Performance FAQs

Why Increase the Flow Through the CR500 Cooling System

We strongly suggest you consider increasing the flow rate of the coolant through the cooling system by installing an MSV Racing High-Volume water pump impeller if: 1: You have any cooling issues you want to solve after you know your cooling system is working to spec 2: If you want to extract the max performance […]

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Water/Meth Injection for Your Two-Stroke Exhaust Pipe and Why

We suspect anyone who is into powersports at all has heard of injecting a very fine atomized mist of H2O or H2O/Alcohol mix into the intake of very high compression or boosted (gas or diesel) engine to cool the intake charge and increase the effective octane. This allows for timing changes that result in a […]

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Timing is Everything

The Basics on Why Static Ignition Timing Affects the Powerband A brief and basic description of why static ignition timing adjustment affects the powerband. This will help you understand why the MSV Racing “Faraday” High Power Adjustable Stator can dramatically change your engine’s powerband and overall power potential. Adjusting the static timing allows you to […]

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More coolant flow over OEM?

We have had a handful of people ask, How can the MSV Racing ’85-’01 CR500 OptiFlo H2O pump cover add +1 GPM more coolant flow over the OEM or billet replica covers using the “phi” Impeller? Here is a cutaway showing the reason. The full radius smooth flow path into the “phi” impeller. This greatly […]

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What is Cerakote?

Cerakote is a Polymer-Ceramic Composite coating that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that Cerakote products remain […]

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