[dpaige]

I am trying to track down a set of aftermarket exhaust valve heads for my 95 Storm.

I have seen them installed on this engine before, I just can't seem to find out who makes them.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Snow King]

With Polaris just coming out with exhaust valves on the 2002 800 XCR I find It hard to believe that any one had them before.

Now if that old Storm was punched up to almost 900 cc then maybe what you saw were 3 cyinders from a 600?

 

[03 440 PRO X]

THEY HAD THE V.E.S. SYSTEM ON THE 99' XCR 800

 

[dpaige]

I found them,

HTG performance has a kit that replaces the stock cylinders with their VES style heads. Kinda pricey thought.

I am probably just going to buy a new sled.

I had planned to make a hot-rod Storm with newer suspension etc as well as a set of these heads.

 

[dpaige]

I think I may have confused everyone by saying cylinder heads instead of cylinders.

My mistake, I didn't even notice until now!

Sorry!

Does anyone have any experience with the HTG setup??

 

[dpaige]

HTG Claims this kit, with their pipes and VForce Reeds is good for 195 horsepower on Pump gas!!!

Thats a pretty high number, how much does a stock 95 storm make?? about 135 or so??

 

[michahicks]

You don't mention how you are planning on using this sled project. If it's just for fun and trail work, I'd say your money would be well spent on a different suspension. The engine mod's, unless you're looking at doing some grudge racing using a sleeper, probably wouldn't pay off nearly as well. I think you are on the right track though, keeping in mind what you are spending to fix this machine up, what it's worth when you are done, and what a different, newer sled with the same performance would cost. I've driven one of these early Storms with an Xtra-10 installed. Major fun and performance for what you have into it. If the sled is in otherwise good condition, I'd recommend the suspension highly. It gives the sled a whole new personality- one that won't bust your butt ... or wallet.

AL

 

[dpaige]

Thanks for the advice Michahicks!

The suspension upgrade is already underway.

I found someone that had this suspension mod done on their machine and wanted to go back to stock.

He is willing to trade straight up.  I send him my XC-100 rear skid and he sends me the Xtra with Fox shocks.

The machine will mostly be used for trail riding, but I am going to be lightening it significantly.

I already have a carbon fibre hood for it and I am having a bunch of aluminum parts made(My dad works for Alcan Aluminum).

It should end up being a fairly quick machine when I am done.

I know the Storm is not quite as powerful as a MachZ/T-Cat/ZRT and is even slower than some big twins but I think this engine choice should make up for this.