Time to give the 98 a thorough going over from stem to stern. Already found a bunch of missing rivets plus a lot of loose ones. Looks like the air riveter will be getting a good workout. But first is a good pressure washing.
The before pics
After teardown.
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The before pics
After teardown.
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shaggyzr2
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Looks like quite the project! What kind of a can are you running on that sled?
I've got an MBRP that I run but may try to fit the stocker back on,which won't be an easy feat. I have reverse on this sled and there's precious little room with the thicker chaincase which is why I went with a can to start with. But the powers that be in our sled federation here outlawed aftermarket exhausts so that may put the kibosh on me running a can.
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Cooper0809
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Holy moly! You really tore into it eh! When I saw the title I thought you were just replacing rings or something. Lol
I got a little carried away lmao.
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Cooper0809
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I'd say! One thing leads to another, and eventually you just screw it I've gone this far let's do the whole thing!
Well I've been planning on doing this for a couple of years now and finally I just said this is the year. I found a lot of loose rivets plus a bunch of empty holes where they should be,so I'd say it's time to give the old girl a going over.
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drew24
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Looks like a good project. I was planning on doing this to mine this year but not sure I will have time.
That's been the kicker for me the past couple of years. Even this year it'll be touch and go whether I'll get it done by Christmas. But I've got my 01 to ride til this one is ready and I want to take my time and straighten what ever is bent,weld a couple of cracks I found in the skid brackets and brace them up,there's a few things to sandblast and paint and anything else I find.
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shaggyzr2
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I was just wondering because I got a good deal on a bender can, not sure if I'm going to use it or not.
Do you have reverse on your sled?
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shaggyzr2
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No reverse. Is it worth putting a can on an SRX? any advantages or disadvantages?
The only advantage is that the can will be lighter and with the Bender one you get a really cool growl. The disadvantage is that cans generally cause a loss of peak hp. I know that all the ads say the opposite but there was a member from this site that did a dyno test with an SRX and a few of the more popular cans and the actual numbers don't lie. The only can that didn't lose hp was the Power Inc one,unfortunately they went out of business years ago,but every once in a while there'll be one for sale. They look very similar to a stock muffler in shape and size but are harder to find than hens teeth.
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shaggyzr2
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Thanks for the info, not sure if I want to lose Hp.
I'm not sure how noticeable it would be,unless you did a back to back test with and without the can on a drag strip to see or feel the difference. I forget the dyno numbers and it's been so many years ago now that the post with the test results has no doubt been deleted,but realistically for a trail sled I think you'd be hard pressed to notice the difference. If you really want to make a noticeable change in your sled try some light weight front end parts like the aluminum trailing arms,radius rods and steering arms. I will be pricey but I guess it's a great way to make a heavy sled a bit lighter.
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shaggyzr2
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I'm going to throw both of them on the scale just to see how much lighter the bender can is.
If memory serves me correctly the Bender ads used to say their cans were like 11 pounds lighter.
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shaggyzr2
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11 lbs would be a nice weight savings! Do you have to mess with the jetting for a can?
No.
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Well I found a supplier here in NB for Stavex rivets and got them ordered, the chassis has a couple of cracks in the aluminum bellypan that need welded. Got a bud that's supposed to do that for me tomorrow after work. Once I get the rivets next week I should be on the rebound. The old air riveter is going to get a workout.
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