Next mods on my Rappy, help me decide.
Sep 6, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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i admit ive had hell with my raptor buy now that i got the 686 w/11:1 and porting it runs awesome i give a yfz 15 foot and the take off and i still out run him. Im glad i have my raptor and wouldnt own anything else except maybe a z400
Sep 6, 2004 | 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by: yamrpt660r
maybe, maybe not remember stock compression is 9:1 a jump that high with the stock rod who knows, ive seen it looks like forged crappy steel
i havent seen any rods for atvs unless it was a banshee but something stronger wouldent be a bad idea
Originally posted by: ravencr
Would you guys agree that for most people, unless you have to be the fastest, a Hotcams Stage 1 and a Weisco 11:1 would make most people happy when it comes to motor mods? Surely, those two can't make much a negative problem as far as reliability goes, right?
Chris
Would you guys agree that for most people, unless you have to be the fastest, a Hotcams Stage 1 and a Weisco 11:1 would make most people happy when it comes to motor mods? Surely, those two can't make much a negative problem as far as reliability goes, right?
Chris
i havent seen any rods for atvs unless it was a banshee but something stronger wouldent be a bad idea
There are several manufacturers of aftermarket rods for the Raptor. I have a Carrillo in mine.
Sep 6, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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Originally posted by: ravencr
So, if you go with a new rod, what kind of cost are you looking at for that? Is there a best Rod for a Raptor, excluding cost?
Chris
So, if you go with a new rod, what kind of cost are you looking at for that? Is there a best Rod for a Raptor, excluding cost?
Chris
Sep 6, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by: RAPTORAZ
The cost depends on who you have do the labor. The most commonly used rod is the Carrillo. It's a little on the heavy side, but it's very strong. It can be had for around $200.
Originally posted by: ravencr
So, if you go with a new rod, what kind of cost are you looking at for that? Is there a best Rod for a Raptor, excluding cost?
Chris
So, if you go with a new rod, what kind of cost are you looking at for that? Is there a best Rod for a Raptor, excluding cost?
Chris
Sep 6, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Originally posted by: yamrpt660r
see i knew it would over 150 that is so redicious i can get a complete new rod AND piston SET for a 4 cyl engine for that much!
Originally posted by: RAPTORAZ
The cost depends on who you have do the labor. The most commonly used rod is the Carrillo. It's a little on the heavy side, but it's very strong. It can be had for around $200.
Originally posted by: ravencr
So, if you go with a new rod, what kind of cost are you looking at for that? Is there a best Rod for a Raptor, excluding cost?
Chris
So, if you go with a new rod, what kind of cost are you looking at for that? Is there a best Rod for a Raptor, excluding cost?
Chris
Chris
Sep 6, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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The cost depends on who you have do the labor. The most commonly used rod is the Carrillo. It's a little on the heavy side, but it's very strong. It can be had for around $200.[/quote]
see i knew it would over 150 that is so redicious i can get a complete new rod AND piston SET for a 4 cyl engine for that much![/quote]Wow, but we're not talking about that are we? If you're so negative towards modifying your rigs, don't cry when we blow you away on the trails!
Chris[/quote]
uh.. did i say not to upgrade the rod bc of the price? or that its a bad thing to mod them?...noo, i said the price is redicious, im sorry if i think thats a little expensive for what you can get out there, i was after all the one that said it was wise to get a better one i am not bitching just astonished i wouldof bet they were $50 bucks
see i knew it would over 150 that is so redicious i can get a complete new rod AND piston SET for a 4 cyl engine for that much![/quote]Wow, but we're not talking about that are we? If you're so negative towards modifying your rigs, don't cry when we blow you away on the trails!
Chris[/quote]
uh.. did i say not to upgrade the rod bc of the price? or that its a bad thing to mod them?...noo, i said the price is redicious, im sorry if i think thats a little expensive for what you can get out there, i was after all the one that said it was wise to get a better one i am not bitching just astonished i wouldof bet they were $50 bucks
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