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Blastermax
04-07-2005, 06:07 PM
Ok, I just moved up from a blaster about 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if anyone can provide me with info I need about 4-strokes, Im used to the simplicity of the blasters and im kind of overwhelmed with all the parts available for the 400ex. I need help with who makes good parts for the 400ex(since with blasters there werent many). And I was wondering what some parts I can get for my motor to improve it and make it better for MX....Thanks!
Jared Hamilton
04-07-2005, 08:03 PM
it all depends or how much money you wanna spind
Blastermax
04-07-2005, 08:04 PM
Well I already have Elka Shocks and Houser A Arms and a Lonestar axle so im good for suspension but I need to make my motor the best I can for MX
Jared Hamilton
04-07-2005, 08:11 PM
go with the 440 kit ,jet it, and put a hot cam in it, that will give a hell of a lot of speed but your supension is more important than anything
Blastermax
04-07-2005, 08:14 PM
What size and kind of carb would you go with? and would that be all I would need? And what do you think of the 426 kits?
Jared Hamilton
04-07-2005, 08:20 PM
if u bore it bore at least the 426, the 416 doesnt do that much.
you could put a bigger front and smaller back spocket and have about that same as a 416.what kind of pipe do u run?
Blastermax
04-07-2005, 08:22 PM
Right now I have an FMF Powercore II with a K&N Filter but I want to get a Sparks or a TC Pipe but I cant pick.
Jared Hamilton
04-07-2005, 08:26 PM
tc pipes are nice but not cheap.
Jared Hamilton
04-07-2005, 08:30 PM
was ur blaster stock
400exrider707
04-07-2005, 11:14 PM
Dont just "bore" to a 426 dude. Do a search and you will see. This topic has been discussed a TON of times. The 426 is the last bore on the stock sleeve and not so reliable. If you do a 426 have it re-sleeved. Also most 416 engines rev faster than 440s. Keep that in mind.
duke416ex
04-08-2005, 08:53 AM
Putting a bigger front and smaller back would make it hgiher geared and you would lose a lot of pulling power, you want a larger back or smaller front sprocket. Check into the timng keys, there are a lot of posts on the site bout them and they are only $20. Get a cam and a different carb will help a lot. If you want to go to a 440 do it right or you will have a lot of trouble, from what I have seen.
Blastermax
04-09-2005, 01:23 PM
Originally posted by Jared Hamilton
was ur blaster stock
No it wasnt stock and I got some parts for sale just for the record :)
Blastermax
04-09-2005, 01:26 PM
Originally posted by 400exrider707
Dont just "bore" to a 426 dude. Do a search and you will see. This topic has been discussed a TON of times. The 426 is the last bore on the stock sleeve and not so reliable. If you do a 426 have it re-sleeved. Also most 416 engines rev faster than 440s. Keep that in mind.
Ill keep the 416 in mind, and if you meant that I thought I was just going to get a big bore, I also plan on getting porting, cam, carbeurator, and all those other things too. But I will keep the 416 in mind, about how much does it cost to get resleeved??