KeVin King
01-04-02, 08:15 AM
<center>ADA Racing G230RC Billet Head Kit with removable combustion domes
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Here’s the ADA Head kit which most of you’ve seen, and some of you have. This model is the G230RC kit. It comes complete (the kit) with a cut, 4 transfer port 2070 G230RC cylinder, Billet head, and a combustion dome or two of your choice, if you order them. They also include a NGK CR8HSA sparkplug, which you will need to replace the tip of with that of another NGK plug.
On my Go-Ped, I have a G230RC, Speedwerx Pipe, and Phatboy silencer. I had strong power bands and good low end with a relatively quiet sound. The head kit has made my ped a little bit louder than before, but in doing so, my power bands hit at a slightly lower speed and I get a bit more low end. ADA says “Domes 14:1 and lower will not make a difference over stock…) So I wonder what a 16 or 17:1 would do.
Installation was easy, but like ADA says, should only be done by an experienced mechanic. You need to take apart all your engine coverings, remove the cylinder, put a new cylinder on, and the head and dome, without putting the slightest scratch on anything. It seems as though I was successful at doing this as the engine started second pull, (this engine hasn’t been run since November 10th 2001,) and ran very strong.
I am using the Walbro carb commonly known as the “HP” carb because my RC carb is broken, but the performance is still exceptional. With the head kit I seem to be idling a bit higher than stock without dying, probably due to the increased compression. Stock I was idling around 3500 (tached) and now I’m idling around 3710 (also tached.)
The Billet head kit is something that is much talked about, maybe because of performance, maybe because of longevity, maybe because you get that little extra shine and sparkle you want out of that custom show ped that you’ve always dreamed of.
I find my Go-Ped looking much better now that it has the head kit on it. I am running a 13:1 dome currently so I can run pump gas in it. I bought the head mainly for cooling, on those long, hot summer days when you want to go out and ride, but are afraid of seizing or overheating at 16,000 RPM. I think it’s a great product which can be potentially engine-saving.
For what you’re getting I think that $205 is a very reasonable price, because not only are you getting all the basic parts, but you’re also buying into the ability to change your compression in just minutes depending on what you need to do. Whether it be racing, riding, or just crusing, this kit, in my eyes, is worth every penny.
Here are some basic facts:
Price: $204.90, plus shipping.
Tools needed: You should use a torque wrench when installing the head, but other than that, you just need allen keys and a screwdriver, and a few business cards.
Easiness of use: If you are a beginner into go-pedding, or are not sure completely what this even is, study for a few months before you attempt this. You are, after all, exposing your engine to the elements and risking the possibility of making circular scratches in your cylinder and on your piston when installing and removing the cylinders, other than that, bolt up and go.
Pros: Good looks, Good performance, Good cooling.
Cons: Steep price for most of us ped folk, not the easiest install for a beginner, more area to burn yourself on.
Instructions (paraphrased):
1. Clean engine off, get all tools necessary.
2. Remove engine cover, fancover, carburetor, and exhaust.
3. Remove ignition coil.
4. Remove cylinder with the 2 bolts.
5. Clean carbon, change rings, do whatever you need to while it’s open.
6. Wipe case surface clean and install new cylinder CAREFULLY! Use new base gasket.
7. Be careful not to break the ring, as a new cylinder may be a tight fit.
8. Sit billet head and dome on top of the installed cylinder with the flat side toward the flywheel.
9. Snug the bolts, but do not tighten them down, allow the head to move.
10. Install ignition coil using billet spacer and billet allen screw provided, along with 1 stock bolt and 2 stock spacers.
11. Tighten the head bolts to 45 inch/pounds. (5 Newton/meters)
12. Tighten ignition coil, space with a .010 feeler gauge (2 business cards) on top of the magnets.
13. Reinstall fuel lines, carburetor, exhaust, and fancover using new gaskets where provided.
14. Polish it up and take some pictures!
Well, That’s about all there is to know about the kit, now go to www.adaracing.com and BUY ONE! This is the page http://www.adaracing.com/goped/gphdr-g230rc.html
Here are additional instructions with pictures.
http://www.adaracing.com/goped/images/gphdr-g230rc_on.jpg</center>
Here’s the ADA Head kit which most of you’ve seen, and some of you have. This model is the G230RC kit. It comes complete (the kit) with a cut, 4 transfer port 2070 G230RC cylinder, Billet head, and a combustion dome or two of your choice, if you order them. They also include a NGK CR8HSA sparkplug, which you will need to replace the tip of with that of another NGK plug.
