Rhino CDI box - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

TheTonka · 08-27-2007, 10:17 AM

OK, I have asked on a few other sights and got reasonable answer to this. When I had the cage and seats put in the wifes rhino the shop threw in a CDI box. Well ever since that is doesn't start worth a shit. It takes me forever cranking on it to get it to light, and then it usually lights as I am turning of the ignition. I have heard this is a problem with the digital dash, which I don't have, and a timing problem. I am worried its going to screw up the motor.

Anyway, what is the best solution. I was going to go back to the shop and just get my stock CDI box back. The performance isn't that important. So is there a better CDI box, or would I be better off just getting a stock one?

Thanks

howyadoin · 08-27-2007, 02:54 PM

You will definately not be satisfied with going back to the stock CDI! Give the guys at JaggedX a call at 877-524-4339 and they should be able to give you the pros and cons of a few different choices.

TheTonka · 08-27-2007, 08:02 PM

Trust me, being able to start my rhino will FAR outweigh any and all performance advantages this POS CDI box gives.

PIG · 08-28-2007, 08:15 AM

I dropped a HOT BOX in our Rhino. The difference was quite noticeable. No starting issues like you are describing either.

TheTonka · 08-28-2007, 10:33 AM

The best info that I have been able to find is that the earlier CDI boxes had problems. But noone will confirm this. I have no idea who makes mine. So who on here is a vendor for Rhino parts?

HeyBeerMan · 08-28-2007, 10:47 AM

JaggedX

Ask for Eric.

877-524-4339

http://jaggedx.com/contact.php

http://jaggedx.com

TheTonka · 08-28-2007, 10:51 AM

OK so the Black rhino CDI box from JaggedX is $225, and the Hot Shot from Poly is $199. I don't know JaggedX, but I do know Poly and have even talked to the guys up there a few times.

What would make me spend an extra $26 on the Black Rhino box? Not trying to be a d!ck, just looking at the options.

HeyBeerMan · 08-28-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTonka

OK so the Black rhino CDI box from JaggedX is $225, and the Hot Shot from Poly is $199. I don't know JaggedX, but I do know Poly and have even talked to the guys up there a few times.

What would make me spend an extra $26 on the Black Rhino box? Not trying to be a d!ck, just looking at the options.

Cause its alot funner to drive a Rhino that starts

The guys at Poly are cool, give Eric at Jagged a call and let him know that Pirate4x4 sent you, maybe he can work you a deal.

TheTonka · 08-28-2007, 02:08 PM

I was wondering the diff between the hotshot and the black rhino. I have heard of black rhino, of course found out about them after I had already bought my rhino and spent too much on parts and acc.

TheTonka · 09-02-2007, 11:36 AM

Hey Pig, can you post up the differences between yours and the Black Rhino?

PIG · 09-03-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTonka

Hey Pig, can you post up the differences between yours and the Black Rhino?

As far as I know its the same box from the same manufacture, just 26 bucks less.

TheTonka · 09-04-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PIG

As far as I know its the same box from the same manufacture, just 26 bucks less.

SWEEEEEEET! I'll need to call before my trip to Pismo in Oct. Gotta get the new plastics on to.

Thx bud.

TheTonka · 11-09-2007, 12:57 PM

Ordered the CDI box, put it in, Rhino fires right up. Can't wait to go out and play with it over thanksgiving.

Thanks Pig, and PolyPerformance.

Fleetwood · 11-09-2007, 01:25 PM

Be careful not to overrev the engine now. i worked at a dealership for several years and have had to rebuild a handful of these because the new cdi boxs up the rev limiter past the motors limits i actually had one motors lower rod actually pull apart it actually was really cool poor guy, but if it happens its about a $ 2100 rebuild with parts and labor depending on how cool your dealership is with warrenty.

TheTonka · 11-11-2007, 05:27 PM

I have a cousin who has a lot of connections a dealership here in socal. If we blow it I would first try and get it warrantied. If not I would be looking to get a hot motor built, if I am going to spend the money I am going to have it done right.

TheTonka · 11-16-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetwood

Be careful not to overrev the engine now. i worked at a dealership for several years and have had to rebuild a handful of these because the new cdi boxs up the rev limiter past the motors limits i actually had one motors lower rod actually pull apart it actually was really cool poor guy, but if it happens its about a $ 2100 rebuild with parts and labor depending on how cool your dealership is with warrenty.

So to ask, as a safety measure what would be an RPM liimit, and does anyone make a tach that will work on a Rhino, prefereably with a shift light to warn of an RPM max. This is the wifes rhino so I want to make sure she can throttle on this thing and not destroy it, at least not right away.

