[t.l.predator]

Im just trying to find a starting point. Thanks for the help

 

[robg]

Dirt Wheels said in an early review of the Predator that Polaris says that stock horspower is 52 at the countershaft. That works out to about 45 at the rear wheels.

Rob

 

[red121572]

Im gonna argue with the Administrator on this one...lol (its been one of those weeks at work)

...Ive read in several places that she tops out at 42 HP.

RED

 

[t.l.predator]

Thanks a lot guys. Now I have an Idea where to start

 

[red121572]

An idea on where to start?? Uh oh. Sounds like Larry has a project in mind.

Make sure you share it with the rest of us!!

 

[shadow]

My dealer said pretty much the same that Rob has posted...

 

[red121572]

Oh sure..take Robs side!! LOL ~

 

[robg]

Well, the reports I've read are that the chain is too tight from the factory, so if you loosen it up just a hair, you get an extra 3 hp.

Rob

 

[speedy]

Every dyno machine in the world will give different numbers due to temp, traction,humidity, and whatever else. It has 42-45 hp stock. You gotta generalize. The best way to use dyno numbers is to use the same dyno b4 and after the mods to see improvement.

 

[robg]

That's true... the dynos also do corrections when they calculate the number. These are the numbers that should be published, not the actual numbers on that particular day. That makes them a little more comparable.

Rob

 

[heapster]

What about my red TLD front sprocket cover? Being Red it must be worth, what, 1/4 to 1/2 h.p just for the color alone?

 

[robg]

Actually, I figure that the weight of the paint required to make that cover red is actually COSTING you horsepower...

Rob