I am wanting to purchase a swingarm and not really sure what length to use. Is there a calculation for the length versus mods? What is the best setup? Will my stock shock work with the extened swingarm? I would like to also add the stage3 with my current mods. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Paul
It all depends on what kind of riding you do. I had the big 3 with a cam and have a +6 swingarm. I do sand drags and street drags. I could never seem to have a good holeshot with the +6 and factory shock. You will just have to play with your gearing and go from there. What kinda riding you do?
Like sweet said.. It really boils down to 2 thigns.. How much power you have/want.. And what kind of riding you'll be doing.
I do alot of drag racing and some trail riding. I do not know how much HP i will be getting after adding the stage3. I know there is not much more i can modify without cracking open the head. Should I consider having it put on a dyno? I was thinking about a +4 swingarm. But not sure if it will be enough.
The mods I have are.. 727, Stage 2 cam. Ported and polished head. and a +2 was plenty. :batman:
+2 is plenty for my build as well (build in sig).
In general, the longer the swingarm, the more it hurts you in trails. But you want a long enough swingarm for good launches when racing. You will have to compromise one or the other. I ride 75% trail and 25% dunes. If I had to do it again, I'd still do a +2.
Quote from: wobble on October 21, 2008, 08:35:51 PM
+2 is plenty for my build as well (build in sig).
In general, the longer the swingarm, the more it hurts you in trails. But you want a long enough swingarm for good launches when racing. You will have to compromise one or the other. I ride 75% trail and 25% dunes. If I had to do it again, I'd still do a +2.
Thanks Wobble, thats the advice Ive been looking for, for about a month now. :clap: :clap: :clap:
With riding trails I wouldn't want more than a 4. I ride sand only and have a +4 with extremes and love it. Can still bring the front end up if I want. I launch out of the hole second gear wide open on the rev limiter when racing without the front end coming up. Mine is a stock stroke/bore with x2, P&P, CP 14:1, etc Probably somewhere around 62-65 hp @ 5k elevation. If you go towards the 75-80hp you would have a hard time keeping the front end down with a +4 or 6.
Theshee has a +2 T-dub arm in the for sale section. Check it out
yeah and it's a smokin deal for the price and comes with what you need to make it work. :thumbs:
I have a +10, stock shocks and lowered and still can't keep the front tires on the ground.
Thanks for all the help, I am leaning towards a +4 so it leaves room for other mods. How difficult is it to install the stage3 cam. What else needs to be purchased with the cam IE; valves, springs ect?
According to HotCams now springs are not required unless you get a timing controller like the Dynatek. I would play it safe and replace the springs while your in there anyway.
Aaron
Have you looked into a bored throttle body by KDS Racing? :thumbs:
Quote from: Colorado700R on October 22, 2008, 09:38:38 AM
According to HotCams now springs are required unless you get a timing controller like the Dynatek.
Aaron
That's a change from what they said when they first released it. Although it makes sense to me. Out of curiosity, where did ya get this info?
Quote from: Colorado700R on October 22, 2008, 09:38:38 AM
According to HotCams now springs are not required unless you get a timing controller like the Dynatek. I would play it safe and replace the springs while your in there anyway.
Aaron
Fixed, good catch wobble, I missed an important word :rofl:
Ya threw me on that one. More coffee! :lol:
I went with a +3 Makes it easier to load on the trailer. :grin_nod: :grin_nod:
Tonto13 has a +3 swinger too...
Thanks for all the support. Ok.. So i have decided to go with the Lone Star +4 rear axle, stage3 cam, but not sure about what gear ratio and tire size to go with. I am currently running stock tires and gears. I live in east Tx, not much sand here, except at the beach or river. So i mostly ride on dirt. What tires are best in this riding condition? I had a set of holeshot xc on my warrior and it seems to do ok.. But it did not have half the power range as the 700.. Any advise will help. Thanks,
Just a quick sugggestion.......
LSR is highly over priced IMO.. You might want to take a look into the RPM Dominator. A QUALITY axle +4 I believe. and a lifetime warrenty 8)
If I was going to dish out the $$$$$ for an axle, I would spend the extra and get a JJ&A Play axle....that's if I had 650 bucks :thud:
Arent those meant mainly for sand though (uber light) ???