Building my dream snowmobile : Arctic Cat M8000

[@mountainrider1975]

I read arctic cat dream sled in the title and I immediately was interested, love seeing this keep it up!

[@projectpowersports]

Cool man and thank you!! Yeah it seems there’s not many cat builds out there! But been on cat since a kitty kat lol

[@JackTruitt]

@@projectpowersports any plans for a catalyst?

[@projectpowersports]

@@JackTruitt there might be one sitting in the shop right now. 😎 My dad bought one I’m definitely excited to try it out and compare the two sleds.

[@rayland8553]

Love the rear grab handle. Great build, should be proud of it!

[@projectpowersports]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment!

[@joshgessinger4509]

Love my cats iv owned all brands over the years also rode many different sleds. Some really good sleds out there but for performance and durability cats hard to beat. Iv been riding since I was 5 years old I’m now 45. Raced cats 15 years in the NE SX and pro XC many wins and championships. My cats didn’t always come out the box perfect but after setup clutching i have always been very happy. Awesome build great looking sled.

[@EliAngwin]

Probably the only thing I truly miss after moving south is riding these. Although, I was also into old school Ski Doos and Yamahas... fun times!

[@snipervision1]

I’ve got a 19 ZR 8000 ltd. Started with BDX aka SSI’s stage one and it was great for two years but then I got too used to it so before last season I upgraded to their stage 2 kit. Wow that Jawz pipe plus tune really woke it up. No changes for this season other than more seat time. Congrats on your sled and build. Ssi is only 30 minutes from me in Cannon Falls, Mn, so I got a chance to chat with them when I purchased the parts. They are extremely nice and a wealth of knowledge. Much better than SLP or Speedwerx, which I have used in the past on Polaris trail sleds. Cheers!

[@projectpowersports]

That’s cool to hear man! Glad you are enjoying their kits. I think BDX really does a nice job with their products. I’ve chosen to keep my engine stock for now since I’m still on the beginner side of mountain riding! I’m sure your ZR is a sweet rig! Thanks for the comment!

[@MrJeffyb69]

Awesome sled!! The "ALL GREEN" look is just killer 🙂 I currently have a 2016 All Green limited, a 2016 all Black limited ( wrapped with Arctic FX wrap that looks all green) and had an all green F7 sno pro and all green Zr600 limited.

[@projectpowersports]

Very cool man I’m a sucker for lime green. Definitely sounds like a killer arctic cat fleet! I love the green camo 16-17 limited M8000s, those are incredible sleds.

[@MrJeffyb69]

Those are sharp indeed!@@projectpowersports

[@RS-hj7ow]

cant believe they still around. super kool. i thought this video was 20 years old when i seen arctic cat.

[@JL-gt6bg]

Sick! Btw, it would've beennice to see a side by side comparison on height change.

[@blackrim01]

Nice work man! Looking very professional and high quality!

[@projectpowersports]

Thanks man appreciate it!!

[@joelaichner3025]

Toys are like garage Art , have one of everything motorized, call it an Art Collection

[@PROMOT0]

Super good video. The sled turned out so sick🔥

[@projectpowersports]

Thank you!!

[@johnrafferty5266]

Great video and awesome build

[@projectpowersports]

@@johnrafferty5266 thank you!

[@coreylutz8617]

Some people have too much money on their hands... yes I'm just jealous haha. Nice build!

[@shawnhorne9296]

Nice ffsled great job and video

[@billdodson6541]

I’m a ski doo guy but you did a great job sled looks awesome 👍

[@projectpowersports]

Thank you! Nothing wrong with a ski doo! Awesome sleds as well!

[@RichFreireich]

Man she looks awesome!!!!

[@projectpowersports]

Thank you!!

[@1984TarpeN]

Last mod ! Tunnel cut, nice build :)

[@projectpowersports]

Thanks man!

[@jacobpleva2955]

Great video. Good job

[@AKBurgers]

Nice build? what does it do?

[@akfury83]

Nice work. Love the all green. Where did you get those ski/floor protectors?

[@projectpowersports]

Thanks man appreciate it! They are from tracks USA. shop.tracksusa.com/Ski-Boots-detail.htm?productId=-3387813&catalogId=-3769&fpg=1

[@shaunarnold499]

Beautiful sled

[@projectpowersports]

Thanks man!

[@ponycarfan]

Turned out awesome!

[@projectpowersports]

Thank you!

[@Schifsky_Visuals]

SWEET BUILD

[@projectpowersports]

Thank you!

[@brettburgess677c6]

Nice looking sled dude.

[@projectpowersports]

Thanks man!!

[@timdillon7045]

Looks fantastic I hav an 18 now I hav to spend some money

[@projectpowersports]

Awesome man! They are still great sleds!

