My kit is $1995 shipped..call for details...BJ
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My kit is $1995 shipped..call for details...BJ
Are you serious??
WTF. If that isn't a kick in the nads.... Looks like Ralphy was sleeping at the helm.
So....how many of you have been lucky enough to get the fine level of porting that I paid for on my 885 and never got?
WTF. If that isn't a kick in the nads.... Looks like Ralphy was sleeping at the helm.
They probably wouldn't know the difference or what they were looking at. Ouch
Is the SHR 860 worth the 2K? How much better does it perform over a stock 800R?
Is it reliable at all?
Thanks
Jay
Is it reliable at all?
Thanks
Jay
Jay doo a search...plenty of customer feedback and comparrisons to PGTM8 and other mods...VERY reliable...BJ
The main problem with a BB/no porting is exhaust volume...picture the exhaust port like a funnel...the port window being the biggest part...bore it out = making exhaust port smaller, and you lose port timing to boot...
Dave take a pic of the exhaust port (through the top of cylinder looking down/out the port to show size/shape of stock port now) and then take one after its updated...
-BJI've got the pics already....I never posted the exh side because A) it's also unported, and B) its all black making the picture real hard to see anything.
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tinman800
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Funny how when I posted my question about whether anyone elses SS 885 had any porting the boys from the north bashed on me. The question I still have is: are the 885's that run well ported? I would guess yes. I'm sure ralph builds a good motor but I feel I did not get what I paid for. Like DaveB said live and learn.
I can't speak for the 860 but I can for the SHR840 and yes it's worth the $$.
If you've ever run a 30-40 shot of NOS it's comparable except you never run out of juice.
Nice porting Dave. The ports are blended so well I can't even tell where the porting starts and finishes. Did you measure the bore? Maybe SS forgot that part also?
hehehe....it's got the bigger pistons.....and they're worn out already as well....new ones coming.
FYI for anyone considering a BB....DON'T go 880 (go 860) and DON'T go Split Second. With the 880 the bore is larger and the O-ring groove must be welded in on the jugs then cut into the head....now you can't run an aftermarket head....except a custom deal. While we're talking about that, many thanks to Kelsy at RKT for building a custom head. Big John at SHR is taking care of the jugs and internals and I'll get loaded and put 'er all back together when ready!
Another FYI folks: SHR and RKT stepped forward and offered to help me out. These guys are true enthusiasts and care about customer satisfaction. This goes a LONG way in my book. Wish I would have spent my money more wisely the first time.
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Jimmy
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I would say this is something that Split Second decided to do. I have seen a few 880's made by builders other then SS that use the stock style O-Ring set up and they rip.
You are probably right. The other bad thing about the 880 is that you are stuck to using a Crankshop spec Wisco forged piston. With an 860 there are several other piston choices available.
DaveB,
Its good you spoke up about your SS kit. My buddy has a 880 kit from SS also,very disappointing. Between the coolant leaks, lack of power over stock, NO porting(casting marks are still there), not impressive. Come to find out the piston was hitting the dome. More than likely his deto sensor was retarding the timing.
He didnt wanna bash on SS's kit, but somebody else is trying to fix it for him.
Its good you spoke up about your SS kit. My buddy has a 880 kit from SS also,very disappointing. Between the coolant leaks, lack of power over stock, NO porting(casting marks are still there), not impressive. Come to find out the piston was hitting the dome. More than likely his deto sensor was retarding the timing.
He didnt wanna bash on SS's kit, but somebody else is trying to fix it for him.
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Insaneboltrounder/sjohns
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Wow.... sounds like SS is screwing the pooch... and its customers.
I don't want to bash either....lets just call it "buyer beware". There are a few guys on the site here who seem to have good luck with SS stuff. I'm wondering, do you get a different set up if you go through the owner directly than you get if you get it through your dealership? Maybe the dealerships get "cookie cutter" larger bores while going to SS direct gets you the "personal touch". I dunno. BUYER BEWARE.
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tinman800
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Yes no porting and I delt directly with ralph when I purchased so I don't think it has anything to do with buying thru a dealer. It sucks to have paid so much for so little but I have learned my lesson and will do business with guys alittle closer to home
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portgrinder
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On a similar topic. there are some copycat bb's out there...more than a couple.
I do feel for you guys. My 06 built by ralph is flawless. Actually he has built me 4 motors in total (2 860's, 550 Fan, and another "project") and they have all hauled the mail. Just sent him my 09 cylinders and I have total faith it will be a killer sled. I will post all the info when its done. stock dyno runs and after the bb, all on the same dyno.
I do feel for you guys. My 06 built by ralph is flawless. Actually he has built me 4 motors in total (2 860's, 550 Fan, and another "project") and they have all hauled the mail. Just sent him my 09 cylinders and I have total faith it will be a killer sled. I will post all the info when its done. stock dyno runs and after the bb, all on the same dyno.
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