Does anyone have some real seat time comparison info on non boosted Nytro's? I have been told it's a huge difference. I like my 153, but going to a 162 is cheap enough. I know while I was in Colorado last year I many times wished for a 162. Thanks
153 vs 162
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Mine are 08's. Are you liking the 10 due to the suspension changes? I have been thinking turbo now that so many push kits are hitting the market.
Darn dollars anyway,
My 08's have lost so much value, and we,ve lost two of our three local dealers, I am thinking I may have to change brands anyway. I think you're right on about the 162 and turbo. I can go 162 first, $500 to $600 vs a Push kit at $2500 to $3000.
My 08's have lost so much value, and we,ve lost two of our three local dealers, I am thinking I may have to change brands anyway. I think you're right on about the 162 and turbo. I can go 162 first, $500 to $600 vs a Push kit at $2500 to $3000.What turbo did you put on your 08? Were you running the Mav 153 as well?
Push kits are on Ebay selling for less than 3K. I have changed tracks to a Challenger and an Attack 20. A guy might be quite happy with that. 
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acutah
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The 180 kits I have seen would trash an 800. Not even close on a long straight pull.
I went from a stock 153 to a 162, timbersled skid, and a power claw. It was a completely different sled after the swap. Going 162 is a no brainer in my opinion.
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Did you also change the tunnel extension? I see on TY a couple of guys who only did the track. They seem happy.
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A good 162 track and suspension upgrade on the '08 will make it feel like a whole new sled. it doesn't matter if you go CE or Powerclaw. the stock tunnel will accept a 162 track with no modification. most people mod their tunnels on the 08 because the running boards hang up in deep snow
A good 162 track and suspension upgrade on the '08 will make it feel like a whole new sled. it doesn't matter if you go CE or Powerclaw. the stock tunnel will accept a 162 track with no modification. most people mod their tunnels on the 08 because the running boards hang up in deep snow
Yep, the stock tunnel works. Once in awhile my snow flap will get sucked into the track, but its a non issue.
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GREICO1
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Depends on the rider. I own a 153 (which is for sale) and have ridden the 162. Had no issue going where I wanted to with the 153, but had to ride a 162 out for a guy a couple of years ago. Technical area but easy on mine. He had no clue, but had a big sled. Only reason I'm selling is my dealership sells Yamaha and Polaris and gonna try a Pro RMk. Any issues, and it's getting traded back for another Nytro. Personally, I find the 4 stroke easy to ride, unless you try to ride it like a 2 stroke. Rarely get stuck with the 153 and don't think the extra 3 inches on the ground will help me much over the shorter sled. If you are a really big guy, or have an issue with throttle controll, the longer track may be a benefit to you.
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paulharris
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do the 162 with a tunnell extension. sled looks stupid with 162 track on the stock 153 length tunnell. vanamburg makes a nice extension.
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Hey Paulharris
sled looks stupid with 162 track on the stock 153 length tunnell? Really!!!
That is certainly a matter of opinion. I dont think moving the rear wheels back a total of 4 1/2 inches makes that big of a impact on the overall appearance of the Nytro. It is hardly even noticable but of course that is just me.
I do agree that van amburg makes nice looking stuff and it would be one way to go if money was no object but it certainly is not necessary
sled looks stupid with 162 track on the stock 153 length tunnell? Really!!!
That is certainly a matter of opinion. I dont think moving the rear wheels back a total of 4 1/2 inches makes that big of a impact on the overall appearance of the Nytro. It is hardly even noticable but of course that is just me.
I do agree that van amburg makes nice looking stuff and it would be one way to go if money was no object but it certainly is not necessary
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paulharris
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yes it is a matter of opinion. i did it on mine and felt it looked extremely stupid. the tunnell just looked too short with the 162 and it was very noticeable to my eye. the vanamburg bumper/extension really doesent break the bank at 150 bucks and the bumper is much nicer looking and more funcional than the stock one.
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Finally got into some decent snow today. I have 2 08's so I went with a new Attack 20 on one and a very litely used Challenger on the other. Both 153's. Both good deals, thanks Snowest. Did some climbing in about 18 inches of powder. What a nice change from the Maverick. Definately liked the 20 in hillclimb rotation. And the Challenger was solid as always. It was fun to throttle back and torque up instead of the full throttle spin. I am pretty sure 162 will have to wait now. More fun to ride than work on anyway.
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