Boosted pro 174

[Dirt2oil]

Planning on doing a 174 on my boosted pro. Debating on the 3" or the 2.5". Anyone have any input on this, pros an cons between the two lug sizes? Any feedback is appreciated

 

[ferniesnow]

First of all, welcome to Snow& Mud!

I'm not a "boosted person" so I'll leave that to the experts.....

 

[git r done]

Honestly i wouldnt go with a 3 inch because you arent always riding in powder. Sometimes everywhere you go is hardpack and really unless you are a hardcore shoot climber do you really need that 3 incher with a boosted sled especially when you could be running a 174 2.25 and not worry about destroying your hifax on a long trip. If i was to do it I would most likely just go boost with 174 2.25 or no boost and 174 2.25 good luck either or it should work out.

 

[Chrisco]

Honestly i wouldnt go with a 3 inch because you arent always riding in powder. Sometimes everywhere you go is hardpack and really unless you are a hardcore shoot climber do you really need that 3 incher with a boosted sled especially when you could be running a 174 2.25 and not worry about destroying your hifax on a long trip. If i was to do it I would most likely just go boost with 174 2.25 or no boost and 174 2.25 good luck either or it should work out.

What??????????? 2.25 come on..... guys with boosted sleds do not run 2.25 174 tracks do they even make a 174 2.25. run the 3 inch 162 or the 174. We are building 2 174 x3x15 2012 pros right now and they will be sweet as well as one last year.

 

[Dirt2oil]

Nice set up, pics look good. I run the BD kit and wonder if the avid case will still allow enough room for the tunnel dump exhaust ?

 

[Adrenaline Addiction]

I rode Nm's Pro for a day with a 3"X162 with HM turbo and Racers Edge skid. It worked wicked, I personally wouldn't run anything but a 3" on a boosted sled. My $0.02.

 

[lightening1000]

I rode Nm's Pro for a day with a 3"X162 with HM turbo and Racers Edge skid. It worked wicked, I personally wouldn't run anything but a 3" on a boosted sled. My $0.02.

exactly after running a 174x3 last year there is never going back for me either, the 3 inch is incredible even in a na sled like my doo was.

 

[davidbaron]

I've had both tracks in the past, and the 2.5" might be a better all around track but nothing compares to the 3" in deep snow, nothing! If u r building a 174 turbo then u probably plan to ride deep snow and why wouldn't you want the best track if that. The 3" is harder on sliders but $20 a peace is nothing when you start to look at the cost of this sled. if you r gonna spend all that money, make it count. 3" is my sugestion.

 

[Chrisco]

You know I dont know for sure I would say yes worst case you have to mod the tunnel dump a bit

 

[hypnotoad]

Nice set up, pics look good. I run the BD kit and wonder if the avid case will still allow enough room for the tunnel dump exhaust ?

I've actually left a message with Reid with Boondocker about this exact question, when I hear back from him I'll post it up

 

[Dirt2oil]

Talked to Robbie at avid and he sent me a pic, looks like the muffler will clear the chaincase. But now I wonder with the track moved down will the exhaust be blowing directly onto the track?

 

[hypnotoad]

that's a good point, never even thought about that

 

[Dirt2oil]

Everytime I think I'm making head room something else pops up. Without butchering the tunnel some more and having a custom muffler made I'm not sure a way around this. As of now the bottom side of the track rides just above the tunnel dump. With the avid case the track would ride approx right in the middle of the exhaust hole. Any suggestions on this issue??

 

[hypnotoad]

i'm not really sure, hopefully this combo can be made to work with out major changes

 

[Dirt2oil]

Me too. I'm really open to suggestions and ideas on this. Would really love to run the 3" on this chassis under boost! So lets start tossing some ideas around!

 

[Xtremist]

i put a 174 3'' on my apex last year before the riding season started and i love it, in deep snow that track is amazing, and after the whole season it still looks like brand new, no torn lugs etc. 3 inch is the way to go.

 

[Dirt2oil]

I think the 3 inch is the way to go too. Haha I just can't seem to make it work at the moment with my tunnel dump.