Boondocker/Carls Cycle Turbo Ride Report

[Anthony Oberti]

Headed up to Idaho this weekend to get my sled and was able to ride the new Boondokcers Turbo set up by Carls Cycle. We had 2 '13 turbos and 2 Carls Cycle 900's. First off, the snow was marginal at best, but enough to put on 15-20 miles and make sure everything ran ok. We unloaded at Brundage Ski resort in McCall and headed up the road. My set up is a 162(Power Claw) 800 Pro with 2863 Tial and intercooler. I have to say, without a doubt, this is the best running turbo I have ever run!!! We started at 6lbs boost and went up to 11lbs on boost on 33% race fuel. I swear these things start building boost right after engagement, but the biggest thing I noticed as how quickly they spool. It feels a lot like the billet turbo on my truck. Very very smooth and the on/off throttle response was spot on. No bogging or gurggles from the turbo. Boondockers real hit a home run with this one. We never changed a number in the box and all I did was keep increasing the boost. The all in one box/ebc is very nice as well. No DET, no belt drive problem and miraculously my drive shaft didnt break! This set up rocks and I cant wait to ride again!!!!

 

[kcdavidak]

what did they have for boost gauge? waiting for my 2863 tial for a cat. with the ebc built into the fuel box ,more or less no gauge for on the fly. thanks

 

[dmaxd2500]

Did you get a chance to ride a 900? Curious how it compares.

 

[Anthony Oberti]

The boost guage is now incorporated into the BD box. Yes, I rode the 900, both a '12 and a '13. They have that thing absolutely dialed!!!! I have never rode a sled with such throttle response and the bottom and mid range are rediculous. It flat walks away from the stocker and I think it would be the best motor available if you are primarily boondocking. Top end is about as good as the turbo to about 6-7lbs. Burandt is riding one this year if that tells you anything.

 

[dmaxd2500]

I'm jealus! I'd love to ride a turbo and a 900 side by side, and as long as I'm daydreaming I'd love to try Brad's 910 too, hell maybe even his billet 1100......turbo 900........oh sorry, dozed off. Glad to hear your Boondocker setup is working great, they got er figured out. I can't wait to ride mine with the new HM kit. Should be a bada** season for just about anyone on a turbo this year, they all look good!

 

[2007dragonman]

sleds

the new boondockers turbo kit is pretty awesome this year