Should I put a turbo on my yxz?
- Thread starter ColdDog
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Turbos make everything better! I would put one on oatmeal!
Hope I get a good bonus this year :)
I could only get my yxz up to 61 mph at the dunes with my current config... I think it would be a nice addition.
i came to this thread for the poll but there was no beer option :(
brakes first, before you add to go, you need to add to woah. This means, make a plan...
what HP and torque do you want? What kind of times or abilities? Then start with new wheels/tires/brakes. Suspension and axles to handle the improved HP next, so you don’t break anything. Finally do the engine upgrades.
Again, it’s not as simple as adding a blower. Make sure the engine can handle the additional power. Crank, connecting rods, block, pistons, oiling system, intake, exhaust, oil pump and drive for that pump, heads, changing the head bolts to studs, gaskets, etc. make sure each part you put in can handle the anticipated power of your plan or more.
power is great, power is fun...power without control and the appropriate work to ensure it does not get away from you gets you very expensive bills, unanticipated downtime, and maybe a long walk back.
what HP and torque do you want? What kind of times or abilities? Then start with new wheels/tires/brakes. Suspension and axles to handle the improved HP next, so you don’t break anything. Finally do the engine upgrades.
Again, it’s not as simple as adding a blower. Make sure the engine can handle the additional power. Crank, connecting rods, block, pistons, oiling system, intake, exhaust, oil pump and drive for that pump, heads, changing the head bolts to studs, gaskets, etc. make sure each part you put in can handle the anticipated power of your plan or more.
power is great, power is fun...power without control and the appropriate work to ensure it does not get away from you gets you very expensive bills, unanticipated downtime, and maybe a long walk back.
Yeah but it's a dune buggy. The entire idea is to drive them on the edge, the more edges the better.
you should sell the YXZ and send the money to me
Great advice! To be transparent, I had my tires deflated for that run to get more climbing grip on the difficult hills... but I really want the power on demand that a turbo brings - not pop a wheelie power. There is definitely a lot to it, including the engine. Low gear, mid gears, its not too much of a problem. This is a high rpm machine (10-12k to hit the red line). I guess I'll say, if I can find 6k for an upgrade, ill do it for Moab in May. If I could build this in the game (starship, not a utv) like star citizen that would be great. Power has problems, too much torque, engine modifications, etc.