2.5L Rocket Stroker Engine Kit with 6 Speed Transmission (R&D)

[Kevin frazier]

Getting excited about this.

Instead of buying a new GT I am thinking about spending a lot less cash on my Rocket to upgrade the engine with my up-date kit, your 2.5L kit, Lush cams/pistons and ad some high end front suspension cartridges. Now what exhaust could I use ? I have the complete Staintune system off the 2005 basket case, but I think the header is more of a bottleneck then the TORs I have on. TTS has their 50% larger tube header that fits under the stock chrome heat shields. Thinking of using that. comments.

I learned the tts is for like forced air setup you will need big headers and single slip on

 

[albertaduke]

Getting excited about this.

Instead of buying a new GT I am thinking about spending a lot less cash on my Rocket to upgrade the engine with my up-date kit, your 2.5L kit, Lush cams/pistons and ad some high end front suspension cartridges. Now what exhaust could I use ? I have the complete Staintune system off the 2005 basket case, but I think the header is more of a bottleneck then the TORs I have on. TTS has their 50% larger tube header that fits under the stock chrome heat shields. Thinking of using that. comments.

I thought you were now a GT rider? did you change your mind?

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Love the GT. But ..... It will cost much less to up-grade my Rocket. With my work being uncertain, I am leery of a $25,000 spend for a new Rocket3. Besides in 5 years there will be other models to choose from and lots of used GT to p/u cheap. I can be patient.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Getting excited about this.

Instead of buying a new GT I am thinking about spending a lot less cash on my Rocket to upgrade the engine with my up-date kit, your 2.5L kit, Lush cams/pistons and ad some high end front suspension cartridges. Now what exhaust could I use ? I have the complete Staintune system off the 2005 basket case, but I think the header is more of a bottleneck then the TORs I have on. TTS has their 50% larger tube header that fits under the stock chrome heat shields. Thinking of using that. comments.

Sounds like a solid upgrade. With the exhaust, I'm no expert, but I'm sure @Neville Lush and @Paul Bryant can advise.
Nev will know what size system suits his internal goodies.
Sounds like you wish to keep the bike looking as stock as possible?

 

[Pete]

Getting excited about this.

Instead of buying a new GT I am thinking about spending a lot less cash on my Rocket to upgrade the engine with my up-date kit, your 2.5L kit, Lush cams/pistons and ad some high end front suspension cartridges. Now what exhaust could I use ? I have the complete Staintune system off the 2005 basket case, but I think the header is more of a bottleneck then the TORs I have on. TTS has their 50% larger tube header that fits under the stock chrome heat shields. Thinking of using that. comments.

 

[warp9.9]

Love the GT. But ..... It will cost much less to up-grade my Rocket. With my work being uncertain, I am leery of a $25,000 spend for a new Rocket3. Besides in 5 years there will be other models to choose from and lots of used GT to p/u cheap. I can be patient.

I have to agree with you!!!! And if triumph doesn't finish designing the rear of the bike you still have a two up with luggage bike. The only way a new one would be like that is if your passenger was in a urn so you have room for a backpack.

 

[Steel]

I have to agree with you!!!! And if triumph doesn't finish designing the rear of the bike you still have a two up with luggage bike. The only way a new one would be like that is if your passenger was in a urn so you have room for a backpack.

So if I get a new R3 my wife can start riding with me again?

 

[warp9.9]

So if I get a new R3 my wife can start riding with me again?

No if ya have a older one you can take her before!!! Hopefully

 

[Steel]

No if ya have a older one you can take her before!!! Hopefully

Well the old R3 has room for a passenger, not just an urn as you mentioned.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Great news guys, the stroker torque is HUGE... so huge it's actually too much for the stock clutch

First spin in anger last night, and when you give it welly, it's so strong it overwhelms the clutch

So a set of upgraded clutch springs will need to be included in the kit also, same as with Carpenter & TTS kits.

(This is 5th...)

also... BIG SHOUT OUT TO MY BOY ERIK @ CARPENTER RACING who has bailed me out

Phoned Erik up this afternoon in a panic, he has a set of their super springs on the way to me to be here Monday
Which I badly need, we have a date with the dyno next Saturday...