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06-25-2011, 10:17 AM | #1 |
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1984 gas performance mods
Hey guy's,
what are a few ways to get the lead out of this sled???? thanks Dave put on new generator and drive belts, but living up here in the mountains I could use a little more power....... |
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06-25-2011, 11:49 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
hopefully the new drive belt was an inch shorter than stock, because that's the easiest way to gain power at takeoff as well as on hilly terrain (at a slight loss of top end speed, of course) ... There isn't a LOT to be done fuel-wise, although it's a good idea to keep your muffler cleaned out with a BBQ every couple of years (search "muffler BBQ" for the procedure) and you could always help the intake flow a bit with an aftermarket K&N style air cleaner.
As to keeping your cart running at it's peak, I found that doing the HEI mod and going with a high-output coil from an ATV dramatically improved starting and the cart definitely seems to run stronger (as well as starting is a complete breeze now, in any weather) - again, search "HEI Mod" for the procedure, the whole shebang will run you under $50 and again, dramatically improves spark strength and condition. There are a few relatively simple clutch mods too for these older carts, but as I mentioned above, the same (or very, VERY close to it) gains can be had by shortening your drive belt by an inch |
06-26-2011, 11:02 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
Thanks for the tips.. I definitely need to bar b q muffler..have been running it rich for years and have a backfire problem, will also change air cleaner and will call on a shorter belt...thanks again!! Dave
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06-26-2011, 12:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
Should have seen the flames coming out of my muffler when I BBQd it. I posted pics in the sticky thread in the Yamaha forum.
Either way, BBQd muffler = running right with no smoke |
06-26-2011, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
well, even though I cleaned and panited mine yesterday before I put the motor in, I will build a fire on the deck tonight and roast mine...should I cut the end off prior to and weld it back on or just through it in whole???
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06-26-2011, 04:28 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
just dump it in the fire - if you get it hot enough, you'll burn it all out
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06-26-2011, 07:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
Firewood is in pit...ready to go when the sun goes down in an hour or so...will post pics before and after and we will see what happens
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06-26-2011, 09:31 PM | #8 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
Hopefully this:
and this...... Last edited by ScooterMcTavish; 06-26-2011 at 09:32 PM.. Reason: Replaced blurry photo with non-blurry photo |
06-26-2011, 10:40 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
Well ,it is still on the pit...my wife said if anyone comes by they will think I am a nut! We have been cooking the muffler and dinner out on the deck..it shot fire and smoke out for quite a while ...hopefully I don't melt it down....her are some pics..Dave
http://s1126.photobucket.com/albums/...20q%20muffler/ |
06-27-2011, 07:32 AM | #10 |
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Re: 1984 gas performance mods
COOL but I'll have some ribs & corn with my muffler
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