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NYSledder · 05-23-2006, 05:15 PM

I bought a blown up blaster a few weeks ago. I was going to get it rebuilt, but i came up with this idea. My buddy said he'd sell me his skidoo 583 motor out of a mach 1 for 40 bucks. I was going to mount it on the blaster, which i have no problem with. Get some type of radiator and all that. What im having trouble with is the gearing .... how would i do that? Would i still use a chain case ? I've seen this done before and thought maybe i'd see if anyone on this forum, could help me out. Thanks Alot!!

letitsnow · 05-23-2006, 06:51 PM

i would make a jackshaft for the secondary, then run a regular chain to the rear wheels from the jackshaft, no chaincase involved. you might have to run the chain to a second jackshaft that is a little lower to keep the secondary clutch up away from rocks and to keep the chain the right tension throughout the suspension travel.

if you do it, GET PICS!!!!

sesnopro · 05-23-2006, 07:37 PM

sorry but it seems like a total headache, there isnt much room in the blasters engine compartment.

**smallengineguy** · 05-23-2006, 07:49 PM

That's what I was going to say. All that plus oil injection, exhaust hookup, electrical....Ugh....

SnowRida · 05-23-2006, 08:57 PM

Rebuld the motor. Less headaches. Then you'll be on your way.

BskidooC · 05-24-2006, 09:14 AM

it does sound like a huge headache but it'd be one sweet machine if he could do it

**RJ Gleason** · 05-24-2006, 02:00 PM

Why not build one from scratch? Much more fun that way.

PolarisINDY500 · 05-24-2006, 05:50 PM

whats a blaster???

skidoo_magoo · 05-24-2006, 05:57 PM

yamaha four wheeler. fun quad, imo. not super powerful but quick and yeah like i said fun.

itd be sweet if you pull this off man

shawnyD · 05-24-2006, 08:21 PM

ive heard of peeps putting them in shees for drag racing, but a blaster, thats kinda small to squeeze a big engine into.

but i think u just weld a sprocket to the secondary clutch and pray for the best so u dont burn a belt all the time. sled belts are better when its colder out! as for gearing, i bet u could turn a lot different ratios with 100 horse under ur seat

letitsnow · 05-24-2006, 09:11 PM

i think it would be best suited for sand racing or the like. i don't see a problem with the belt, kawasaki and polaris use them a lot, but none of them put out 100+ hp either. you could block off the oil injection and just run premix, it would be easier.

NYSledder · 05-24-2006, 09:14 PM

I wish i could just find a cheap sport bike ( crotchrocket ) motor .... It would be soo much easier. I could just rebuild the blaster motor .... but i'd like something custom with alot of torque .... Maybe i will just find a blown up shee. Until then its hopes and dreams lol.

letitsnow · 05-24-2006, 09:35 PM

blasters are pretty slow, i guess they are ok when modded. i would much rather have a z400 over one, plenty of tourqe, lots of easy wheelies. blasters don't have reverse either.