Arctic cat M7 reverse (video!)
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Hello, any news about the reverse kit? I signed up to this forum because of this thread. I'm really intrested in getting one of those kits. It seems like you done a great job. I really hope you can sell a couple of them even if the sleds are getting old they are still really good snowmobiles. Specially the M-series.
Getting closer!
I've been stuck on an issue where it misfires at higher rpms, but I think I just figured that one out today, just revved to 8k in reverse!
I'm currently designing the pcb and will have a few prototypes made shortly.
I will be looking for testers soon too..need to know if it will work on m/f 5 and 6 as well as non-efi sleds..will start a new thread for that.
I've been stuck on an issue where it misfires at higher rpms, but I think I just figured that one out today, just revved to 8k in reverse!
I'm currently designing the pcb and will have a few prototypes made shortly.
I will be looking for testers soon too..need to know if it will work on m/f 5 and 6 as well as non-efi sleds..will start a new thread for that.
Sounds really good! Does it missfire in both directions? I mean, when do you reverse at 8000 rpm? 
I live in Sweden but I hope you are willing to send a box (or maybe a couple) overseas when it's ready. I really like the sled, the only bad thing about it is that it has no reverse.
I live in Sweden but I hope you are willing to send a box (or maybe a couple) overseas when it's ready. I really like the sled, the only bad thing about it is that it has no reverse.I have an f7, a Snopro with an m6 motor, and a snopro440 carbed sled.
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I would pay maybe $50 or so for schematic and parts list.
I would pay maybe $50 or so for schematic and parts list.
How cheep do 09 M8's need to be ???? sell your M7 and pay the difference to get engine rev with a secondary that works in reverse.
Just saying, better everything , same great sled
Just saying, better everything , same great sled
Sounds really good! Does it missfire in both directions? I mean, when do you reverse at 8000 rpm?
You never know, somebody else may want to
The unit itself is tiny, about the same size as a power commander etc., I'd imagine shipping should be reasonable.
I really like my sled too, thats why I am doing this and not buying an 09+ m8. Kind of fun keeping up to friends' new 800's with my old 7!
Let's see. Maybe get 3 G's if your lucky for your M7. Then pay 4 something for an '09 M8. And not really better everything if you've already modded everything on your 7.
Just sayin'.
Ill buy one
Another update:
I haven't had time to source an 09-11 m8 helix, so i ended up cutting the notches on my 06 helix to test the reverse (do not attempt unless you know what you are doing and preferably have access to a milling machine)
Here is a video of me backing it up. I have to redo the ignition mapping, as I tuned it without a belt, and then put a belt on and tried it. Also, ignore my busted up sled, she sailed off a huge cliff last year and needed to be helicoptered out. That being said, anyone have any stock m series plastics they'd trade for a reverse kit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfeB4mYXM5U
I haven't had time to source an 09-11 m8 helix, so i ended up cutting the notches on my 06 helix to test the reverse (do not attempt unless you know what you are doing and preferably have access to a milling machine)
Here is a video of me backing it up. I have to redo the ignition mapping, as I tuned it without a belt, and then put a belt on and tried it. Also, ignore my busted up sled, she sailed off a huge cliff last year and needed to be helicoptered out. That being said, anyone have any stock m series plastics they'd trade for a reverse kit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfeB4mYXM5U
Thanks for the offer, shipping from MT to BC would be brutal though, I think
The first batch of printed circuit boards came in! Gearing up to make a few production units..
On an unrelated but related note, I was riding a '15 m8000 the other day, nice machine. Reverse was obviously a luxury. So was the 3.0" PC. Still prefer the old M sled for its rock solid sidehills, maybe I need more time on the proclimb chassis to really like it.. Either way I've now got reverse on the M7 and I'm pretty sure a 2.6 or 3" track will be the next mod..
On an unrelated but related note, I was riding a '15 m8000 the other day, nice machine. Reverse was obviously a luxury. So was the 3.0" PC. Still prefer the old M sled for its rock solid sidehills, maybe I need more time on the proclimb chassis to really like it.. Either way I've now got reverse on the M7 and I'm pretty sure a 2.6 or 3" track will be the next mod..
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The first batch of printed circuit boards came in! Gearing up to make a few production units..
On an unrelated but related note, I was riding a '15 m8000 the other day, nice machine. Reverse was obviously a luxury. So was the 3.0" PC. Still prefer the old M sled for its rock solid sidehills, maybe I need more time on the proclimb chassis to really like it.. Either way I've now got reverse on the M7 and I'm pretty sure a 2.6 or 3" track will be the next mod..
You are a genius!
Let me know when you are ready to market,I know a few people that will be interested!
Cheers!
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Another update:
I haven't had time to source an 09-11 m8 helix, so i ended up cutting the notches on my 06 helix to test the reverse (do not attempt unless you know what you are doing and preferably have access to a milling machine)
Here is a video of me backing it up. I have to redo the ignition mapping, as I tuned it without a belt, and then put a belt on and tried it. Also, ignore my busted up sled, she sailed off a huge cliff last year and needed to be helicoptered out. That being said, anyone have any stock m series plastics they'd trade for a reverse kit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfeB4mYXM5U
I have all the plastic except a good hood for M7.
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m7 reverse
I take it that it plugs into the ecm.If I have a power commander is this going to work with that. I have a 07 m6 with a rk tek 800 big bore. I would like to get rid of the mech reverse.
Thanks
I take it that it plugs into the ecm.If I have a power commander is this going to work with that. I have a 07 m6 with a rk tek 800 big bore. I would like to get rid of the mech reverse.
Thanks
Should be non-conflicting with the power commander, this unit piggybacks the ignition sensor near the flywheel, as well as the fuel pump for power. All plug and play, no splicing required.
As far as the '07 m6, some things may have changed between 06 and 07, so I may need some more info from you to make the programming changes to the ignition map.
