Author Topic: 443 Puma - Dune Motor Build (Read 16188 times)

havinnoj · « **on:** June 18, 2016, 06:16:08 PM »

This build thread is a bit overdue.

Been toying with the idea of building a big Puma for the dunes over the last couple of years. No donor bottom end was supplied so the majority of bottom end parts are NOS or OEM take-outs - definitely NOT a cost effective way to build a motor!

Started with a set of OEM ATC cases (complete with VIN stickers), courtesy of [MENTION=54]Redred55[/MENTION]:

Puma top end shows up @ Hybrid Engineering:

Had Crank Works build me a +6mm from OEM halves. Now for the crank porn:

Making progress:

Assembly begins:

havinnoj · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2016, 06:26:33 PM »

Now just waiting on [MENTION=74]traxman[/MENTION] to finish polishing the cylinder :lol:

atv fan 28 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2016, 06:41:56 PM »

^^^ join the club!!

Pumashine · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2016, 10:46:15 PM »

Looks great when you start. Be sure to get lots of pics after assembly. The bottom end polish will only last so long, so savor it while its still shiny.

jafa0 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2016, 02:08:26 AM »

I saw that crank at Pete's, when I dropped off my motor last month. Pretty impressive workmanship, with all the heavy metal they added and that massively reworked rod.

Michael88R · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2016, 11:47:51 AM »

What rod r u using? Looks big

havinnoj · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2016, 12:34:41 PM »

Quote from: michael88r;68306

what rod r u using? Looks big

yz490

Big_Mike · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2016, 02:37:34 PM »

Looks amazing can't wait to see finish product!!

mandom250r · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2016, 03:20:48 PM »

No over ride? This is the one going on the LSR hillshooter right?

havinnoj · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2016, 03:23:35 PM »

Quote from: mandom250r;68311

No over ride? This is the one going on the LSR hillshooter right?

No override. 2 different Puma's. This motor is going in my dune bike. The LSR hillshooter already has a Puma in it.

Sand_Blaster · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2016, 02:42:55 AM »

Killer build! Puma dunner is on my wish list.

Piediddy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:40:00 AM »

What pipe and carb are you gonna run on it?

havinnoj · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2016, 11:19:35 AM »

Quote from: jafa0;68301

I saw that crank at Pete's, when I dropped off my motor last month. Pretty impressive workmanship, with all the heavy metal they added and that massively reworked rod.

Yes it really is gorgeous. I took it to Crank Works personally with I was in AZ and checked on it a handful of times to make sure it was exactly as desired. There was a ton of work involved on their end and the $1300 bill reflected that!

Quote from: Sand_Blaster;68327

Killer build! Puma dunner is on my wish list.

Thank you sir!

Quote from: Piediddy;68330

What pipe and carb are you gonna run on it?

LED Puma pipe to start and 40.5 PWK carb.

havinnoj · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2016, 11:55:35 AM »

Cylinder received some polishing love from [MENTION=74]traxman[/MENTION], Cascade to finish up the head:

And [MENTION=276]ledperformance[/MENTION]'s gorgeous Puma pipe:

rk88r · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2016, 04:22:51 PM »

Sweet!