Need help with Build

[Lannon]

I got a 2001 Banshee, it is 100% stock, well this past year I started racing it 1/8 mile up at Bandimere speedway here in Denver, and had a blast, it runs really consistant but would like it to go a little faster! I still run it on the dirt so I want it to be useable on both surfaces and still run good. Can anyone give me suggestions on a build or on what upgrades I should do?

 

Thank you

 

Lannon

[hercalmighty]

Pipes, lower compression, add timing, after market air filter, lose the air box lid if you run in wet areas or the whole air box if you only ride in the dry, PORTING!!!!!!

[Jereme6655]

Pipes, lower compression, add timing, after market air filter, lose the air box lid if you run in wet areas or the whole air box if you only ride in the dry, PORTING!!!!!!

 

LOWER compression?

[hercalmighty]

HAHAHA, shit, caught me in a screw up. Thinking lower the dome size to raise compression.

 

So to correct my post, you want to RAISE compression!

[06specialedition]

I got a 2001 Banshee, it is 100% stock, well this past year I started racing it 1/8 mile up at Bandimere speedway here in Denver, and had a blast, it runs really consistant but would like it to go a little faster! I still run it on the dirt so I want it to be useable on both surfaces and still run good. Can anyone give me suggestions on a build or on what upgrades I should do?

 

Thank you

 

Lannon

 

First off welcome to BHQ!

 

I would start off with pipes, filters, cool head or milled head, timing plate, reeds. Start off with some basic bolt ons like these and see how you like it. MAKE SURE you re-jet with any mods that change your air and fuel flow.

 

If your still wanting more power you can have it ported, bigger carbs, 4Mil...etc. The sky is the limit on these bikes, and just all depends on much $$$ you want to dump in it and what kind of riding your doing.

 

I would suggest calling a site sponsor for any parts or work you mite need done, any sponsor on here will take care of you.

[Lannon]

So I take that back, I do have pipes,

any suggestions on the timing, porting and the compression that I should go with? I am totally new to this, so I don't know what kind of pistons to get, how to change the timing or anything like that.. I have built tons of cars, but never an ATV!

 

I don't run in wet areas, its all pretty dry dirt and obviously pavement for the races..

 

Thank you for your time!!

[hercalmighty]

What kind of dirt riding do you do?

What pipes do you have?

[Jereme6655]

hey no problem herc.....just had me wondering there...haha. You should call a site sponsor and tell them what you want and what your going to be doing with it. They can give you tips and suggestions AND they will also be able to get you the parts at really fair prices.

[Larry's Shee]

Welcome !! At least having built cars you're aware of speed vs $$$ . Porting can be equated to putting in a big cam , EXCEPT you can't take it back out . On the plus side it is cheaper to a certain point to mod a 'shee to go fast(er) . Read a lot in the drag forum to get ideas on what others are doing.

[derekr8885]

if you mostly dragrace you should look into override trannys the will make you a little faster but really consistant ...

[12 0 Clock P I M P]

yes sky is the limit on these but start with bumping the timing.....and a cool head....to bump up the compression...porting will be the most costly.....for right now.....have fun man

[AKheathen]

well, first, what pipes do you have to start with? x2 on getting with a builder. make a long-term plan, and base upgrades choices on that. for instance, you can have your head worked for cheaper than a cool-head, but it may be better to get a cool-head if you plan on stroking, or changing compression later, ignition, clutch, tranny options, etc........ an override is good for drag, verry good, actually, but there are several different types, and if you are riding off the strip, you could blow it up just from back-loading...

[BigRed350x]

Porting is the heart to any setup. Then you just get the carbs, pipes, and bolt-ons to compliment the porting. Get yourself a builder & they can go over what type of riding you do and what will work best for you. Give Kevin at Herr Jugs a call, he can take care of you. His number is in my sig...