Does Venting Make That Much Difference??

[BC Sno-Ghost]

I've had a few people tell me now that should do some venting on my 2004 800 REV. Supposedly to save on belt wear etc, etc. I've looked at some kits and the whole installation process looks pretty straight forward and I'm sure it's beneficial anytime you can run lower engine temps, but the question I have is, with doing mostly off trail powder riding don't the vents just plug up with snow anyway? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if I have to stop every 10 minutes and clean out the vents, I don't really see the benefits of it. Correct me here.
Thanks in advance.

 

[maxwell]

its not as crucial on the rev as it is the xp. i find proper clutching/alignment and adding a clutch floater temps are always cold to the touch.

that being said removing engine bay heat is never a bad thing and those temps i acheive are with a large clutch side vent.

for the 80$ its a must.

 

[sub zero]

I've had a few people tell me now that should do some venting on my 2004 800 REV. Supposedly to save on belt wear etc, etc. I've looked at some kits and the whole installation process looks pretty straight forward and I'm sure it's beneficial anytime you can run lower engine temps, but the question I have is, with doing mostly off trail powder riding don't the vents just plug up with snow anyway? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if I have to stop every 10 minutes and clean out the vents, I don't really see the benefits of it. Correct me here.
Thanks in advance.

but i thought you had a turbo nytro? ha i pegged you for a rev rider. i guess i wasnt wrong after all.

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

but i thought you had a turbo nytro? ha i pegged you for a rev rider. i guess i wasnt wrong after all.

Sphincter says "What".

 

[jaredszakacs]

I would say quite beneficial you gotta get that heat out of the engine bay and away from the clutches only problem I had was I bought some vent kits from slp and ended up ripping the one vent on the clutch side on a stump kinda wrecked my week as the snow was quite deep lol but i would say that mo flow vents and those guys have come a long ways on there vent kits and have beefed the material up so i would definately say it is worth it!!

 

[Bogger]

What?

 

[Rucky]

I've had a few people tell me now that should do some venting on my 2004 800 REV. Supposedly to save on belt wear etc, etc. I've looked at some kits and the whole installation process looks pretty straight forward and I'm sure it's beneficial anytime you can run lower engine temps, but the question I have is, with doing mostly off trail powder riding don't the vents just plug up with snow anyway? Sorry if this is a stupid question, but if I have to stop every 10 minutes and clean out the vents, I don't really see the benefits of it. Correct me here.
Thanks in advance.

Try running with full winter gear, then try running with a breathable t-shirt. In which case do you perform better? :d

 

[sub zero]

Sphincter says "What".

 

[OnlyPolaris]

deffinately a good idea. cooler exhaust temps help stop stuff from melting and cooler clutch temps makes for better belt wear and life.

 

[powerteker]

well...my clutches wer hot now there cold and i was burning belts now im not...buy the vent kit, best money ive spent....07 summit

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

As I expected...a couple of intellectual responses from the usual intellects. Thanks for the helpful feedback from those who gave an actual response to my question, however do you guys have problems with the vents plugging up with snow. I know the advantages of running lower temps when the vents are open and clear which is easy to accomplish when you're on trails all the time, but I don't want to have to be constantly clearing my vents and maybe even making matters worse if I don't when I'm off trail.

 

[0neoldfart]

I rode REV's in the mountains for 4 seasons - venting them (and getting rid of the plastic part of the belt guard / clutch cover is essential). As for the other part (the plugging off part), I found that SLP vents don't plug off, and heck, even cat proof screen door material doesn't plug easily if it is placed in the right locations. I used two SLP flow rites on the left shock tower, and vented the rear of the panels (and used cat proof nylon screen door) to keep snow from getting in. Hope this helps.

 

[teeroy]

guess I'll be the odd man out again, I don't have any vents cut into my XP. the only thing is that I don't ride revy and everyone says to ride there I'll need vents. my sled doesn't seem to need them in valemount or mcbride areas, snow there must not be as heavy.

 

[Rucky]

In spring conditions where snow is sticky, it'll stick to anything. If your vents are facing down, the laws of gravity take over and snow is not likely to stick... "Exhaust" vents so to speak, that are removing hot air from the engine may or may not plug up as a result of the heat melting snow into ice... You know the drill. It's not rocket science. They help, and don't tend to plug much. Worth the money. Cooler = better in this world.

 

[pistonbroke800]

I run vents on my sled and they made it so i could change my clickers with bare hands. Before i could hardly touch my clutches.
As for snow sticking to them i find the engine heat melts all the snow away from the vents and they are usually pretty clear.

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

Thanks a lot guys. Good point that with the heat escaping should melt the snow and keep the vent clear. I'm gonna check Home Depot and see what they have for material.... or I may just pick up a kit from one of the vent manufacturers.
Cheers.

 

[ridealaska]

This is kinda off topic. But if I take all my under hood foam out and put vents in do you think I'll still need heat tape on the plastics?

 

[tex78]

Thanks a lot guys. Good point that with the heat escaping should melt the snow and keep the vent clear. I'm gonna check Home Depot and see what they have for material.... or I may just pick up a kit from one of the vent manufacturers.
Cheers.

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