bt04f250

hello guys, i have an 02 edge x 800, with the commom broken crank problem, i was thinking of sending my bottom end to usa shorblocks (shortblocks-r-us) for their bottom end upgrade, wondering if anyone has used them, do you recommend them. thanks in advance

BC_Dan

I have used SLP (Starting Line Products) and Indy Specialty. If you are going to keep the edge for a while, Indy Specialty would be where I would send it. Indy Dan knows those 800's like no other. His fixes really work for that engine. SLP is a bit cheaper, but their work is top notch as well.. but they don't offer the extended warranty that Indy Specialty does.

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redxcr440

Indy specialties, call dan and talk to him. If my 700 every goes. He will be redoing it.

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bt04f250

I have spoke to dan, but his bottom end is 1695, i understand there is a five year warrenty against brakage. the issuses i have is now i have 2 spare clutches that are freshly rebuilt that are no good to me because his now uses a 33mm pto end instead of factory 30. also with 1700 in the bottom end plus another 400 per clutch so 800 for spare clutches (yes i like to have spares i dont like being down while a on a trip) plus i need a top end. so now for motor alone with me doing the top end i will have about 2500-2800 plus 800 in clutches on a 02 edge. that makes me want to take the 3500 and spend it on a new sled. the guys at shortblocks-r-us seem to have a good knowledge of the cranks and a good crank locking system for about half the money.

Waters88

See, that is axactly the reason i did not rebuild my viper 700 motor. By the time I added everything up, the motor was worth as much as the snowmobile....

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BC_Dan

The only way it makes economic sense is if you plan on keeping the Edge for a few more years. Hard decisions, that's for sure! Good luck in which ever way you go!

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2007 RMK 700 155", 2008 RMK 600 155", 2006 RMK 600 144", 98 Indy 440, 95 Prowler 550 2-up, 1990 Indy 650

RIP, destroyed by fire 1-22-2008
04 RMK 800, 05 RMK 600, 02 RMK 800, 97 RMK 700

http://www.avalanche.org/accidents.php

redxcr440

Hard decision but if you truly love the sled you have, then no questions go ahead with it. I know I will do it when mine craps the bed. But I know I won't need his billit crank.

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2003 pro x 700
1997 xcr 440 with ves
1998 Indy 500(wifes)
1987 sport(wifes)