i was reading on a website of some guys doing headwork and porting by themselfs in their own home garage, has anyone here done this, if so, how?? i will try it when i tear mine apart this weekend??

 

I have heard of people doing there own porting at home and I have seen some hack jobs. Are you willing to risk screwing up your cylinders and motor for a mangie few hundred bucks that it would cost a Pro to port it for you. Ya you could save some money but if you mess it up then be ready to shell out some cash. Too me this is a no brainer, send it out and don't worry about, The pros no what they are doing.

Chris

 

you can do a relatively good job by yourself... NOT as good as reputable shops but it will be better than stock for sure.
You just need a polishing kit and a drill. If you follow instructions, you wont scrap your cylinders.
But buying a kit, if you pay a few more bucks, you get a professional and EFFICIENT porting job.
I'd do this myself if I had a blaster, not a 2003 Banshee with FMF Gnarly Headpipes, FMF powercore silencers, Wiseco high compression pistons and a single Trinity racing carb.

 

ya get the dremal out and go to down.... i woudlnt try it tho....

 

i think theres a guy named Hozed on here that bought some porting templates from somewhere and worked good for him!

 

Race Logic makes templates for porting two strokes. They cost $90. I bought one on ebay for $50, but it was for my Polaris Trailblazer. It's not a wild port job, but improved power all around.

 

I wouldn't try it because I don't really have motor experience, but if you do, try it man, might work for you.

 

i would let the dealer or someone else do it everything i touch breaks

 

hey boomer2, what came in your kit ?
was it made for the trailblazer or its like the srx and viper thing ?
And what did you use to do it .. do you have a porting "drill" ?

thanks id like to try this someday

 

Porting templates will get you a mild port job. They keep total reliability in mind but they will also make a noticeable difference. Unless you have a steady hand and can manipulate the grinder well, then I would suggest not doing anything but taking out casting flaws and just blending everything together. Many times taking .040 (1mm) or less of material in the wrong place can make a cylinder useless. It's not good to jump into something like that unless you have some experience and the correct tools, and a dremel IS NOT the correct tool.