[meyerz]

The cylinder is on it's way to be bored. I thought this would be a good time with the machine tore apart due the the cracked head. I will keep you all posted of the results.

 

[predatorman]

Say good bye to your warranty meyerz??? By the time you get your predator running again the factory warranty will be expired anyways. Good luck with the 580 kit, I personally am waiting for some other companies to release some big bore kits before I buy one so I can compare them. I have a feeling that something better than the 580 kit will be available in the near future from somebody other than esuperbikeshop. Seems to me like esuperbikeshop has gotten in over their heads with there predator parts and stuff, I cant even get anyone to answer my phone calls at esuperbikeshop, oh well they just wont be gettin my business.

 

[pumpatude]

Meyerz, who did you get the big bore kit from? I am needing it to supplement my nos. Is it the one from Rath Racing? How much does it cost?

 

[meyerz]

Superbike's 580 kit. I have the airforce kit also. The 580 kit was $378 for parts + I had to ship the cylinder to gary at superbike to bore and reselve = $100. The total will be over $500 with the overnighting fee's.

 

[cmc72_2000]

meyez, will the factory tweaked carb work or will you need to upgrade the carb?

 

[meyerz]

The carb has already been done. New main jet, piolt jet, bored slide, lowered float, ect. It's called the airforce kit from superbike. In my profile there is pictures of the air box mods will also have to make with the kit.

 

[cmc72_2000]

i understand how that works. i just didnt know if Gary recommended a bigger aftermarket carb w/ the big bore kit. i know on some of the other quads out there when you get into engine work it some times calls for a larger carb

 

[meyerz]

No need for a bigger carb. I was told it works great with the airforce kit.

 

[pumpatude]

Does this kit contain cams and valves too?

 

[meyerz]

no, the head porting and valves are about $500 more...I dont know what the cams are because they are not available yet.

 

[robg]

I personally wouldn't bother with a big bore kit until cams are available, and I'd also get the head porting done too. A big bore alone won't really accomplish anything.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing meyerz for doing it... he had a valid reason since it's very little extra work to pull the cylinder and replace the piston since the head already had to come off... but if your machine doesn't need it, don't bother yet.

Rob

 

[meyerz]

That's ok rob if you don't think the 580 bore kit will do anything, I guess a 30% increase in power is nothing to you. By the way just to let you know I did order the valve job head port and flow package also. Now that will total a 40% increase in power. Almost double the power

 

[cmc72_2000]

meyerz just a thought- how is a 16% increase in displacement going to give you a 30% gain in power? not trying to stir touble just asking

 

[meyerz]

go to esuperbikeshop.com click on predator, then click on predator message board. look under 580 kit pics. Also you can call gary with your questions. I don't know how to explain it.

 

[meyerz]

Why are you guys against Gary and anyone who uses his products? I'm going to just quit posting the mods I do from superbike and any other aftermarket parts. Most people don't care anyway they just want to rip on them. I'm not complaining, I'm just not going to waste my time anymore.

 

[pumpatude]

FYI Rath Racing is only claiming peak hp gains in the mid 50s with his 580 kit with valves and cams. Claiming huge gains in the midrange though. I talked to them yesterday about this. Kit to be available at the end of the month.

 

[speedy]

If you wanna run it without oil put a uni filter over it. Its not worth the risk though.

 

[cmc72_2000]

i'm not against gary at all just ? some of the #'s - i wish you the best meyer.
nos500 - mid 50's sounds possible w/ all that work, but i couldn't see it w/ just increasing the displacement.

PS meyer don't give up one the post. there hear to get different opinions and reads from different people. and always remember they are opinions. what works for me may not work for you + what works for you might not work for me, but i still enjoy hearing about it

 

[red121572]

Mid range? I dont need anymore mid to top....I would like to have about 10 more ponies on the bottom.

 

[powerslider]

Dump the cv carb and install a higher comp piston...