bansheeman1988 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Posted November 30, 2007 I was wondering if you could use a pair of carbs from like an older snowmobile and get some boots to hook up to your banshee and use them instead of buying new ones?? My buddy i think has a pair laying around and i know they are pretty big thinkin maybe 36-38mm maybe if i could bolt up a pair of those, man my shee would really haul some ass then!!! Quote
jbooker82 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Posted November 30, 2007 I was wondering if you could use a pair of carbs from like an older snowmobile and get some boots to hook up to your banshee and use them instead of buying new ones?? My buddy i think has a pair laying around and i know they are pretty big thinkin maybe 36-38mm maybe if i could bolt up a pair of those, man my shee would really haul some ass then!!! Putting 38mm carbs on the banshee in your sig is going to be a waste of time. If the motor isnt ported you shouldnt even be thinking about going to a larger carb. A carb that big on that motor is going to perform good and it will be a pain to jet. Quote
dajogejr Posted November 30, 2007 Report Posted November 30, 2007 I was wondering if you could use a pair of carbs from like an older snowmobile and get some boots to hook up to your banshee and use them instead of buying new ones?? My buddy i think has a pair laying around and i know they are pretty big thinkin maybe 36-38mm maybe if i could bolt up a pair of those, man my shee would really haul some ass then!!! In addition to what Jbooker said....yes, you can use them. I've used fuel pump style 39mm snomo carbs setup for alky on my bike all year until I got better carbs. They work very well.. But you'd be wasting your time... Quote
bansheeman1988 Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Posted November 30, 2007 Okay, so i just run her till she blows the top end and then get a port job and throw a set of bigger carbs on and she'll haul some ass then?? Quote
dajogejr Posted November 30, 2007 Report Posted November 30, 2007 Okay, so i just run her till she blows the top end and then get a port job and throw a set of bigger carbs on and she'll haul some ass then?? That is EXACTLY how the addiction starts...I promise. To be honest, it's cheaper if you tear it down when it's worn (lower cylinder PSI) then waiting for something to break...but that's on you... Anytime you start to mod anything, look at the big picture. More HP you'll need better tires, longer swinger, gearing, better clutch, freer flowing exhaust to compliment the carbs, etc... You'll spend $1 for every .50 cent you thought you were going to spend.... Quote
chevrolet banshee Posted November 30, 2007 Report Posted November 30, 2007 That is EXACTLY how the addiction starts...I promise.To be honest, it's cheaper if you tear it down when it's worn (lower cylinder PSI) then waiting for something to break...but that's on you... Anytime you start to mod anything, look at the big picture. More HP you'll need better tires, longer swinger, gearing, better clutch, freer flowing exhaust to compliment the carbs, etc... You'll spend $1 for every .50 cent you thought you were going to spend.... What he says is very true, First i got my carbs then i needed a drivrent Intake after i got that now i need some better pipes after i get that i;m going to need a new clutch, Then i will get some porting and the hell if i know what i will do from thare. p.s Thos carbs are to big for your banshee it will be a bitch to jet.... maby a set of 30mm pwk's that wood work. :thumbsup: Quote
bansheeman1988 Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Posted December 3, 2007 So do you think 30mm carbs would be a big difference or just a waste of money? or just wait till she wears out and start the addiction process :biggrin: Quote
dajogejr Posted December 3, 2007 Report Posted December 3, 2007 I think 30s will be a fine choice for now and some mods coming up. There's a fine line between waiting for it to be worn, and waiting for something to break. Usually...it ain't pretty when it breaks. So just check compression here and there and listen to your motor closely... Quote
shanYE west Posted December 3, 2007 Report Posted December 3, 2007 In addition to what Jbooker said....yes, you can use them.I've used fuel pump style 39mm snomo carbs setup for alky on my bike all year until I got better carbs. They work very well.. But you'd be wasting your time... Dave I've always ran gravity carbs and I'm not to familiar with the pumpers, but will they flow enough by gravity to feed a stock ported cylinder or would a pump still be required? Quote
dajogejr Posted December 3, 2007 Report Posted December 3, 2007 Dave I've always ran gravity carbs and I'm not to familiar with the pumpers, but will they flow enough by gravity to feed a stock ported cylinder or would a pump still be required? All depends, Shane... How long the run is, gas or alky.... I'd say for long runs or alky, no... Shorter runs, gas...probably be ok. Shane, the pump we all use is 47 bucks, I can get it for you...Sport Mart over by me. Drill your cylinder near the intakes....done. Never worry about running out of gas... I'm sure not all sled carbs are pumper carbs...but due to the tank location, I have to think the majority of them are. Quote
shanYE west Posted December 3, 2007 Report Posted December 3, 2007 (edited) All depends, Shane... How long the run is, gas or alky.... I'd say for long runs or alky, no... Shorter runs, gas...probably be ok. Shane, the pump we all use is 47 bucks, I can get it for you...Sport Mart over by me. Drill your cylinder near the intakes....done. Never worry about running out of gas... I'm sure not all sled carbs are pumper carbs...but due to the tank location, I have to think the majority of them are. Thats what I was wondering, I wasn't sure how much they flowed. I figured alky would need it but I wasn't sure about gas applications. Thanks Dave. :beer: Edited December 3, 2007 by Fouledout421 Quote
dajogejr Posted December 3, 2007 Report Posted December 3, 2007 Thats what I was wondering, I wasn't sure how much they flowed. I figured alky would need it but I wasn't sure about gas applications. Thanks Dave. :beer: You figure sleds run on gas....but they can be held at 5 to 8 K for miles and miles if the trails are right...so, they gotta have a pump. If you had a small motor for 300 foot, you might be ok...for the price of a pump though, I sure wouldn't chance it... Bad things happen at 10K with no fuel/oil...LOL... Quote
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