the cometic multi-layer steel (MLS) gasket has sealed the longest for me. i no longer O-ring the cylinder and i don't even have the 10mm head bolt upgrade anymore, but i do use 8 studs. you need to use pliobond as a sealer though. the O-ring can't be used with MLS since steel won't crush, but you could still use the O-ringed cylinder by filling the groove with copper wire that doesn't extend above the surface or with a stainless wire and have the surface machined so it doesn't extend above the surface.

i get my gaskets directly from http://www.cometic.com/

 

440 ex, i really think that extra power sandman430 is talking about in his motor that entomber doesnt have in his comes frome the headwork from his race head. just a big bore alone migh get u 7-10 h.p with the right carb and exaust...the real gain (i think) comes from the headwork and valves...When u can rev it to the moon and still make great power....makes for a wild ride...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Damn ...i agree he has sent my buddy emails like that....Whats up with him and he peeps at TVI???? P.S. I am from NJ......but now reside in FL L8R

 

I agree....Ya'll need to start dealing with someone who can perform...... "RON WOODS" anyone?

 

"PERFORM"????? u might want to run against a couple of these slow tvi motors before u judge there performence...jmo...... this is how i see it..if u dont want to pay the 150-200 doller instalation fee from gary to put your motor together(like i did) then what ever u tare up in the prosses of building it is your baby....im not knocking anyone that would like to do it themselves, i just think since it is "such a big investment" u might of wanted to protect your investment and have the builder that sold it to u actually build it....then if anything tares up u actually got someone to blame besides yourself.....what really has tore up on entombers motor that wasnt self-in-flickted(i know i misspelled it)? the head gasket i can understand, but once again, he built it. If my head gasket gives up im going to blame the builder..... i dont know well see,on my next build im going to do it myself, maybe ill have a different outlook on the situation then...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

i can tell you from experience that elliot at ron woods racing comes off a little snide but that just seems to be his tone. he helped me greatly when i needed help rebuilding my top-end. him and all the people at rwr were more helpful than i expected and always gave me straight and direct answers to my questions. ron woods racing has very good customer service in my experience with them. JMO

 

True indeed.....Most people think it is hard to build a motor.....Well it might be hard if your weak or something otherwise it just takes knowledge and time.......Anyone can do it if the have the know how.....Go get a couple of atv engine books and you will find it isn't that hard....You just got to label everything you take off so you don't forget where it goes and in what order. It sounds scary to crak a motor open but you it is easy after you crack it open and look at it.....Just make sure you read ALOT and have the right tools....Anything is hard without the right tools and knowledge.

 

manuals and tools are good but without this forum i can think of alot of things i just did not understand. there is a wealth of knowledge right here on this forum. if i were to tear into something and needed help i know there are alot of folks on here that would guide me step by step. you guys got to admit the bomb forum has alot of great tuners.

 

Bomb. is right...This is the best Bombardier forum i've seen.....But all I am saying is don't be scared to do-it-yourself.. Like Bomb said you can always get help. And it will save you lots of money and give you a better understanding of your current bike and any future ones. And it could only help if it saves you money. But NEVER be affraid to ask.

 

Dragorus


I agree with Dragorus. I learned a heapload about motors and what to look for since wrenching on them. I made a few mistakes, no doubt but they are all learning curves. Where in NJ did you live? I'm considering moving to FL. It's always so nice there.