What Next?
Jan 4, 2004 | 11:40 PM
#1
Thread Starter
|
Trailblazer
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
What Next?
I have an 03 baja, and like most people, Im looking to squeeze more power out of it. I already have a slip on and jet kit. I was wondering what to do next. Should I go with cams and a cdi, or should I change the carb? What is the best bang for the buck? And which manufactors is everybody using? Just want to find out which ordered these things get done.
Jan 5, 2004 | 01:01 AM
#3
Pro Rider
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 955
Likes: 0
What Next?
This won't cost a thing and really helps the stock carb, clip several coils off the Needle spring on your carb. I removed 3 but you can search past threds for more details. Change out the Clutch springs, about $25 bucks, this helps almost as much as a pipe. Drop a tooth or two on the front sprocket $12 a must for sand riding, and make sure to run the proper tires, larger DIA is better 9-10 paddle for sand. If money is no issue by all means, look into a stage 3 and CDI.
Jan 7, 2004 | 02:23 PM
#5
Extreme Pro Rider
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 2,936
Likes: 0
What Next?
First, you need to start with the free horsepower!
Mr. HP gave out some of his setup tricks for the DS. I'll sum it up (it includes some of what DaSandBomb said:
1. Clip 4 coils off the 3-4" slide spring.
2. Keep you airbox lid on, and snorkels installed.
3. run 87 octane gas. (advances timing.)
4. Set clip on the needle in the 5th position (richest.)
5. Run a #175-ish main.)
6. Put one or two hose clamps around the middle of the air duct between air filter & carb. make sure it isn't tight, just snug.
Next, I'm not swimming in money right now so instead of getting both the ported intake AND the carburetor, I got just the ported intake. (It is ported for the carburetor, so when I get the carburetor it bolts right up and is perfectly set.) The intake porting by Mr. HP is worth 4hp. When I have lots of money I may buy a carb.
I've never bough a CDI, but they have always sounded nice. I never liked the CDIs without rev limiters, and these days people know why they're not so good - a few people have had serious trouble related to too many RPMs. Roost has the Big Gun CDI on it's way to him, so you should wait and see how he likes his since his ATV is very close to yours. The CDI I'm really interested in is the Vortex, which everyone has given it rave reviews so it's also a strong contender however it is about $400 and the Big Gun is about $200-ish.
From everything I know about cams you don't want to do anything with you cams until you get a good amount of other work done. On a mostly stock engine, I'm under the impression most cams will just push all of your power to the high RPMs and then you'll feel like you are on a 2-stroke.
I've never changed the clutch springs on either of my ATVs and haven't noticed any slipping or problems. I'd like to hear more in depth how that can help an ATV without slippage problems.
The front sprocket DaSandBomb is talking about is the low-budget 15 tooth one from Rocky Mountain ATV. I have one on my 2001 DS and it's nice I'm still undecided if I want to pick one up for my 2003, but for the price it is hard to complain about. I've seen a couple of people complain about these cheap units getting hooked teeth and wearing out fast so I'm not sure if I want to go with the low budget one or the $35 unit from one of the online DS Shops.
Mr. HP gave out some of his setup tricks for the DS. I'll sum it up (it includes some of what DaSandBomb said:
1. Clip 4 coils off the 3-4" slide spring.
2. Keep you airbox lid on, and snorkels installed.
3. run 87 octane gas. (advances timing.)
4. Set clip on the needle in the 5th position (richest.)
5. Run a #175-ish main.)
6. Put one or two hose clamps around the middle of the air duct between air filter & carb. make sure it isn't tight, just snug.
Next, I'm not swimming in money right now so instead of getting both the ported intake AND the carburetor, I got just the ported intake. (It is ported for the carburetor, so when I get the carburetor it bolts right up and is perfectly set.) The intake porting by Mr. HP is worth 4hp. When I have lots of money I may buy a carb.
I've never bough a CDI, but they have always sounded nice. I never liked the CDIs without rev limiters, and these days people know why they're not so good - a few people have had serious trouble related to too many RPMs. Roost has the Big Gun CDI on it's way to him, so you should wait and see how he likes his since his ATV is very close to yours. The CDI I'm really interested in is the Vortex, which everyone has given it rave reviews so it's also a strong contender however it is about $400 and the Big Gun is about $200-ish.
From everything I know about cams you don't want to do anything with you cams until you get a good amount of other work done. On a mostly stock engine, I'm under the impression most cams will just push all of your power to the high RPMs and then you'll feel like you are on a 2-stroke.
I've never changed the clutch springs on either of my ATVs and haven't noticed any slipping or problems. I'd like to hear more in depth how that can help an ATV without slippage problems.
