LT. I want to be able to walk over the Banshee. (this shouldnt be too hard right!!???)
No disrespect intended

 

My LT250R has alot of mods and it's not that easy to walk all over a Banshee, especially if they are moded too. Are you worried about reliability at all? If so this should play a roll in you decisions also.

 

Na. reliabilty is over rated....lol Ofcourse.... who wants to spend lots of money and only be able to beat banshees once... and then have to spend more money to do it again.. My bike right now stays neck anc neck with a local banshee that has been piped, carbed, with a k&n. But thats not enough for me..

 

CT did and continues to do any motor work I have. I have ben running my 370 kit for 3 years with only two top end changes. I have never had a problem with CT's work at all. CT backs up everything they do. Allen (CT's HMFIC) is always ready and willing to help out with anything you need. I also have a lot of good things to say about LRD also. They are a great shop that works hard to keep your buisness. I only have heard bad things about a few companies. I have seen a lot of engines blow. LRD,Duncan,CT,Trinity, and more. Nothing will last forever. That is my ten cents.

 

i would suggest the horse power king curtis sparks. almost every top pro uses his engines, i personnally have a pro-x big bore kit (250r)from another company (ported and prof. built)my friend has a big bore curtis sparks motor and his bike will walk off and leave mine. it is the fastest bike i have ever been on by far, it will pull 5th gear on a motox track like it is in second gear. he has had no problems with it.curtis is expensive but you get what you pay for. i paid over $2000 for my motor to be built and it will not out power a curtis sparks 265 national 250r motor. just my experence. good luck. airtime

 

I wouldn't hesitate to send your cylinder there. The LT has some way conservative port timing stock, there is much to be gained with porting for the LT. You said you want to walk all over Banshee's, Where? At MX track? Drag Racing? It will take more than just porting to do that. You will need a good clutch, gearing, perfectly jetted carb, a shorter swingarm with the right size and type of rear tire. And lastly you will need to be an excellent rider to beat Banshees. Even then, when they are built up hard too, you will never beat them in long distances, but can whip them off the line good. CT does good work. Just tell them you want a top end oriented port job, and pipe and carb to match. You might also look at FTZ for there Flattrack setup. They were successful at the nationals a few years ago on Suzuki's. I would not recommend a big bore 295 since they really are just good for more bottom end. A good running 265 with a top end port job and high rev pipe on alcohol geared correctly and dialed in should get you where you want to be.

 

its too bad CT never has figured out alcohol. Allen states that their alcohol carbs are only setup for 4th gear runs (rolls eyes). Who drag races to only 4th gear?


FTZ is another company that has messed with the LT's quite a bit, however, CT250R's statement that you need a SHORTER swingarm is abolutely false. If you run alcohol, a high rev pipe, and good porting, you will more than likely want a longer swingarm for drag racing, I know I sure as heck did with my MP Racing ported 250R on alcohol (front end was insanely light and a total handful to drag race).

good luck with what you decide.

 

Dill,

It depends on the surface that you are racing on. In the sand with paddles yes a longer will work well, but on a hard pack clay with some dust on top a shorter swingarm with some cut 20"turf tamers will hook real well. It really depends on the surface, there are alot of variables, you really can't just say that my statement is FALSE without explaining what situation your talking about. A 1" shorter swingarm for the LT is exactly what Barry McCarty used during his run at the 250 Pro class in the late 80's to get some holeshots against the mightly TRX250R back in the early days of quad racing. It really depends on alot of things. All the things together along with a very good racer are needed to buck with some of the Faster Banshees if you hope to beat them on a LT250R.