Turbo mods

[friscospices.com]

Ok, The turbo is ordered, we have some time to wait for delivery so what to do next. I have read where guys think the factory suspension will be a factor in performance. I have looked at the options Mountain Tamer and the K-Mod. Are there other options? Is the K-mod just a couple brackets added to your existing suspension? There is a price difference, but at this point I hate to make the wrong move then be out the $$. There must be a couple more options if what is everyone going to do this year. Has the "New" Mountain tamer been proven I hardly believe you will be able to adjust the little nut to add coupling to your suspension in the mountains most everything is froze solid?

 

[turbo pro]

unless u are going to be pushing big boost the suspenion should hold it. if you got a 163. im going to put a camelplast extream track and some gauges and just run mine.

 

[mountainhorse]

You are asking the right questions for sure.

When you are effectively doubling the HP out of the motor you will have a sled that handle terrain changes in a different way when you are putting out that power.
(remember.. a stock 150/160 hp motor is only putting out maybe 110/120 HP at altitude)

The stock skid will work, but IMO, will not be ideal. There are a few suspension designs out there that are designed specifically to deliver safe control to a sled with that much power ...and the prices have come down too.

Some people have had good luck with changing out shocks that were valved/spring more for their wight and riding style.. but that does not change the geometry of the suspension.

Also consider that if you get a complete aftermarket skid, you will have the ability to sell the stock one or "mothball" it in order to install it back if you sell the sled.

The important question to ask is will the suspension work well with what you want it to do...And for those that are giving you input, ask if they have tried the stock or aftermarket setups and what the results were, what are their riding styles, what kind of boost do they run, are they of similar abilities etc

 

[Timbersled]

Has the "New" Mountain tamer been proven I hardly believe you will be able to adjust the little nut to add coupling to your suspension in the mountains most everything is froze solid?

The new 2012 Mtn. Tamer is not something we decided to build one day. It is the result of 5 years of suspension development and testing both in the shop AND on the snow. The All New 2012 Timbersled Mtn Tamer incorporates all that we have learned during that time. This new unit and new shock package offers all of this new technology. It was thoroughly tested and refined to provide the best possible function.

I can see where you are coming from and why you would be concerned about the mechanism icing up... we were too and included these features to keep this from happening. The coupling adjuster knob has the ability to make the knob easier or harder to turn. The threads have adjustable plastic insert that acts like a nylock nut system. All parts are Type III Hard Coat anodized so the snow will not freeze to the aluminum. Industrial Type III anodizing should not be confused with typical colored anodizing...Ice flat out does not stick to it. Even the knob is clear hard anodized. Some snow will cling to the parts but when you touch it, it falls off. We have tested this function extensively on the snow. I have to say it is the coolest and most useful feature I have ever come across on a mountain snowmobile rear suspension...Quick, easy and durable.

For video, photos and information on the Mt Tamer, check out web pages

Also, we have a pre-season special with $100 off the kit AND free shipping.

http://www.timbersled.com/mtntamer.htm

http://www.timbersled.com/mtntamerAbout.htm

http://www.timbersled.com/mtntamershocks.htm

http://www.timbersled.com/mtntamerVideo.htm

 

[friscospices.com]

Well today I ordered the avid anti ratchet drivers, timbersled suspension, anti-stab wheels with the rails to be precut for the driver clearance then anodized. Coil over shocks and the tunnel reinforcment kit also anodized. So I will install the drivers when they come in and the suspension wont be in til Oct. Same with the turbo. Vent kit is next on the agenda but want to hear from Justin on the intake info he has in store for us.

 

[dcturbo]

Well today I ordered the avid anti ratchet drivers, timbersled suspension, anti-stab wheels with the rails to be precut for the driver clearance then anodized. Coil over shocks and the tunnel reinforcment kit also anodized. So I will install the drivers when they come in and the suspension wont be in til Oct. Same with the turbo. Vent kit is next on the agenda but want to hear from Justin on the intake info he has in store for us.

Interesting......

 

[AndrettiDog]

I talked to Justin about the intake. It will replace the stock air plenum and will be bolt on - no cutting of plastic. It will feed into the stock hood air intake. Hope that helps.

 

[kbl6z]

Can't wait to see pics of this bad boy