track change, will I loose power? - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

paintexpt · 03-16-2008, 12:29 PM

I have a 136 2" track and suspention from 2000 summit, I want to put this on my 96 formula 500 sl
will there be any power issues I should know before I make this change, it is currently a stock 121 track has like 3/4 paddles

iceman400 · 03-16-2008, 01:04 PM

you will lose alot of power with that change..i think a 136 is a bit big for a 500 but if you clutch it and gear it will should be alright!

Suferinsucotash · 03-16-2008, 03:16 PM

I agree with iceman that you will lose a lot of power, but with clutching and gearing changes it will mostly be top end speed that you lose. Some other things to think about...higher altitudes will decrease power even further...you may have tunnel clearance issues so you may need to switch to smaller drivers...you will need to extend your tunnel...you will need to extend or change your rails

iceman400 · 03-16-2008, 05:12 PM

Yea there is alot of things you will need to change.. i have thought about doing something like that to my sled but i figure there a 92 and a 93 why put more money into them than there worth? because i wanted a 136 inch track with a boss flat top seat and a 6 inch riser and tunnel extention.. that kinda stuff but i think if i do anything it will just be putting a sc10 rear skid in it like what SEG did.

Connor.

paintexpt · 03-17-2008, 09:11 AM

Sounds like I better just leave it as it is, It is a great sled in near mint condition, I think I'll just sell the parts, Thanks