what is the best thing that I could get to raise the performance of my lt for the least amount of money?

 

Get a classified ad for $21 and get a different quad...
or you could begin with making sure the top end is in great shape...ad some good reeds

 

you should get your head milled for more compression. More compression is the most inexpensive upgrade, assuming you do it yourself. IT cost me like 45 dollars (included in the porting and other mods). While you are doing that might as well replace rings too. It wouldnt make sense to mill head and have bad rings.Yeah and reeds arent a bad idea either, they allow fuel to flow more freely. They cost like 20 but if you buy a rad valve they are included for about 100. Rocky mtn atv has the best all around prices ive seen for after market accessories.

 

'Cmon RaptorJay...

This board should be for useful information exchange... lt250rider asked a legitimate question, and doesn't deserve to hear crap from a non-believer...

My little lt250 eats raptors for breakfast so be careful what you wish for...


250rider... raising the compression is a viable inexpensive way to squeeze more HP... but keep in mind that merely milling the head sometimes changes the squish angle. Depending on the amount you mill off, the squish band may also need altering... It also sometimes forces the use of higher octane fuels (More $$ per ride).
Another thought is to check piston/bore clearance and ring endgap. This would give you overall condition of the motor. A fresh motor runs stronger than a worn one.

My inexpensive solution is to find an LT500 motor and do a transplant into the 250 chassis.. Mine's a low buck conversion that runs very strong!

Good luck!

 

thanks for your help icehouse and Duneaddict[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]