does the DYNATEK cause any longevity problems?

ArcticMonster · 01-12-2007, 06:53 AM

I know the dynatek advances the timing and it great for racing, but does it affect longevity of your engine when you don't use it for racing, but for trail riding with rides in the 100 miles and more?

I had the dynatek in my Arctic cat V2 and had some engine problems and I now have a new Kawi 650i and I just want to rule out the dynatek for those problems....

We sometimes run at 45 / 50 miles per hour for 15 / 20 minutes at a time if not more...

Thanks in advance for the answers....

Adirondack Man · 01-12-2007, 06:56 AM

If anything, I would think the Dynatec would help engine longevity. I do not have a temp guage on my P650, but several forum members posted, when the Dynatec first came out, that it allowed the engines to run cooler. That is good for engine longevity.

**g-rider** · 01-12-2007, 07:02 AM

After I added my dyna cdi my fan didn't kick on nearly as much.

ArcticMonster · 01-12-2007, 07:03 AM

I knew they ran cooler, but wasn't sure if they still ran cooler at highspeeds for long periods of time

Adirondack Man · 01-12-2007, 07:06 AM

I would think, at the very least, that they would not run any hotter than stock. Even for long periods of time. I have a Dynatek on mine, and have had one since they first came out. I cannot speak to longevity, as I spun a bearing in my crank at just under 3000 miles. That is the result of swamping the motor though. Nothing to do with the Dynatek.

ArcticMonster · 01-12-2007, 07:12 AM

Sounds good.... Thanks for the input... I had 5500+ miles on my V2 with the first 1000 with a moose module and then a dynatek... Just didn't want the same engine problems with the new one..

Appreciate it....

**g-rider** · 01-12-2007, 07:13 AM

We usually ride a lot of miles sometimes running 45-55 for a while and never have had any overheating problems. I have never had a problem with mine. It was a good investment in my book.

ArcticMonster · 01-12-2007, 09:33 AM

OK. my initial question wasn't about overheating, but just causing premature wear on the engine. Overheating, you see it when it happens. Premature wear, you don't... that's all I wanted to know, if something SLOWLY happens that you don't see.

But i'm OK now with keeping on running the dynatek...

**g-rider** · 01-12-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

OK. my initial question wasn't about overheating, but just causing premature wear on the engine. Overheating, you see it when it happens. Premature wear, you don't... that's all I wanted to know, if something SLOWLY happens that you don't see.

But i'm OK now with keeping on running the dynatek...
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No it will not cause any damage. As long as you are jetted right and maintain regularly you will be fine.

**wheelie_king** · 01-12-2007, 12:24 PM

well i trail ride and have had a dyna for over a year not a prob yet.

01-12-2007, 06:53 AM	#1
ArcticMonster Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 43 (0)	I know the dynatek advances the timing and it great for racing, but does it affect longevity of your engine when you don't use it for racing, but for trail riding with rides in the 100 miles and more? I had the dynatek in my Arctic cat V2 and had some engine problems and I now have a new Kawi 650i and I just want to rule out the dynatek for those problems.... We sometimes run at 45 / 50 miles per hour for 15 / 20 minutes at a time if not more... Thanks in advance for the answers.... __________________ 2007 Black 650i

01-12-2007, 06:56 AM	#2
Adirondack Man Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Chazy, NY Posts: 1,369 (0)	If anything, I would think the Dynatec would help engine longevity. I do not have a temp guage on my P650, but several forum members posted, when the Dynatec first came out, that it allowed the engines to run cooler. That is good for engine longevity. __________________ '03 Prairie 650 = mine Works struts, AMR cams, Wiseco 11.5:1 82mm pistons, Dynatek CDI, Twin Air Power flow system, EHS Racing airbox lid, DG Snorkle, Muzzy full exhaust system, BF 750 crank, P700 connecting rods, VFJ Stage 3 and lightened secondary, MW oil cooler, 25" Goodyear MT/R radials on Douglas Rattlesnake rims '04 KFX700 = stock for now! Grizzly 125 stock = youngest daughter's ATV hauler = '06 GMC 4x4 Ext Cab

