Teth-Air
Active VIP Member
Maybe it was an 890 they started with and they down-sized it to meet the competition and now they have the big one ready for when the market demands it? I think it would be stupid to design a motor without thinking about ways to upsize the power later. Most motors designs of the past started with lower cc's and got bumped up over the years. If Cat released a 890 now, Doo would be forced to release a bigger NA. With a 858, Cat is not pushing the others to release bigger motors and leave it behind, once again.I always wonder why anyone in decision making would even consider something like an 858cc, several seasons after the 850 was introduced by the other two. I laughed when I saw that, 8cc more then its competition, now that's raising the bar LOL.
Why did they not put the real scare in the competition by introducing a real increase like 880 or 890. I'm sure that would make some rethink their sled option as an N/A sled if they would of, we will never know now.
And ya I agree, make it turbo ready for those looking for that.
Either way these are still sub 200hp factory.
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