Whats with the hp rating on the m8s. that is considerably low when the competion is 10 to 15 ponies larger. 143??? that sucks
M8's, low on horse power!!!!!
- Thread starter REDNECK REV 827
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They make up for it with the diamond drive . . . more power delivery to the track.
Whats with the hp rating on the m8s. that is considerably low when the competion is 10 to 15 ponies larger. 143??? that sucks
Let's see now, a guy with the name "Redneck REV" picking on us poor little ole CAT guys.
Hum, what be up with that?Okay, I'm not sure what bait you're using but I'll bite tonight....slow night, I'm feeling frisky and the wife just turned me down.
This was actually a very well planned, thought out, and deliberate move on Arctic Cat's part.....something to do with keeping the climbing performance and overall ability of the M-8 with-in reach of the other manufaturer's 800 class sleds. Leave it to AC to try and keep it fair and always thinking of the underdogs.
Hey lets start to complain to Arctic cat maybe they will make next year lighter and more powerfull sled.I want try one.
Arctic cat has an upgrade available for M8 owners who feel their sled is underpowerd.....it's called the M1000
Sorry to change the subject somewhat, but what I'd like to see is how much torque the different motors make. With the snowmobile clutch and how it works, I tend to think that the torque spec is what really will give you the best idea of how the motor will perform. I bring this up because the M7 is only rated at 140 hp, so 100cc has only gained 3hp? How much more torque does the M8 make over the M7? I think that is where the difference is.
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River Ratt
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I rode in the deep and steep with all three of last years 800's and they are all very comparable, trading high marks throughout the day, the high marks would change with the type of snow we were riding in, Polaris was most consistant sled, XP would beat Cat when it's clutches were cooled right off, but would really drop off after consecutive runs and could not stay with the cat. Just pick your brand preference, and get out and ride, they all beat the heck out of riding the old Mod sled's we used to build and ride back in the 90's!! lol
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dmkhnr
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Whats with the hp rating on the m8s. that is considerably low when the competion is 10 to 15 ponies larger. 143??? that sucks
Why would you spend the money/time on a Big Bore that goes from an 800 to an 827???
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Jkinzer
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A/C's powerband is unlike anyother sled on the market, we had a demo D7 and demo M8 last year and in a drag race the D7 would take the M8 stock for stock.... you put both sleds stock on a hill with a foot of powder and the M8 is 20 sled lengths plus above the D7. although the M8's have low power numbers on paper, and dont really feel like they have all that much power, A/C got it right gettin the power to the ground cuz they climb and climb and climb, i was quite impressed last year
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ACMtnCat
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Whats with the hp rating on the m8s. that is considerably low when the competion is 10 to 15 ponies larger. 143??? that sucks
The XP is down on HP also. Here's some numbers for you. I think you can gear and clutch any sled to make it feel like it has power. Like the MIGHTY DOO!
still better than the m8 though
My dad can beat up your dad.
so how many recalls for the rev xp this year?
dont worry. your drive shaft will be in after christmas
