hey i have a question
i like the banshee fram i like the way it sits it looks like a criket on steroids but---i don't want{and-dont understand} how to rastle with the 2 stroke engine when it breaks down week after week i ride with guys that have the banshee and theirs breaks at least every month --no biggie they fix it and fly by me the next time i don't want that so- what other engine can i fit into that frame that is four stroke and fast will the 400ex match up or maybe the raptor, worrior not the ;blaster though..any tips on getting this done before i buy this used frame off this guy

--y bigbear 4wd 200lbs wench
--y-timberwolf 250 200lbs wench ---no racks
--h-400ex no mods yet still new

 

TRY A YZ426. I HAVE HERD POUND FOR POUND IT IS THE MOST POWERFUL FOURSTROKE TO DATE. GREATOUT DOORS YAMAHA EVEN HAD ONE IN AN ISSUE OF DIRTWHEELS.

 

I know i guy that put a DR650 motor in a banshee frame. Was actually a easy swap and the thing has crazy torque. I haven't rode it but it is probably very similar to a raptor or DS650.

 

I know two guys with '87 Banshees that have never been apart. They are, however, bone stock. One of my FL350Rs (a 350 single two stroke) that is stock has not been apart is nearly three years. It was apart then because the snorkel came off the air box and it sucked in sand.

My modified machine is on it 4th piston in a year. Hopefully, this one will last longer since I now improved the cooling system. Some of the racers rebuild after every race.

My point is, a two stroke's reliability goes down with your need to go faster.

A YZF motor does not have any more longevity than a Banshee. It is a strung out motor. When you do rebuild it, it has a lot more parts.

If you don't want to work on machines, why do you want to do an engine swap?

If you want to fly by everone you ride with, yet not have to touch the motor for years, check out www.drakart.com.