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dynotechjim;695868]I've looked over the Full Power 4tech turbo syste closely while Justin was dyno testing here (twice). I think for BJ 4-5 hours installation time is very doable (after the first install on his own sled is under his belt).[/B]m We used to install turbo kits on Harleys in 4 hours (we did lots of installs at shows right in our trailer while the bike owner watched), and they required header replacement and some modifying of the front cylinder. But the average Harley owner who got a kit in a box needed 6-8 hours. Justin's 4tech kit uses the stock header (looks like it was designed for turbo), and the turbo is self supporting so it looks like no undue strain on stock SS header. Also no mods to chassis
necessary. Way easier to install than any of the Yamaha kits I've looked at here.[/QUOTE]
OT- The difference between you and me (besides looks-LOL) is I am a MECHANIC...not the guy who looks over the shoulder of one...
I also dont give a rats ars how long it takes to boost a Yamaha....is this the boosted Yamaha section??? NO...
I talked to Justin (Full Power) at length about his kit...the Stage 1 package, 87 octane pump gas 205 hp, cunsumer friendly, ease of intall..is the package I am refering to...
I believe the MCX kit looks like alot more work (new intake,head shim,exhaust header,extra injectors etc..) but I'm talking about Full Powers...
So you honestly think that Ski-Doo should have the exact same failure rate as Yamaha, even though theres 5 times as many sleds on the snow???
FYI- My "track swap records" are as follows...121" REV is 23 minutes....151" REV 24 minutes...121" ZX chassis is 31 minutes...A real mechanic can BEAT wty flat rate times....the Ski-Doo wty flat rate time for a track 1.1 hours...
-BJ
MECHANIC
..........BJ mechanics are like carpenters there on every street corner all promising better, cheaper and faster. service A carpenter can only nail X amount of nails in a day.... And a mechanic can only turn a wrench so fast. And your correct in my line of work i look over the shoulders of carpenters & sub contractors all day to make sure the job is done correct and at or above standards. Hey BJ- you know what "M" in mechanic stands for ? Melon as in Melonhead not a bad look for you
Do you know what the "E" in mechanic stands for ? EGO.........In life many of us regardless of what trade your in run into folks all the time that are melonheads with ego's. BJ, do you know what the "C" in mechanic stands for ? Never Mind, Never Mind.....Hey did i tell the Pantyhose Airplane Joke ? It's a heck of alot better than the Cummins & Dodge Joke LOL.
FOLKS, BJ and i have been having fun like this for years, so don't get offended and if you doo theres a million others place that are a lot less fun.
Back to the topic....... BJ, the resaon MCX looks like more work that because thats what it going to take to get the 4tech to purr like a kitten. MCX, Boondocker, PowderLite & Packard kits when they become available will also be the same amount of work. Therer's a reson for it BJ. Those mentioned company's above have done 1000's of snowmobile turbo kits for ALL 2 and 4 stroke sled. so they know what it takes to get the install time, correct parts and setup just right for there customers and mechanics. BJ, How many turbo sled installs and setup have you done 2 stroke or 4 stroke last year or the year before ?....I recommend if your thinking about doing turbo's that you provide your customer with the finest turbo kit and complete hardware package and support possible. WHY? because your customers are giving you there 12K brand new sled and there expectations are always going to be much higher than yours. So your better off getting it right or your phone will be ring off the hook. Plus there BRP warranty is history so it's very important to get it right and not skimmp or be lead to believe you can get done for cheap. IT ISNT GOING TO HAPPEN.
What are you affraid of Yammies BJ ??, heck all you read about is the 4 tech going, going, going,going,going to doo,doo,doo,doo,doo,doo something to yammies KING of the boost. Maybe in 5 years if BRP is lucky. From the minor look of things you can't help but notice the double over head cam in the 4 tech the same double over cam thats been in yammies for years, the brake reduction thats been in yammie for years, even BRP's 3 cylinder 130 hp 4 tech looks to be of the same or of a similar base as yammies 3 cylinder Nytro
with it's 130 HP genesis 4 stroke. Haaaaaaa who woulda thunk something like that could happen
BJ, honestly Doo's biggest consumer complaint (mountain sleds) for years is belts and clutching. Combinded Yammie, Polaris & Cat's total volumn sales and they don't have the belt/clutch issues that Doo suffers from years. Bottom line BJ poor design will get you into trouble and failing to fix something so simple as belts and clutching is down right ignorance on BRP's part. It's design BJ not the jobber BRP hires. Maybe BRP need more "over the shoulder" guy's in there quality control department.
FYI BJ, who give a F*CK about you track swap record....Let me see here mechanic, 2 track tension screws on the rear boogies, 2 bolts holding the rear suspension to the tunnel and 2 bolts holding the front of the rear suspension to the tunnel. My 5th grad math counts 6 total bolts 4 of witch your useing air . WOW BJ im so impressed with your title 6 phugging bolt and a rubber track. LOL. Next time your looking to inflate your melonhead ego let me know your ETA on swapping out old driver for new driver LOL. That type of work is more inline with installing a turbo kit
What do i know,
OT