Tim Florian · 11-25-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTonka

I was going to go back to the shop and just get my stock CDI box back. The performance isn't that important. So is there a better CDI box, or would I be better off just getting a stock one?

Thanks

Even though you got your problem solved you should get the stock box back. It is always good to have as a spare and to install it when you take your rhino in to the dealer (if it's still under warranty). I carry my stock box and 3 fuel filters in the glovebox all the time.

a2b · 11-26-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Florian

I carry my stock box and 3 fuel filters in the glovebox all the time.

where do you carry them?

Tim Florian · 11-26-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by a2b

where do you carry them?

In the glove box

a2b · 11-26-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Florian

In the glove box

so arent actually carrying them as i pictured in my head

TheTonka · 11-27-2007, 07:28 AM

I would love to get the stocker back, but the company that did the work for me is gone.

I asked Pig if they had some and they didn't. I may have to buy one off of eBay.

08-27-2007, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	Rhino CDI box OK, I have asked on a few other sights and got reasonable answer to this. When I had the cage and seats put in the wifes rhino the shop threw in a CDI box. Well ever since that is doesn't start worth a shit. It takes me forever cranking on it to get it to light, and then it usually lights as I am turning of the ignition. I have heard this is a problem with the digital dash, which I don't have, and a timing problem. I am worried its going to screw up the motor. Anyway, what is the best solution. I was going to go back to the shop and just get my stock CDI box back. The performance isn't that important. So is there a better CDI box, or would I be better off just getting a stock one? Thanks __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

08-27-2007, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
howyadoin Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 84132 Location: Arizona-It's a dry heat! Posts: 4,212	You will definately not be satisfied with going back to the stock CDI! Give the guys at JaggedX a call at 877-524-4339 and they should be able to give you the pros and cons of a few different choices. __________________ www.jaggedx.com www.crdesigns.com AEI Motorsports www.campbellent.com www.geiserbros.com

08-27-2007, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	Trust me, being able to start my rhino will FAR outweigh any and all performance advantages this POS CDI box gives. __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

08-28-2007, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
PIG Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4502 Location: SanLuisObispo, CA Posts: 5,136	I dropped a HOT BOX in our Rhino. The difference was quite noticeable. No starting issues like you are describing either. __________________ www.PolyPerformance.com Click the sig for everything you need to build a tube car www.SynergySuspension.com Cool stuff for your buggy, Jeep, Dodge 2500/3500 www.4130Clothing.com A unique apparel line geared for the off-road enthusiast

08-28-2007, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	The best info that I have been able to find is that the earlier CDI boxes had problems. But noone will confirm this. I have no idea who makes mine. So who on here is a vendor for Rhino parts? __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

08-28-2007, 10:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
HeyBeerMan Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4830 Location: Wickenburg Posts: 2,044	JaggedX Ask for Eric. 877-524-4339 http://jaggedx.com/contact.php http://jaggedx.com Last edited by HeyBeerMan; 08-28-2007 at 10:47 AM.

08-28-2007, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	OK so the Black rhino CDI box from JaggedX is $225, and the Hot Shot from Poly is $199. I don't know JaggedX, but I do know Poly and have even talked to the guys up there a few times. What would make me spend an extra $26 on the Black Rhino box? Not trying to be a d!ck, just looking at the options. __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

08-28-2007, 02:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	I was wondering the diff between the hotshot and the black rhino. I have heard of black rhino, of course found out about them after I had already bought my rhino and spent too much on parts and acc. __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

09-02-2007, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	Hey Pig, can you post up the differences between yours and the Black Rhino? __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

11-09-2007, 12:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	Ordered the CDI box, put it in, Rhino fires right up. Can't wait to go out and play with it over thanksgiving. Thanks Pig, and PolyPerformance. __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

11-09-2007, 01:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fleetwood Granite Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 83110 Location: Roland, Ok Posts: 759	Be careful not to overrev the engine now. i worked at a dealership for several years and have had to rebuild a handful of these because the new cdi boxs up the rev limiter past the motors limits i actually had one motors lower rod actually pull apart it actually was really cool poor guy, but if it happens its about a $ 2100 rebuild with parts and labor depending on how cool your dealership is with warrenty.

11-11-2007, 05:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	I have a cousin who has a lot of connections a dealership here in socal. If we blow it I would first try and get it warrantied. If not I would be looking to get a hot motor built, if I am going to spend the money I am going to have it done right. __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

11-27-2007, 07:28 AM	#21 (permalink)
TheTonka Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8294 Location: In a house with a brewery. Posts: 2,065	I would love to get the stocker back, but the company that did the work for me is gone. I asked Pig if they had some and they didn't. I may have to buy one off of eBay. __________________ If life gives you lemons, throw them at the stupid people.

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