what brand of pipe and clutch kit do you recomend? also how much are they

thanks
01blu660r

 

VMAX12,

With out a doubt, hesitation, or reservation, I would reccomend an RCR stage 1 kit. You get the pipe, silencer, clutch spring, airbox modification instructions, a filter (UNI Filter) and jets. Not bad for a little over $300.

 

VMAX12,

Check out my experience with adding my RCR pipe and clutch kit [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
http://forums.atvconnection.com/mess...hreadid=295256

 

No need to even think about it, I would also go with Rick Ritter (RCR) as I did and I'm very happy with the results.. a pipe and clutch kit really makes a big differance on these bikes.. it's well worth spending the money on these mods..
By the way Mike how much speed did you have to give up on top end and how much did you gain on bottom by changing sprockets ???? and do I have more than one size to choose from ???

 

OK. one last ? how loud is the pipe kit. we ride at a state park and the db law is at 94 db. is it going to pass? it looks like the rcr stage 1 is the way to go..

thanks again

01BLU660R

 

SpankyLowe,

I actually gained a little speed. I went from a 42 tooth rear to a 38 tooth rear. In theory, I should have gained about 10% in the speed department. On take off, it is about as quick as it was before. I don't think that I really want to gear it down that much further. Polaris makes a 30, 34, 36, 38 and 42 tooth rear sprockets. The front sprockets range from an 11 tooth to a 13 tooth. Right now I have a 12/38 on Celeste's TB and a 13/30 on my Sport.

VMAX12,

The pipe really isn't that much louder than stock. It's certainly no where near 94db. It also depends what silencer you put on it. I have the straight through RCR glass pack on Celeste's TB, and it is a heck of a lot quieter than my Sport with a 92db MSA HPD muffler.

 

Thanks Mike,,I'm still considering changing sprockets but am unsure at this point, what I'm really after is more bottom end, I'm not really interested in more top due to the fact that I will be doing some horseing around on my buds mx track and some tight woods..thanks for the info on the sprockets..

 

VMAX12

I have a 2001 trailblazer (STOCK).

Reading through you went from a stock putt around machine to one you want to MOD.
I do not know were or what time of year you plan on riding but the trailblazer is usless
once there is 6 to 8 inches on snow on the ground.
I took mine to SILVER LAKE SAND DUNES and the funfactor was very low, EVEN WITH PADDLES
the bike had a hard time. In a short time you notice that you need more power.

The Trailblazer is a GREAT, VERY RELIABLE, PUTT PUTT around TRAIL BIKE (THATS IT). And from what I have read, (My opinion)after moding it will only be as good as a stock 400 scrambler 2x4.

If you think you really want a trailblazer you should shop around for a used one and
save some money. If it was for the wife or total Beginer teen I would say go for it.

I have a friend that bought a 2000 400 scrambler and a 2000 trailblazer(NEW). (Needless to say the trail blazer is FOR SALE $2500. ) with maybe 10hrs on it and 500 Scrambler x took its place. He is taking a hit of at least $800.00.
If I had it to do over I would have upgraded to the 400 (NO DOUGHT). If you have any plans to use it in the snow get a 4wd (400 4x4X if available) or a 500 4x4 if you want new.

Shop around (I got my 2000 400 4x4 in Sept/01 NEW out of the box for $3899.00 + tax and freight.

Just my opinion
Great bike but you get SOOOOOOO much more bike for you money with a 400 2x4
Much More power, Much Better suspension, etc etc. THINK IT OVER DON'T JUMP IN LIKE I DID.

 

YES!! It will always be cheaper, lighter and easier to mod.
than a scrambler. It also does very good in snow up to 7 inches
with stock tires on it and pulling 4 kids in a inner tub.
Its not lighting fast in stock form thus most people set it off
as a intro quad. Its similar in size and shape to a scrambler.
Thats Polaris's hook to get you to move up to the big brother
scrambler. But don't jump to the scrambler just yet.
My brother has a 99 scrambler and I have a 99 TB. He has HPD's
trail mod kit $810.00 and I have HPD's reed conversion kit $1,379.95.
We both have about the same mods as far as wheels, tires etc.
In a 100 yard drag his best time was 6 sec. flat. Mine was 6.33 sec.
So-- in a drag race if he screws up, wheelies or what ever I'm
going to beat him. If you want something that is always going to be
lighter and dollar for dollar give you the power of a modded scram
then a TB is the way to go.

 

I agree, the trailblazer sounds like the way to go for you. When you want more power just add a pipe and clutch kit. For the price ($3400) you can't go wrong.