1.450" studs scraping ??

[BADSLED]

I have decided to run Woody's Megabite 1.450" studs this season on my Apex. I was wondering how many of you running these studs experienced contact with front heat exchanger? Also, did you add on any additional protection on top of stock heat exchanger protectors?

 

[blurred vision]

I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I think you would be fine if you add depth to the stock protectors like maybe pop riveting a hyfax on each protector. My only concern would be the front cooler as you can not add anything to the protector at the front. I think it would be okay, but it would be nice to hear from someone who has tried tested and true.

 

[BADSLED]

That's what I was planning on.. However, would like to hear some input from those who tested these long studs.

I found some other good posts under search:

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... hlight=450

 

[bjniceguy]

been running them for 2 years. I added cheap 1/8" thick aluminum to all protectors and it has worked great. I did add double at the back casting point behind the opening for the exhaust because that is where it always hits first.

Doug

 

[Srxspec]

Same here as well. 1.450" Woody's studs with 1/8" thick aluminum attached to tunnel protectors and no problems. The only spot they will hit is back by the exhaust silencer if you bottom hard.

 

[visegrip]

are these on 1 inch tracks?

 

[Srxspec]

No, this is with the stock 1-1/4" Ripsaw track!

 

[trailnazi]

would it be possible to show pics of the 1/8 alum. install where it goes and how big. thank you

 

[baknblk]

I ran 1.450 megabites with the stock track with no extra protection and it hit on the muffler guard, I now run a 1" hacksaw with added protection .

 

[SledFreak]

I like to run my track as loose as possible before it ratchets. With just the putting on extra tunnel protectors on I have a concern about the front bulk head protector. If someone could tell me that it won't hit and have done it, then I will do it. I already have the studs, but I have bean very leary of running them because of how loose I run the track.

 

[SledFreak]

I guess it's not a good idea or more popel would be doing it.

 

[Kevin Garceau]

last year my apex with 144 never hooked for crap -

Im willing to change out my 1.325 woodys if I could really get the straight answer...that or Im adding more

I got 144 all inside the windows and may add some outside as well

 

[SledFreak]

OK, after reading the old post, it looks like I can run them as long as I put in the extra tunnel protectors in.