gonzoret Posted May 4, 2004 Report Posted May 4, 2004 I was doin a tune up on my banshee today and deceided to check the compresion. it came out to be 110 & 113, also my head is milled .030. to me that sounds a little low. i have no problems starting it or hitting the dunes at all. so am goin to start saving for a new top end. am looking into does vito's super stock piston (forged) and maybe a larger port job (have small one mostly just a clean up). i have T-5 and no air box and the bike only gets ridden in sand. do you guys have any sugestions or recomendations on wich route i should take? thanx for the help P.S. any good shops around the Los Angeles area Quote
frocashmoney24 Posted May 4, 2004 Report Posted May 4, 2004 i always go with weisco on the kits, great deal, vito's are good kits to thou, that dont really sound to low still has some life in it Quote
Banchetta Posted May 5, 2004 Report Posted May 5, 2004 If he had stock head, then I'd say no problem, but its shaved .030 which should put him around 160psi...So I'd say that your definately ready for a topend...I'd stick w/ cast pistons like stock or Niks pro-x pistons.....A lot of others will say go for the forged....Everyone has there own oppinions on pistons...choose your weapon.... Quote
gonzoret Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Posted May 5, 2004 i was looking into the vito's because they claim 6hp midrange and 8hp at top end. are any other that get somewhat that same gain? Quote
Banchetta Posted May 5, 2004 Report Posted May 5, 2004 You can get any piston and just shave the head .030 and get the same gain...don't feel like those pistons are the only way to gain easy power.....You can't use them w/ porting.. Quote
gonzoret Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Posted May 5, 2004 ok, so since my head is already milled i should just get some type porting to go with my ridding. (my stock timing plate is advanced 4deg). how much would a decent shop charge for this? also whats the lowest my compresion could and still be able to ride? Quote
CP5899 Posted May 5, 2004 Report Posted May 5, 2004 Like mentioned the vito's pistons don't work well with a ported motor because it throws the exhaust port timing off. I would use weisco pistons if you are wanting more power because they are a stronger piston and can take more abuse. Craig Quote
DUNEDEMON Posted May 5, 2004 Report Posted May 5, 2004 (edited) P.S. any good shops around the Los Angeles area Call Kevin at "Custom Creations ATV" (909) 797-1585 tell him what you are looking for and he will take care of you. He did the engine in my bike and I have nothing but great things to say about it. He is located in Yucaipa CA - about an hour east of LA via the 10 freeway, tell him Blaine @ Eibach sent you. Edited May 5, 2004 by DUNEDEMON Quote
gonzoret Posted May 5, 2004 Author Report Posted May 5, 2004 Craig, i though the vitos would take the same abuse as the wiseco since both of them are made from the same company ? thanks dunedemon, is that the one you could see of the 10fwy? anyways i'll call them and see what they recomend, so i can start saving money. maybe i'll be ready for Glamis season Quote
DUNEDEMON Posted May 5, 2004 Report Posted May 5, 2004 is that the one you could see of the 10fwy? No that place is called "Hytech" do NOT go there for anything other than dress-up parts, beyond that they are bad news. anyways i'll call them and see what they recomend Good move, Kevin is a great guy and really knows his shit. Quote
SICK BOY Posted May 5, 2004 Report Posted May 5, 2004 I have a set of Vito's power pistons and I like them alot.Do a search ,because there are some good pics ported by Meat.And yes Vito's pistons are made to there specs by Wiseco. Quote
CP5899 Posted May 5, 2004 Report Posted May 5, 2004 Sickboy is right they are made by weisco to vitos specs, but the vito's pistons different from a regular weisco if you compare the two side by side. When I said they were a stronger piston I was implying that they are stronger than a stock style cast piston. Craig Quote
bansha60 Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 I have a buddy that has a complete vito's topend, but he went with the blaster forged pistons, its only built for the sand and it kicks major ass!. I have wiseco prolights in mine. Quote
gonzoret Posted May 8, 2004 Author Report Posted May 8, 2004 today i put the head back on the banshee and when i was goin to fill it up of water i noticed small metal shavings in the top of the radiator (in between the canals that go to the bottom). when i took the radiator off i also noticed that about an inch down the hose (top one) it was completely cloged up of shavings (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of hose). should i be concerned? i've had no problems with the bike? could the owner i bought it from forget to tell me something ? Quote
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