should I wait to install turbo on a brand new sled or just run it?

[Coldestwinter1]

Got a brand sled on the way and actually planned on boosting it so I snowcheck a silber with it. My question is should I run it a few hundred miles first? The kicker is that I boosted a sled with 200 miles on it but haven't ran it yet so this can possibly save me if its a bad idea.

 

[fastrack0]

Some guys will tell you that you should put some miles on it first. I did on mine. But I know a few guys that installed the turbo right away and didn't have any issues

 

[M8Chris]

I had about 50 miles on mine before I boosted it. Not for any reason specific other then I didn't have my kit yet!

 

[Wheel House Motorsports]

We have done a number of turbos on 0 mile sleds with great results, sure is nice working on them when there is 0 belt dust and 2 stroke sludge yet!

Id say go for it, just try to take it out and take it easy the first 50-100 miles. Go for some road rides. A few good heat cycles in the shop then a nice easy early season ride or 2. Then just give it the wood!

 

[sledheader]

Ride it stock for awhile to get a real appreciation for the turbo!!

 

[Coldestwinter1]

We have done a number of turbos on 0 mile sleds with great results, sure is nice working on them when there is 0 belt dust and 2 stroke sludge yet!

Id say go for it, just try to take it out and take it easy the first 50-100 miles. Go for some road rides. A few good heat cycles in the shop then a nice easy early season ride or 2. Then just give it the wood!

That sound smart a few heat cycle then hit the trail for a few miles first, I just gotta exercise a little self control.. not likely but ill give it a SHOT

 

[sledheadd]

I'm going to put a couple hundred miles on it just to be certain that there are no electrical gremlins or anything else that may need to be taken care of by warranty.

 

[Boston Racing]

Every sled I have had since 2010 has been turbo'd before they hit the snow.

 

[Sunvang]

I have no issue with turboing a unused sled, but i like to take it out for a short ride, so i know theres no issues before i install the turbo. Sucks to troubleshoot a turboed sled when it shows that the turbo kit is not the issue.

 

[mountainhorse]

The main argument FOR running it a bit without the turbo...

Make sure that it is running well, past the break in timer on the ECU and all is good with the sled... that way, you can get any warranty "tweaks" done without paying for them if needed... and you will KNOW for certain that you are building on a strong, functional, foundation.

Most importantly... you are not introducing more variables to wonder about should tuning issues arrise.... Also good for breaking in the drivetrain etc with the lower power.

I understand chomping at the bit... and that many have had ZERO issues going from new... and to me... my riding time is valuable, so making sure all goes well and I'm not swinging a wrench into the season or on the mountain is important.... besides, the first snows are often not the best riding anyway.


my 2¢.


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[diamonddave]

I agree with Nick and Cory...Do yourself a favor and install it when it's new. Also gives you time for a deep dive and in-depth inspection of the sled before it hits the snow. Also gives you plenty of time to not cut corners during the install and rush when the first big dump happens.

Also helps if something in the kit were to be missing or an issue is found or found in the sled. Time is something many of us just do not have. Sending the ECU in for the reflash after you put a few miles on it takes time, etc.

Not likely but something missing gives you time to get it sorted it out. Nothing like waiting for parts to show up once the snow flies and not enough time to go back to stock when the big dump happens.


I like to do this stuff in the few months leading up to the snow. Also, big point Nick made, much easier and nicer to work on these sleds when they are new.

I hear Eric's point and no disrespect given as it's a good argument to put 100 miles on it but the tuning with the Silber kit's is spot on so the likelihood of a tuning issue is way less now then it was say 3-4 plus years ago.

 

[WyoPro]

Sounds like it'd be hard on it...but I've had best luck with brand new sleds to do 1 heat cycle on the engine, quick ride whatever, bring it up to temp, let everything cool completely...then just rip on them like you would any other day. The only thing different on these newer sleds I could see being an issue is the quickdrive belt...

 

[Anthony Oberti]

I have put a turbo on brand new sleds the last 5 years in a row and never had one single problem.....and the last 3 have had built motors! I say do it from day one. Take it easy the first ride or two.....but I like to spend the first few rides, which usually have low snow, breaking it in and getting everything dialed in. That way once we have real snow you are ready to ride and don't have to spend another 2-3 weekends tuning you sled.

 

[NWaxys]

Boost it! Silber is perfection on axys

 

[Jreng87]

Run the sled from the start the way you plan to... Boost, fuel mix, oil, etc...

 

[aksledjunkie]

Run the sled from the start the way you plan to... Boost, fuel mix, oil, etc...

My thought's exactly, break it in like it's going to be ridden. If you want to know if it's going to break push it how you ride. Also, I've broken one quick drive belt and it was from a hard impact while the track was spinning and it snapped the whole bottom gear so it was some obvious force. They are a tough setup.