4stroker Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) I can save about $100 getting the 2s over the 3s, is it worth spending the extra money? my quad has fmf ssts, & k&N filter and the reed blocks will go on in conjunction with ported cylinders, modified head, 33mm PWKs and +4 timing. at the moment the quad puts out 42hp at the wheels with just the pipes filter and shaved head, what sorta power can i expect when im finished modding? i know it all depends on the porting specs (local 2 stroke guru with many years experience prepping desert racing cr500s is doing the porting), but i just want a ball park figure of what to expect. i have told the tuner i am going to use the quad for flat track racing but also want it to be able to do the odd trail ride, so he's going with mainly a mid to top end port job but not overly savage (if that makes any sense!!) thanks, mark. Edited March 27, 2007 by 4stroker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee0028 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) I can save about $100 getting the 2s over the 3s, is it worth spending the extra money? thanks, mark. Some builders believe the 2's actually create More power than the 3's. As long as you install them properly, I would stick with the 2's. I just bought replacements for my 2's rather than spending $$$ to upgrade ..... If you didn't have the 2's already, I would say get the 3's. Spend the $100 you save on an adj timing plate (unless you already have it) and other stuff .. Edited March 27, 2007 by Banshee0028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 some have said the vf2 actually put out more power... but they are much harder to get then vf3... the 1-2 hp to me im not that worried about... if i was trying to squeeze every hp out i possibly could then i might look into it... one thing with vf2 they have little metal screws that hold in the reeds... if one comes loose and gets sucked your pretty much kissing your moto good bye... so you HAVE to make sure you put loctitie on them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshee Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Just the fact that the little set screw has a chance of coming out would make me get the 3s. I would rather spend the 100 more dollars then wreck my whole engine that will cost a lot more then that to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmd0346 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Just the fact that the little set screw has a chance of coming out would make me get the 3s. I would rather spend the 100 more dollars then wreck my whole engine that will cost a lot more then that to fix. If installed properly the said screw CANT come out. Ive had them for 6-7 years with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeyfz Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 The Stock reeds have little screws on them. you have the same amount of chance with the stockers.. am i right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshee Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Yup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 2 are discontinued. mototarrassi or whatever its called will warrenty old sets of 2 and give you 3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stroker Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 thanks for all your replies looks like i will grab the 2s and spend a bit of extra time ensuring they are installed correctly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 well dont bitch on here that your jugs got fucked up when those screws backed out, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4stroker Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 well dont bitch on here that your jugs got fucked up when those screws backed out, imo. yeah righto mate...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 They cant come out. The ouside of the reed cage fits tight over the screws. They are not like the stock ones where the screw heads are just out in the opean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustbag Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 well dont bitch on here that your jugs got fucked up when those screws backed out, imo. Jeez man chill. How long were the 2s out before the 3s came out? The screws backing out and falling in ur motor is pretty unlikely. I've never heard of this actually happening before. Just a bunch of talk on here about the possibility of it happening. Like someone said already. The reed cage fits over the screws elimanating the screws room to vibrate out. Imo, the 2s are pretty much the same as the 3s performance wise. I've had both on the same bike and could not tell a lick of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bzy2p Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 ive ran a set since the first day theyve came out!! IVE NEVER HAD A SCREW BACK OUT!! or any pedals break on them EVER!!! they do say the 2s make a lil more power but im sure the 3s are fine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 2 are discontinued. mototarrassi or whatever its called will warrenty old sets of 2 and give you 3s. Well if you can get the two's and save $100 buck I would do that, especially if they warranty them and will replace them with three's when they are not available any more. You can't buy the cages any more, but they will continue to make the petals for a while, bacause they can still make money off of them............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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