01-12-2007, 07:02 AM	#3
g-rider Premium Member Feedback Score: 19 reviews Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,680 (0)	After I added my dyna cdi my fan didn't kick on nearly as much. __________________ 2008 Teryx Muzzy, Dyna, Dalton Clutch kit, Hunterworks kit, Uni filter with billet adapter, TRP Water Pump, Highlifter Temp Gauge, ITP SS312's, 26" GBC Dirt Commanders, Warn winch, Aluminum roof

01-12-2007, 07:03 AM	#4
ArcticMonster Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 43 (0)	I knew they ran cooler, but wasn't sure if they still ran cooler at highspeeds for long periods of time __________________ 2007 Black 650i

01-12-2007, 07:06 AM	#5
Adirondack Man Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Chazy, NY Posts: 1,369 (0)	I would think, at the very least, that they would not run any hotter than stock. Even for long periods of time. I have a Dynatek on mine, and have had one since they first came out. I cannot speak to longevity, as I spun a bearing in my crank at just under 3000 miles. That is the result of swamping the motor though. Nothing to do with the Dynatek. __________________ '03 Prairie 650 = mine Works struts, AMR cams, Wiseco 11.5:1 82mm pistons, Dynatek CDI, Twin Air Power flow system, EHS Racing airbox lid, DG Snorkle, Muzzy full exhaust system, BF 750 crank, P700 connecting rods, VFJ Stage 3 and lightened secondary, MW oil cooler, 25" Goodyear MT/R radials on Douglas Rattlesnake rims '04 KFX700 = stock for now! Grizzly 125 stock = youngest daughter's ATV hauler = '06 GMC 4x4 Ext Cab

01-12-2007, 07:12 AM	#6
ArcticMonster Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 43 (0)	Sounds good.... Thanks for the input... I had 5500+ miles on my V2 with the first 1000 with a moose module and then a dynatek... Just didn't want the same engine problems with the new one.. Appreciate it.... __________________ 2007 Black 650i

01-12-2007, 07:13 AM	#7
g-rider Premium Member Feedback Score: 19 reviews Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,680 (0)	We usually ride a lot of miles sometimes running 45-55 for a while and never have had any overheating problems. I have never had a problem with mine. It was a good investment in my book. __________________ 2008 Teryx Muzzy, Dyna, Dalton Clutch kit, Hunterworks kit, Uni filter with billet adapter, TRP Water Pump, Highlifter Temp Gauge, ITP SS312's, 26" GBC Dirt Commanders, Warn winch, Aluminum roof

01-12-2007, 09:33 AM	#8
ArcticMonster Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 43 (0)	OK. my initial question wasn't about overheating, but just causing premature wear on the engine. Overheating, you see it when it happens. Premature wear, you don't... that's all I wanted to know, if something SLOWLY happens that you don't see. But i'm OK now with keeping on running the dynatek... __________________ 2007 Black 650i

01-12-2007, 09:51 AM	#9
g-rider Premium Member Feedback Score: 19 reviews Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,680 (0)	Quote: OK. my initial question wasn't about overheating, but just causing premature wear on the engine. Overheating, you see it when it happens. Premature wear, you don't... that's all I wanted to know, if something SLOWLY happens that you don't see. But i'm OK now with keeping on running the dynatek... [/b] No it will not cause any damage. As long as you are jetted right and maintain regularly you will be fine. __________________ 2008 Teryx Muzzy, Dyna, Dalton Clutch kit, Hunterworks kit, Uni filter with billet adapter, TRP Water Pump, Highlifter Temp Gauge, ITP SS312's, 26" GBC Dirt Commanders, Warn winch, Aluminum roof

01-12-2007, 12:24 PM	#10
wheelie_king Premium Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin Indiana Posts: 770 (0)	well i trail ride and have had a dyna for over a year not a prob yet.

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