Buying a 15 LTX SE w/o Reverse - REINSTALL??

[twyztid]

I am buying a 2015 Viper LTX SE w/ MPI turbo and only 46 miles. It was originally used for track dyno testing some clutching parts and maybe a couple of grass drags. The seller installed a different (HD?) jackshaft & hyvo chain/gears and it doesn't currently have reverse (shorter jackshaft). The actuator is there but is unplugged. He has located the stock jackshaft but can't find any of the chains/gears or other parts that were removed from the chaincase. I didn't have reverse with my old 01 SRX700 but I have become real accustomed to it with my 06 Apex GT. I do not need it for getting in/out of a trailer but it seems like I would miss it if I didn't have reverse. Would you leave it as-is or purchase the parts to get the reverse working again?

 

[mikextx]

i dont think i will ever not have reverse again. i would put it back in

 

[DennyTuna]

Tough call, I would think its more of a personal preference thing. I would be able to manage without reverse but, its nice having it.

 

[cannondale27]

Good opportunity to update to Sidewinder jackshaft setup.

 

[twyztid]

Good opportunity to update to Sidewinder jackshaft setup.

What is different about it? Drop in upgrade?

 

[cannondale27]

What is different about it? Drop in upgrade?

Wider chain and gears and no wobblebearing,Shaft stronger. Inner case is different. But yes bolt in.

 

[cannondale27]

I believe with spacer inner case could be reused. Vipers got everything except gear and chain also for 17. 16 stuff is other option but still uses wobblebearing