Want to put a few more mods on my 01 xc800sp but do not want to mod it to the point that it is unreliable. I just put an m-10 in it which will be nice for this year. I also put a new jigsaw track on it with 144 woody's studs. I also have c&a pro skis. Have not really touched the engine purposely not to make the sled unreliable. Anyone have any suggestions to beef up horse power but not make the sled to unreliable because i do not wrench on my own sled. Thanks guys.

I put a Team clutch on mine and was really happy that I did. Up and down shift was greatly improved and it seemed to pull a little harder than with my Polaris secondary. I recommend it highly.

it really depends on how much you want to spend? i would recommend to do this for about 8 to 10 hp gain and a lot faster acceleration

Hotseat poerdome sleeper heads $330
Vforce reed $230
Rejetting $10 (depends on what you buy)
Clutch kit or team clutch $150-350
This will accaully make the sled more dependable then it is now the hotseat heads a great and the powerdome are interchangeable for different elevations and octanes
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billiet head kits

I've got the 01 XCSP 700 and have a hot seat clutch kit andswear by it....next are V-force reeds and a single chubby pipe! :cool:

i got hotseat head on the RMK and vforce reeds (i didnt mention that earlier) it really is a great set up and can just switch out the powerdome to go to the mountain and not have to rejet and re clutch so much

'01 XC8 came with a Polaris roller secondary. If it hasn't been replaced, Team clutch not necessary. Polaris roller works pretty good for trail use. Some didn't like them for racing or high performance work due to limited availability of aftermarket helixes for custom tuning. Shouldn't be an issue for trail.

I would have whoever is doing your maintenance go through your primary and secondary clutches, making sure they are clean with no broken/badly worn parts. As part of that, have them install a new spring in each side. If the springs are original, no matter the milage, they are tired and costing you performance.

Have them check your motor mounts, paying special attention to the left front. The big blocks are pretty hard on them. If there is money in the budget, have a torque arm (SLP makes the most popular) installed - especially if you do any jumping. That will eliminate the motor mount issue, help keep the belt in alignment for good performance and long life.

I would have them install a Tempaflo. This will keep your jetting spot on no matter the temp you are running in. Motor stays nice and crisp at all times.

Then I would have them install a 2" handlebar riser, using the SKS/RMK collars to make up the differeence in height below the handlebar pad while maintaining factory appearace. The difference in balance and control this simple mod gives has to be felt to be believed - especially if you are on the tall side.

Bucks spent for bang received, for a very reasonable amount of money, the work above will never be beat by any other mods. You'll thank yourself every time you're on it.

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gotta agree 100% with michahicks. Tuning a sled spot on is always the best way to improve performance. Throwing pipes, reeds and heads at a sled for huge dollars never makes your sled more reliable than stock!!! The factories purposely make every attempt to make the sleds abuse proof.
Since you don't do any wrenching of your own and just want to ride, keep the sled simple. I will always put my cash on a very well tuned stocker verses some piecemealed together modded sled that looks and sounds like garbage. In addition when it comes time to sell you don't have to justify $1,500-$3,000 in mods that you will never ever recoup.

What about an intake?

dont waste money on vforce reeds. they only work at high revs. theres no reason to put a head on it if your not twin piping it or running race gas. mhicks is right about the roller clutch. slp single pipe is hands down the best mod for that sled period. and a single pipe wont compromise the reliability at all.

Excellent, thanks guys. I had him go through the clutch and he did say it needed a little work, so thats good. Thanks for the input.