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nysrx

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Just picked up a SS440. Not exactly what year it is. It is supposed to have a sleeper motor in it. Supposedly the motor was built up by Delaugter. But who knows. The motor serial number is 87K-000286. What is this year and size of this motor.
 
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Thanks Tony. One more question what year is the 8U3- 00468 SS 440. Thanks again and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
 
THATS A 1983 SS440. HEY LOVE YOUR EXCITER SX. WHISH I HAD THE MONEY, ANYWHAY QUESTION, THAT RACE BOX YOU HAD FOR A 2000 SRX, WAS THAT FOR A STOCKER OR HIGH RPM. AND IF YOU CAN, WHO BOUGHT IT. 3:16 (yammie tony)
 
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The box was a stock box reprogrammed by Bender. I was told it advance the timing and raised rev limit. I never got a chance to use it. I assumed it was for a stocker. I don't remember who I traded it off to. I see fordsrx has a 2000 cpr box for sale. I think I am going to keep the Exciter for at least another year. Sold some of my motorcycles and couple sleds so I have the room for it for now. These SX II run real strong. Keep me posted on how you make out with your clutching.
 
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IAM REALLY WAITING TO FIELD TEST MY CLUTCH SET-UP FOR THE EXCITER SX. OF CORSE ON SNOW. I RAN IT ABOUT 300 FT ON GRASS AND IT WILL RATTLE YOUR TEETH. SO SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO. I,LL LET YA KNOW. 3:16 (yammie tony)
 
I found markings on the cylinders 535cc 8H800 are these from an SRV. The motor has a Kiehn carb and intake has a 8L0 stamped on it. Just wondering if this is a stock motor. Haven't messed with these fan cooled sleds from the 80's much.
 
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I found markings on the cylinders 535cc 8H800 are these from an SRV. The motor has a Kiehn carb and intake has a 8L0 stamped on it. Just wondering if this is a stock motor. Haven't messed with these fan cooled sleds from the 80's much.
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PREFIX- 8H8 IS 1979 EXCEL V
PREFIX- 8L0 IS 1980 SRV
THIS SOUNDS LIKE MOTOR SWAP FROM SS440 TO LARGER CC 535. WHICH IS COOL IF ITS DONE RIGHT. 3:16 (yammie tony)
 
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Who ever did it did it right. Looks like a stocker except for the oil injection has been rmoved. Here is a few pic's.
 

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Hopefully I will find out soon enoughhow the SS run's. I will have it tommorrow morning for sure. Just picked up another 440 Trail Twister today. By time I got home we around 3 inches of snow on the ground. I got to take for a few rip's up and down the field.. Kind of forgot how strong those fan cooled Kohlers are.
 
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Ended up with 6 inches of snow . Got to take out the SS today. You were right Tony it rips. I was running it against a stock 91 Exciter and it pulled harder in mid range and top end. I don't know if any other engine work has been done, but it will really surprise some people. Clutching is right on also. The Merc Trail Twister I just picked up pulls real hard also. I would like to line the 2 up. The SS should come out on top. They both have the same 1/2 lug style track with no studs.
 
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