420 predator/comet torque converter
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Personally i'd ditch the torque converter because the 420 has a lot of power and will slip a lot. I'd go with a 1" enforcer clutch they're around 220$ though, but can take all the power and abuse along with it. Just my 2 cents. However if you use the torque converter make sure you get one rated up to 25hp.
DJ,
I was thinking the worst, a 30 series backplate with a 40 series TAV. :doah: If it was out of alignment with no torque, I can't imagine the alignment with torque applied. :laugh:
On a 420 cc, I think you need to go with the 40 series to not run the risk of breaking the TAV. I think the 30 series is only good up to 10 hp, while the 420 cc engines can produce approx. 13 hp (conservatively speaking, ratings by manufacturers go as high as 16 hp)
Paul
I was thinking the worst, a 30 series backplate with a 40 series TAV. :doah: If it was out of alignment with no torque, I can't imagine the alignment with torque applied. :laugh:
On a 420 cc, I think you need to go with the 40 series to not run the risk of breaking the TAV. I think the 30 series is only good up to 10 hp, while the 420 cc engines can produce approx. 13 hp (conservatively speaking, ratings by manufacturers go as high as 16 hp)
Paul
First I looked for the 1" enforcer clutch, can find hillards but not the enforcer, can you
direct me were to find one?
Not trying to disagree about the comet, but the TAV2 reads that it is good up to 13 hp, it
is a 30 series. I don't plan to disengage the governor, will proably have to change the air
filter and exhaust due to the frame I'm using, but I figure it would be close enough to handle the motor, most things are engineered for a 10% to 20% overage or strength above ratings.
direct me were to find one?
Not trying to disagree about the comet, but the TAV2 reads that it is good up to 13 hp, it
is a 30 series. I don't plan to disengage the governor, will proably have to change the air
filter and exhaust due to the frame I'm using, but I figure it would be close enough to handle the motor, most things are engineered for a 10% to 20% overage or strength above ratings.
GX-390 clone, TAV-2, I'm 245, this has the origional belt, shows some wear. Bike has probably 20-30hr's run time between me,family and friends. It works very good no issue at all. I was told here that it would just shread belts by some resident experts. I'd put one on the 420 in a heart beat and ride the hell out of it. Walt
Not trying to argue, I was only relating what I remembered. My memory is probably off. I just had the impression after reading the specs that if I had to replace the TAV on my Super Bronc, assuming I can get the 10 HP Tech engine running, I would need to stick to the 40 series. It's all good. :thumbsup:
Paul
Paul