I have a bone stock Raptor and was thinking of doing some major work to it maybe in the next couple of years. I don't have alot to spend right away so I was thinking of doing it in steps. I have a 01 so I was thinking the 1st thing to do will be the tranny. then I was thinking of getting some A-arms and a wider axle. Then I was thinking of getting a pipe of some sorts. (one that would be close to 93 dbls Oregon rules) Then maybe get some motor work done. I was thinking of either a 686 kit or a 770 kit or something like that. I want the motor to still be reilable yet have lots of power. I'm a big guy so the power would be nice in the sand. The question I have is what are a few good shops for the motor work and how much do you think this little project would run me????????? So do you guys think this plan sounds good???????? Thanks for the info

Here is your formula for going fast on a budget: JE 12:1 piston, Hot Cams Stage II Cam, Craycraft Head (or Trinity Head) Work (stock valves, just porting) with Kibblewhite Springs. All running on the factory carbs with an open air box. With this set-up you will be around 55rwhp and beat 80% of the quads cruising your local dunes on any given weekend. Total investment less than $900. As far as a pipe, try MBRP. This is a proven reliable solution. Don't use reverse and always start a Raptor in neutral will help save tranny's and one-way starter bearing failures.

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all that for under 9 bones??? Obviously minus labor, right? Who doe you recommend to do the port work?

I recommend Craycraft or Trinity on the head, both of which you can get hook-ups from the guys at www.billetbikeworks.com

Why not use reverse???

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The failure rate for tranny's (any year) is greatly accelerated for those using reverse more frequently. The life of the tranny can be increased by seriously minimizing reverse usage.