On my Go-Ped, I have a G230RC, Speedwerx Pipe, and Phatboy silencer. I had strong power bands and good low end with a relatively quiet sound. The head kit has made my ped a little bit louder than before, but in doing so, my power bands hit at a slightly lower speed and I get a bit more low end. ADA says “Domes 14:1 and lower will not make a difference over stock…) So I wonder what a 16 or 17:1 would do.
Installation was easy, but like ADA says, should only be done by an experienced mechanic. You need to take apart all your engine coverings, remove the cylinder, put a new cylinder on, and the head and dome, without putting the slightest scratch on anything. It seems as though I was successful at doing this as the engine started second pull, (this engine hasn’t been run since November 10th 2001,) and ran very strong.
I am using the Walbro carb commonly known as the “HP” carb because my RC carb is broken, but the performance is still exceptional. With the head kit I seem to be idling a bit higher than stock without dying, probably due to the increased compression. Stock I was idling around 3500 (tached) and now I’m idling around 3710 (also tached.)
The Billet head kit is something that is much talked about, maybe because of performance, maybe because of longevity, maybe because you get that little extra shine and sparkle you want out of that custom show ped that you’ve always dreamed of.
I find my Go-Ped looking much better now that it has the head kit on it. I am running a 13:1 dome currently so I can run pump gas in it. I bought the head mainly for cooling, on those long, hot summer days when you want to go out and ride, but are afraid of seizing or overheating at 16,000 RPM. I think it’s a great product which can be potentially engine-saving.
For what you’re getting I think that $205 is a very reasonable price, because not only are you getting all the basic parts, but you’re also buying into the ability to change your compression in just minutes depending on what you need to do. Whether it be racing, riding, or just crusing, this kit, in my eyes, is worth every penny.
Here are some basic facts:
Price: $204.90, plus shipping.
Tools needed: You should use a torque wrench when installing the head, but other than that, you just need allen keys and a screwdriver, and a few business cards.
Easiness of use: If you are a beginner into go-pedding, or are not sure completely what this even is, study for a few months before you attempt this. You are, after all, exposing your engine to the elements and risking the possibility of making circular scratches in your cylinder and on your piston when installing and removing the cylinders, other than that, bolt up and go.
Pros: Good looks, Good performance, Good cooling.
Cons: Steep price for most of us ped folk, not the easiest install for a beginner, more area to burn yourself on.
Instructions (paraphrased):
1. Clean engine off, get all tools necessary.
2. Remove engine cover, fancover, carburetor, and exhaust.
3. Remove ignition coil.
4. Remove cylinder with the 2 bolts.
5. Clean carbon, change rings, do whatever you need to while it’s open.
6. Wipe case surface clean and install new cylinder CAREFULLY! Use new base gasket.
7. Be careful not to break the ring, as a new cylinder may be a tight fit.
8. Sit billet head and dome on top of the installed cylinder with the flat side toward the flywheel.
9. Snug the bolts, but do not tighten them down, allow the head to move.
10. Install ignition coil using billet spacer and billet allen screw provided, along with 1 stock bolt and 2 stock spacers.
11. Tighten the head bolts to 45 inch/pounds. (5 Newton/meters)
12. Tighten ignition coil, space with a .010 feeler gauge (2 business cards) on top of the magnets.
13. Reinstall fuel lines, carburetor, exhaust, and fancover using new gaskets where provided.
14. Polish it up and take some pictures!
Well, That’s about all there is to know about the kit, now go to www.adaracing.com and BUY ONE! This is the page http://www.adaracing.com/goped/gphdr-g230rc.html
Here are additional instructions with pictures.