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Project "ICE AGE"

phatty

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Just thought I would document my project sled this year. I will do my best to document each step with photos, time lapse, and video. Sometimes thats not always possible. I will also be leaving reviews and feedback for each part.

Base Sled: 2011 Pro RMK 155"

Step 1: PMS and MTNTK "Fix Kit".
There are many options out there for fixes to the 2011 and earlier Polaris motors. I chose to go with MTNTK and PMS for a couple of reasons.

#1 They have an excellent reputation. They are located in Ashton Idaho (really close to Island Park) and everyone seems to love the way they handle business there.
#2. They were very direct, answered all my questions and explained everything upfront including costs, warranties, and other items that they could run into along the way. Nobody likes it when you get half way through a new top end and end up with all sorts of hidden costs. I was told before hand about several things that could need fixing so there was no surprises.
http://www.pmspolaris.com/thefix.htm

While they were fixing up my top end, I had them put on a new TPS, new motor mounts and install the SLP torque-arm. The torque arm I added because of another item i will add later ;)
http://startinglineproducts.com/catalog.cfm?pageID=detail&catalogID=3&catID=18&productID=1744

After 30 miles on the new motor I can say I am very pleased with the Fix Kit from MTNTK and PMS. Motor felt strong and ran very smooth. Vibration was noticeable less (could be new motor mounts and torque arm). Will update through out the year on motor durability. So far very happy with customer service and their product.

www.pmspolaris.com/
(208) 652-7738
 
Step 2: MTNTK Blowhole

The idea is great, active ventilation. Tree riding in steep tight, technical ravines can lead to very, very hot motors, especially in the spring time. Normally when you are moving at speeds across trails, open hills, meadows, you get alot of airflow through the engine compartment. But in the tight trees, its slow going, its hard on belts, and there isn't a lot of air flow to push the hot air out.
The blow hole is a perfect answer for that. It actively draws hot air out of the belt side for you. Which is a great thing while you are working the sled hard with out alot of movement.

My first review with the blowhole is that it does indeed move alot of hot air. Creeping along through trees in heavy wet deep snow is taxing to the belt and clutches, clutches stayed way cooler to the touch than the sleds without the blow hole. In addition, it was able to dry off wet goggles in a few minutes, which was really nice.

Only thing I didn't care for was no "snowproof" screen material was used in addition to the metal screen.


http://www.mtntkperformance.com/
http://www.pmspolaris.com/theblowhole.htm

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Step 3: 2013 Polaris Seat

I had a chance to ride the 2013 last year and all i could think about was how awesome the seat was. I knew I had to get one on my sled this year. I bought one off a friend who was going with a WRP shorty seat (also amazing seats). I saved some weight here. The 2011 seat posts were a little bit short, but still worked. I might add a little spacer, but seemed to work great

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Step 5: SLP SLT Skis

This will be my second year on SLP Skis. I like the SLT ski over the powder pro. Its not as wide and has the same tri-keel design. It tracks better on trails, bumps, moguls, hills than the powder pro, yet IMO it doesnt give up any of the powder characteristics of the the powder pro. It floats just as well, I never have to worry about the skis dipping or diving under the snow.
They bite when I need them to and offer superior handling. Its a very stable ski tracking into jumps or off cliffs. I highly recommend these skis to anyone!

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Step 6: Zbroz 36" A-arm kit

I put the ski out a little wider so my stance is sitting currently at 37". Standing on the sled, it feels narrow, like a dirt bike or watercraft. Cant wait to give a full report on how this kit runs. I did the spindle mod to get a little more clearance on turning as well.

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I put one of these on my sled last year and it makes a huge difference on the under hood heat. The clutches and belt stay noticeably cooler and cleaner.

MTNTK and PMS are great guys to deal with. They are always willing to take time to answer questions and discuss issues you may have. Even if Shawn is trying to answer them while eating his lunch at 3 in the afternoon.:boink:

Step 2: MTNTK Blowhole

The idea is great, active ventilation. Tree riding in steep tight, technical ravines can lead to very, very hot motors, especially in the spring time. Normally when you are moving at speeds across trails, open hills, meadows, you get alot of airflow through the engine compartment. But in the tight trees, its slow going, its hard on belts, and there isn't a lot of air flow to push the hot air out.
The blow hole is a perfect answer for that. It actively draws hot air out of the belt side for you. Which is a great thing while you are working the sled hard with out alot of movement.

My first review with the blowhole is that it does indeed move alot of hot air. Creeping along through trees in heavy wet deep snow is taxing to the belt and clutches, clutches stayed way cooler to the touch than the sleds without the blow hole. In addition, it was able to dry off wet goggles in a few minutes, which was really nice.

Only thing I didn't care for was no "snowproof" screen material was used in addition to the metal screen.


http://www.mtntkperformance.com/
http://www.pmspolaris.com/theblowhole.htm
 
still to come: headlight delete/HID install, tether, timbersled skid on Ice Age bomber rails, new wrap, 2 cool vents, Burandt Boards, new bars & throttle block, Boondocker Turbo... Then if i have any money left after that I will look into a new track... Think i can sell her for 10k after the season? :face-icon-small-coo
 
still to come: headlight delete/HID install, tether, timbersled skid on Ice Age bomber rails, new wrap, 2 cool vents, Burandt Boards, new bars & throttle block, Boondocker Turbo... Then if i have any money left after that I will look into a new track... Think i can sell her for 10k after the season? :face-icon-small-coo

Yes! I will buy it!
 
Step 7,8:

Wrap from www.sledskin.com.
Ben does great work on design. His wraps have the best vinyl and colors never fade. No cracking, chipping, or any of that nonsense you get with other companies.

Also deleted headlights and added in headlight delete kit from skinz.

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Did Iceage give you free rails?

your sled is showing them alot of love, also are those Raptors on the rear? looks awesome
 
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your sled is showing them alot of love, also are those Raptors on the rear? looks awesome

Those are Exit shox. (X1's to be precise) The rear suspension is timbersled mtn tamer skid. I am not done with building it yet, so stay tuned and check back later this week on that one.

Yes, Ice Age has shown me a lot of love. I am trying to do my part to promote Ice Age. Am I doing a great job so far? :face-icon-small-hap
 
Nicely done!

Great looking, solid build! Thanks for the thread and the step by step. She'll be a ripper!
 
Oh yea... I'll be seeing this machine this year on the hill... well, probably more of the tail light or when you come to dig me out after I try to follow you!

Sweet... Keep the pics flowing!!
 
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