Hey Fellow Sled Heads,
I have been thinking about summer projects and here are some options, give me all of your thoughts:
1) '98 XCR 440 that is in really nice shape. I love the wedge chassis and the CRC front end, but I am not sure of that motor. I believe it is the small block USA built VES twin, but I assume that it might be peaky and unreliable since it is a factory race engine. Would it be possible to resleeve the cylinders and update that motor to either the newer 500 or 600 VES motors? What about ignition and stuff like that?? Another option, would a FUJI triple fit into that chassis, like the Ultra or XCR 800 VES motor??
2) '96 Ultra Sp... I know that it is a pig with the stock single pipe, but what about putting a set of triple pipes on her? It does not have the newer suspensions, but this sled is probably more of a lake racer anyways. How is it with the pipes, and is it a fuel hog with all that 150hp??
3) '02 Pro X.... Any idea if it would be possible to come up with the lightweight snocross chassis, perhaps without the race motor?? I bet that would make a great project sled, if I could come up with one of the new USA twins. Imagine, 140hp with about 435 lbs, and race handling....
Thanks for all your input, its about time to polish up the sleds and dream for next year...
I have been thinking about summer projects and here are some options, give me all of your thoughts:
1) '98 XCR 440 that is in really nice shape. I love the wedge chassis and the CRC front end, but I am not sure of that motor. I believe it is the small block USA built VES twin, but I assume that it might be peaky and unreliable since it is a factory race engine. Would it be possible to resleeve the cylinders and update that motor to either the newer 500 or 600 VES motors? What about ignition and stuff like that?? Another option, would a FUJI triple fit into that chassis, like the Ultra or XCR 800 VES motor??
2) '96 Ultra Sp... I know that it is a pig with the stock single pipe, but what about putting a set of triple pipes on her? It does not have the newer suspensions, but this sled is probably more of a lake racer anyways. How is it with the pipes, and is it a fuel hog with all that 150hp??
3) '02 Pro X.... Any idea if it would be possible to come up with the lightweight snocross chassis, perhaps without the race motor?? I bet that would make a great project sled, if I could come up with one of the new USA twins. Imagine, 140hp with about 435 lbs, and race handling....

Thanks for all your input, its about time to polish up the sleds and dream for next year...