GPracer2500
06-25-2006, 02:43 PM
I'm curious if anyone has invested in any of the more "high-end" engine building services such as undercut transmission dogs, cryogenic metal treatment, blueprinting, or any other "special" build features? I'm calling them "high-end" because I'm not sure how else to categorize that type of machine work.
I imagine factory supported MX bikes get some of this massaging but what about top level racing quads?
Why aren't some of these mods more popular for quads? Why don't some of the more predominant engine builders advertise these services? Is it simply a price issue or is there another reason? Is it that the very best builders guard their techniques/methods for competitive reasons?
Are undercut tranny dogs even appropriate for off-road machines? Do their power and traction characteristics make staight cut dogs better for some reason? Just wondering...:confused:... Seems like the race oriented quads and bikes would have this as an OEM feature if it was appropriate. I know some streetbikes get undercut dogs off the showroom floor.
Is blueprinting a mostly outdated practice because of modern production techniques and tolerances? Is there really much to gain in a single cylinder application?
Who has a price-is-no-object-best-of-everything engine? Show off your commitment to ULTIMATE performance!!
ETA: I've left porting out my comments because I figure that part of performance engine building deserves a stand-alone discussion. I'm wondering about all the rest...
I imagine factory supported MX bikes get some of this massaging but what about top level racing quads?
Why aren't some of these mods more popular for quads? Why don't some of the more predominant engine builders advertise these services? Is it simply a price issue or is there another reason? Is it that the very best builders guard their techniques/methods for competitive reasons?
Are undercut tranny dogs even appropriate for off-road machines? Do their power and traction characteristics make staight cut dogs better for some reason? Just wondering...:confused:... Seems like the race oriented quads and bikes would have this as an OEM feature if it was appropriate. I know some streetbikes get undercut dogs off the showroom floor.
Is blueprinting a mostly outdated practice because of modern production techniques and tolerances? Is there really much to gain in a single cylinder application?
Who has a price-is-no-object-best-of-everything engine? Show off your commitment to ULTIMATE performance!!
ETA: I've left porting out my comments because I figure that part of performance engine building deserves a stand-alone discussion. I'm wondering about all the rest...