Signfan Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 Now that they're a couple years old how are these engines holding up with the turbo on them. Are folks seeing 30,000 - 40,000 km with no issues like you get on the naturally aspirated engine? Figured there would be a few big mileage guys on here that could comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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smclelan Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 I only have one season on my 900T and 7000km, so far so good. I have faith that it will be bullet proof. Previous to this I had a 1200 that I put 37,000km on and only replaced a stator. zeusand and nyskidooerinnewhampshire 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 About 7500 miles on mine, other then a broken secondary spring no issues. The track on the other hand is a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTOM Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 Are the track edges fraying because these tunnels carry so much ice? My 900T only has 1300 miles and the track edges are frayed already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 4000 miles on my 2020 900t. took out the turbo at about 100 miles. other than that steady runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Just a heads up for anyone who has a 2021 900T a recall/bulletin just came out for the turbos. Check with your dealer to see if your sled is on the recall list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, Andyman said: Just a heads up for anyone who has a 2021 900T a recall/bulletin just came out for the turbos. Check with your dealer to see if your sled is on the recall list. They caught Covid!!! -The Turbo's Cough and Sputter. -They need to be Quarantined for two weeks at the dealer, waiting for parts. GutZ PLAYHARD, Blueblood, Trailblazer and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 21 hours ago, NHTOM said: Are the track edges fraying because these tunnels carry so much ice? My 900T only has 1300 miles and the track edges are frayed already. Both mine and my buddys with identical mileage are missing at least 20 lugs, most on the outer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 What track do you have Jack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Jackstraw said: Both mine and my buddys with identical mileage are missing at least 20 lugs, most on the outer 52 minutes ago, Andyman said: What track do you have Jack? Good Question, our 2018 1200 with the 1.6+ Ice Cobra was doing the same type thing, but with 10,000 miles on it. The Newer IceRipper 1.5 is what I'm looking at for the next round of tracks. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hi Gutz I swapped the ripsaw 1.25 out for a 1.5 ice ripper only available as a Doo part number 505154057. Fingers crossed it works out! LOL MrGutz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse6 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 https://www.dootalk.com/forums/topic/1564715-jim-jamisons-20000-mile-ride-the-hours/ Read this link in Dootalk about Jim Jamison that put 20,000 miles on a new 900T in 2019. Likely the best accessment of the 900T you will ever find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted November 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Is it ice in the tunnel pulling the lugs off? Or just wear and catching the track on obstacles in low snow conditions. Is the 1.5" ice ripper worse than a 1.25" ice ripper for this? My xs chassis 900 ace sleds do suffer from lots of tunnel ice build up in certain conditions. Never had any track damage from it though. Running a 1.25" ice ripper. Based on what I'm reading no one is having motor or turbo issues with the 900 turbo which is nice to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 20 hours ago, Andyman said: What track do you have Jack? It's the 1.6 which was available on the 19's. They did away with it for the 20's. I believe there where to many issues with it. Ice build up is huge in the tunnel. Have to beat the tunnel good especially in the mornings and after lunch stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 Thanks, Jack I think I will invest in one of those little rubber mallets to beat the ice off when it gets built up. One of my buddies has a freeride and he is constantly smashing ice out of his tunnel with his boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) I ran hard and fast on the cold hard Quebec trails with my 1.5 Ice Ripper 900 XRS and had no issues. Another guy I know did the same but lost lugs- the big difference is I ran the BRP tunnel ice scratchers whenever the trails were tight. I never had engine heat issues but noticed the track was often bare and clean. In the past I have learned heat from sliders will heat track rods and cause lug failures. 3500k As for the sled, I am so confident in the 900T as a great motor and it performs well stock. The other thing is I cannot believe how cool the clutches stay! Edited November 25, 2020 by Thinksno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 I installed a 16" x 1.6" track on my 2020. I did have some ice build up periodically, not a big issue, but no damage to lugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted November 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 How do you guys find the 1.5 / 1.6 ice rippers vs the 1.25? Much difference in performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 my sled did 4,000 miles on quebec trails. 1.5 ice ripper no issues i did carry a rubber mallet which i always used in the morning and backed up. I remember using it a few times in the day in those certain conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800R MXZ X Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 For true performance not sure how you guys can run the ice ripper tracks. True studs are the only way to go. 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Signfan said: How do you guys find the 1.5 / 1.6 ice rippers vs the 1.25? Much difference in performance? The 1.5 IR definitely hooked up better than 1.25. I am sure top speed is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Signfan said: How do you guys find the 1.5 / 1.6 ice rippers vs the 1.25? Much difference in performance? I would never go back to a 1.25 track, the advantages of the bigger lug shine when there is fresh or loose snow and also very noticeable climbing hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800R MXZ X Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, smclelan said: I would never go back to a 1.25 track, the advantages of the bigger lug shine when there is fresh or loose snow and also very noticeable climbing hills. If you are running groomed trails the 1.25 will be better then the ice ripper hands down. True studs will always out perform the ice ripper track. Especially on a frozen groomed trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo4adoo Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 I run the 1.6 pre studded on the last few machines. I find it more common to see loose snow on the quebec trails than hard packed and it just works so well especially with the higher performance sleds that need traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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