"thenewguy" Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 i seens an ad in the paper for a 98 banshee. it said it was ported and polished, is porting an engine and pistons like that last thing you do when it on its "last leg" or no? i was looking for unmodified engine but this one sounds like it might be a good deal. it has many extras an is going for 2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetshee4312 Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 porting and polished is a very good, mod it is not for failing motors, im sure exactly what it is, it adds hp, i knows it good, there are some people that says it shortens the life of your engine i dunno how tru that is, i dunno it sounds good, find out what else is in it, and list it and we well tell you if its goo, also see if it was ever rebuilt, or when the last time it was done o by the way if ne one cars(i got my fattys today whooaaa) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 porting and polishing is cleaning, smoothing and opening of the intake and exhaust ports to allow for more air into and out of your engine. This mod can be fairly inexpensive or quite expensive depending on the amount of porting, the time and care that was taken or by notoriety of the shop. This isn't something you do to help a tired motor, it is something to do for an increase in horsepower. This is one of the best bang for your buck mods you can do. When ported, your motor breathes more (dependant on the amount of porting) and generally benefits greatly with bigger carbs. Typically, this is a very good thing and it could be a very good deal. However, ask the seller about the shop that did the work, ask for receipts and maybe talk with the shop. Porting is something I generally like to have done myself, buying someone else's bike with porting could be just fine, but in a very small percentage could have not been done correctly, or could vastly affect the way the bike performs. A very large porting might benefit a drag bike rather than a trail bike. Find out how extensive the porting is and compare it to the type of riding you do. While this sounds complicated, you want to make sure your getting a good quad that will work for you. People ride differently and the bike should be setup to benefit your style of riding. While it may be a deal, if it's not done correctly or to suit your riding style, you may be putting more money in it later to fix or enhance the areas that don't work for you. Good luck, and let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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