The front sprocket DaSandBomb is talking about is the low-budget 15 tooth one from Rocky Mountain ATV. I have one on my 2001 DS and it's nice I'm still undecided if I want to pick one up for my 2003, but for the price it is hard to complain about. I've seen a couple of people complain about these cheap units getting hooked teeth and wearing out fast so I'm not sure if I want to go with the low budget one or the $35 unit from one of the online DS Shops.
Jan 7, 2004 | 10:45 PM
#7
Pro Rider
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,324
Likes: 0
What Next?
Originally posted by: BlackHawk
First, you need to start with the free horsepower!
Mr. HP gave out some of his setup tricks for the DS. I'll sum it up (it includes some of what DaSandBomb said:
1. Clip 4 coils off the 3-4" slide spring.
2. Keep you airbox lid on, and snorkels installed.
3. run 87 octane gas. (advances timing.)
4. Set clip on the needle in the 5th position (richest.)
5. Run a #175-ish main.)
6. Put one or two hose clamps around the middle of the air duct between air filter & carb. make sure it isn't tight, just snug.
Next, I'm not swimming in money right now so instead of getting both the ported intake AND the carburetor, I got just the ported intake. (It is ported for the carburetor, so when I get the carburetor it bolts right up and is perfectly set.) The intake porting by Mr. HP is worth 4hp. When I have lots of money I may buy a carb.
I've never bough a CDI, but they have always sounded nice. I never liked the CDIs without rev limiters, and these days people know why they're not so good - a few people have had serious trouble related to too many RPMs. Roost has the Big Gun CDI on it's way to him, so you should wait and see how he likes his since his ATV is very close to yours. The CDI I'm really interested in is the Vortex, which everyone has given it rave reviews so it's also a strong contender however it is about $400 and the Big Gun is about $200-ish.
From everything I know about cams you don't want to do anything with you cams until you get a good amount of other work done. On a mostly stock engine, I'm under the impression most cams will just push all of your power to the high RPMs and then you'll feel like you are on a 2-stroke.
I've never changed the clutch springs on either of my ATVs and haven't noticed any slipping or problems. I'd like to hear more in depth how that can help an ATV without slippage problems.
The front sprocket DaSandBomb is talking about is the low-budget 15 tooth one from Rocky Mountain ATV. I have one on my 2001 DS and it's nice I'm still undecided if I want to pick one up for my 2003, but for the price it is hard to complain about. I've seen a couple of people complain about these cheap units getting hooked teeth and wearing out fast so I'm not sure if I want to go with the low budget one or the $35 unit from one of the online DS Shops.
First, you need to start with the free horsepower!
Mr. HP gave out some of his setup tricks for the DS. I'll sum it up (it includes some of what DaSandBomb said:
1. Clip 4 coils off the 3-4" slide spring.
2. Keep you airbox lid on, and snorkels installed.
3. run 87 octane gas. (advances timing.)
4. Set clip on the needle in the 5th position (richest.)
5. Run a #175-ish main.)
6. Put one or two hose clamps around the middle of the air duct between air filter & carb. make sure it isn't tight, just snug.
Next, I'm not swimming in money right now so instead of getting both the ported intake AND the carburetor, I got just the ported intake. (It is ported for the carburetor, so when I get the carburetor it bolts right up and is perfectly set.) The intake porting by Mr. HP is worth 4hp. When I have lots of money I may buy a carb.
I've never bough a CDI, but they have always sounded nice. I never liked the CDIs without rev limiters, and these days people know why they're not so good - a few people have had serious trouble related to too many RPMs. Roost has the Big Gun CDI on it's way to him, so you should wait and see how he likes his since his ATV is very close to yours. The CDI I'm really interested in is the Vortex, which everyone has given it rave reviews so it's also a strong contender however it is about $400 and the Big Gun is about $200-ish.
From everything I know about cams you don't want to do anything with you cams until you get a good amount of other work done. On a mostly stock engine, I'm under the impression most cams will just push all of your power to the high RPMs and then you'll feel like you are on a 2-stroke.
I've never changed the clutch springs on either of my ATVs and haven't noticed any slipping or problems. I'd like to hear more in depth how that can help an ATV without slippage problems.
The front sprocket DaSandBomb is talking about is the low-budget 15 tooth one from Rocky Mountain ATV. I have one on my 2001 DS and it's nice I'm still undecided if I want to pick one up for my 2003, but for the price it is hard to complain about. I've seen a couple of people complain about these cheap units getting hooked teeth and wearing out fast so I'm not sure if I want to go with the low budget one or the $35 unit from one of the online DS Shops.
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]