Im starting a 2nd sled build and have a few questions. First off this will be a 2nd sled. I already have the big hp apex and love it. Im wanting a 2nd sled to have in case friends that dont have sleds or if theres breaks can borrow one. Also i can use it for when the snow is not stupid deep. Im really looking at 180hp kit but im kinda scared that the 180hp might not quite be enough. Id like to keep it a pump gas kit as my Apex is full race. I want it to still be managable to ride for those not used to riding boosted sleds but i still want to be able to hop on it and ride it and not wish that i would have went with a little more hp. SO after a long rant. Im wanting opinions from others that normally ride 240hp+ kits that have had the oppurtunity to ride a 180hp kit. Would you be ok riding the 180 kit on days where the snow is not the greatest?
Opinions on 180hp kit.
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I am certainly no expert but I have a 180 kit on my Nytro and I love it. Have only got to ride it once since the install but it sure seems to have plenty of go. I have a friend that came off of a 275+ HP Nytro and went with the 180 kit on his 2012 Nytro and he says it has plenty of go for him. He says he would never go back to the big boost. Put in gas and go. What could be better?
I think there is a lot of excessive HP when dealing with the 240 + hp sleds. Outside of super deep conditions there are not that many situations that you are to the bar for any length of time. The 180 kits are a hoot because you can hold them down and concentrate more on actually riding the sled more than just trying to stay on it. After spending lots of time on the big hp machines as well as the low boost I would say the 180 is more fun 80% of the time. It's nice having to side hill or spin a few turns rather than blowing the top of everything.
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Thats kind of what im looking for. Im leaning towards the mpi stage 1 kit that I believe is 210hp so should be perfect
i hope very short after hayday (and max. beginning oct.) there will be a option for the 180hp yamaha kit.
With one switch on the map switch on handelbar you can go over to 220hp mode on yamaha 180hp turbo kit.
More info will be released later (i hope in next 10-15 days)
branix
With one switch on the map switch on handelbar you can go over to 220hp mode on yamaha 180hp turbo kit.
More info will be released later (i hope in next 10-15 days)
branix
That would be sweet. Ended up getting a 2010 holdover with 180mpi super. Was a price I couldn't pass up.
Interesting. Am I correct to assume that race gas or a head shim would be required for this? Stock fuel injectors?
And this little switch will only cost me $99 too right???????
No, you run stock engine, as it is with the yamaha 180hp kit you need the standalone ECU to be able to switch between the maps.
Interesting. Am I correct to assume that race gas or a head shim would be required for this? Stock fuel injectors?
And this little switch will only cost me $99 too right???????
you will be happy with the 180hp kit.... still packs a punch and reliable as they come 
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GSR
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I've been running the 180 MCXpress kit now for a few years and LOVE it. I've ridden my fair share of big HP sleds over the past four years or so and by far the rideability of the 180 hp kit is the best. Quick throttle response, very little lag (some say none...) and it is a legit pump gas, ride hard put away wet type machine. I know lots of big HP riders who are trading in for the 180 kits simply for the regular day to day type riding.
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TNytro162
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Sorry guys I know this was opened awhile ago, but would you say that even between the MCx 240 kit and going with the 180 instead you would enjoy as far as no worries and just alround fun sled going with the 180 with the option to upgrade later if I did want more? Thanks, going broke with all the goodies I want for my baby.
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scarlier
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I have ridden both and they both work great. Going from the 180hp to the 240hp is about as noticeable of a difference as going from stock to 180hp. As far as reliability, they can all suck if you get them done by someone who isnt experienced. I have learned the hard way. Go get your sled built by someone like Nick King for example, and you wont have to worry about reliability. And dont build it with the intention of upgrading later. They always tell you that it only costs X amount to upgrade, but trust me it always costs a hell of a lot more when you bring it back. Just bite the bullet and build the one you want right from the start and you wont have any regrets. Dont forget, if you add hp, you will need to spend some money on (Avid)drivers, and suspension as well.
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TNytro162
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Thanks scarlier, I wanted to have mark build it up in Butte, but just cant get up there. So hopfully my choice in CO will get it done right. Use to be a real wrench nut, but now I just wana ride and forget about it.
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Remmy
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The nice thing with a turbo is you can always dial the power back. If that's your thing. I've run from 12 to 20 lbs. of boost with my setup and typically stay around 15 lbs.
IMO, 180 hp is not enough, for me at least, on my primary sled. Great for a backup sled though. Just doesn't bring the level of adrenaline 300 hp can. Besides, why go half-*** if you're going to fork out that kind of money?
IMO, 180 hp is not enough, for me at least, on my primary sled. Great for a backup sled though. Just doesn't bring the level of adrenaline 300 hp can. Besides, why go half-*** if you're going to fork out that kind of money?
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pelon
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I also have a big hp apex and I also love it--and can't part with it! In addition,
I have spent some dollars on my Nytro's weight loss, and considering how light it is versus the tapex, my choice will be a 180 kit.
Power to weight!!
I ride a 180 MCX kit. It rocks. Gas and go. Works flawless and has great power. Its installed on a 2010 Nytro. The MCX stuff is built really well.
Found this cool vid the other day that gave some sweet riding footage of the push 180hp turbo. It's way long but worth it Never saw it before because they didn't spell Nytro right haha!
http://youtu.be/wHllH3m5spY
Never saw it before because they didn't spell Nytro right haha!http://youtu.be/wHllH3m5spY
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pylon
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a 180 nytro is a really cool sled . sure its not gonna hang with a 174 nytro running 17 pounds of sound , but its still really fun ! every time a group shows up to ride with me in revy it seems as there's one more nytro with a 180 kit on it . A 180 kit on a 2010 or newer nytro with a camo extreme track and you have a very capable sled that's pretty idiot proof . its perfect for 90 percent of riders out there who want a sled that works perfect all weekend after a 9 hour drive , one way 
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