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Old 11-12-2009, 08:50 PM   #1
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Another 550 build, my 5th this fall/winter...

I built this one out of parts that I picked up here and there, Hfurll provided a great crank, lots of Ebay parts, and a few miscellaneous items from other members of PWCtoday. Thank you for the great deals on the parts... here is my $650 550sx...
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Old 11-12-2009, 09:00 PM   #2
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Re: Another 550 build, my 5th this fall/winter...

i have like 6 skis waiting me to work on, paint, ect... its gonna be a busy winter. why do i keep picking up these hulls!!! someone stop me!!!!
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Old 11-12-2009, 09:03 PM   #3
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Re: Another 550 build, my 5th this fall/winter...

It's a terrible addiction, but better than some that I can think of!!!
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Old 11-12-2009, 09:15 PM   #4
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Re: Another 550 build, my 5th this fall/winter...

Not sure if you ported the cylinder or not but if not...kind of mised a good opportunity. Too bad you didn't put extra boost holes in the intake side of the pistons.
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Old 11-12-2009, 09:22 PM   #5
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Re: Another 550 build, my 5th this fall/winter...

I had posted up a question about drilling holes in the pistons when I was doing the build, but didn't get any response. I will add some when I tear it down next time... any good pointers for what size and location?
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