[@lobbyrobby]

Awesome man. Now you can trade it in for a Polaris and really have fun lol

[@pawlukmack]

Wicked build, laundry list of parts!

[@projectpowersports]

Thanks man appreciate the comment!

[@bobbytables3675]

What lift is that?

[@projectpowersports]

The lift table is a Handy lift. www.handyindustries.com/product-category/motorcycle-atv-utv-lifts/

[@rationalron5511]

He picks Cat to build a dream sled 😂

[@gliderider7077]

Let me guess, ski doo guy?

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

Are you running a sway bar?

[@projectpowersports]

I am not running one

[@edvnilval1553]

where do you buy your snowflap??

[@projectpowersports]

It’s part of BDX’s rear bumper kit. I’m sure If you called them they would sell you one seperate from the bumper. www.bd-xtreme.com/index.php?id_product=1533&controller=product

[@brandonweiland9733]

What bar and bar riser size did you go with?

[@projectpowersports]

Running the Turcotte bar with a 2.5” riser. I originally had a 2” riser but much prefer the 2.5”

[@MRog40]

What are those ski wheels?

[@projectpowersports]

www.denniskirk.com/sports-parts-inc/orange-ski-wheels-dolly-set-sc-12015.p285296.prd/285296.sku?gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1lFzlVPYoB1TXdlV3P50HiHMdQhp5SHxdkgIlXpVgPUyIQrxpNXGRoCexwQAvD_BwE They work really well on concrete. Definitely not good for on gravel.

[@derrickbarksdale5370]

Reinstalled the ski bolts backwards, head of the bolt should be on the outside nut on the inside.

[@projectpowersports]

That’s how I installed them

[@joelaichner3025]

Back in the 90’s , ZR’s , slammed to the ground , low center of gravity , cornered ! Back Breakers ! My Buddy could almost keep up ? To my XC , we traded , turns out , he wasn’t as brave as me in the corners , plus his sled was studded

[@bertrenolds5]

haha, the adapt clutch an upgrade. Thing is a bigger pos than the team. nice build otherwise. Ditch the electric start bs and save some weight

[@projectpowersports]

Adapt was purchased right when they came out. Been working great for several 100 miles, we will see how if I have any trouble.

[@brandonmichaelis2752]

Beautiful rig, but no Alpha rail :( Have fun!

[@projectpowersports]

I had a alpha prior to this sled. I wanted to go twin rail for this build due to better handling in poor snow conditions. I am hoping to give a alpha rail a try again in the near future though

[@DJaquithFL]

Interesting back in the day it used to be priority one the engine, priority two the exhaust (HP), priority three skis and track .... and then the rest of the stuff.

[@projectpowersports]

Shooting for maximum reliability for in the back country by keeping the engine and tuning stock.

[@DJaquithFL]

@@projectpowersports .. If you're suggesting that a factory engine is more reliable than good quality aftermarket parts, then we would disagree. I've blown the top of the pistons off of plenty of stock Arctic Cat engines to know better.

[@joelaichner3025]

I’d have gone SLP Performance Edition motor first , cheaper I bet ? About $2600 dollars , not counting shipping both ways , love my motor

[@smplyizzy]

Nice

[@corysexton3970]

If I was a snowmobile company I would put all the best parts you could ever put and charge a fair price for it so they don't have to go out and do that themselves. There's a market for it

[@joelaichner3025]

Have your clutches balanced ! Stock isn’t perfect !

[@OneWhoWas]

Im not sure where the 80s hair metal spadex color ends, and the arctic cat green begins...

[@jodyharris4317]

👍👍👊

[@joelaichner3025]

Tweekers Modify !

[@steelmooseacsled2527]

I need a sled like that

[@projectpowersports]

Thanks man! Looks like you got some cool sleds! And like the right color tractors 👍🏼 we’ve got some spitfires on the farm also, fun machines!

[@steelmooseacsled2527]

@@projectpowersports cool!

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

Who buys an underpowered arctic cat then spends thousands of dollars to make it almost as good as a stock rmk/summit lol.. 😂

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

RMK can't even be ridden bud. All recalled. Polaris is trash.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

@@anythingadrenaline4515 I have a Lynx shredder lol. Just naming literally any other brand cause AC is bottom of the barrel garbage.

[@Canadianoutlaw420]

@@xGR1MxREAPERxliterally I mean they look mean till you race them 😂

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

@@Canadianoutlaw420 what he did to the sled makes it look cool, they are just soo slow and outdated it’s sad.. atleast they have a new chassis/gauge/motor next year. Too bad they will be $25000 out the door lol

[@Canadianoutlaw420]

@@xGR1MxREAPERx that’s what I mean those Arctic cats look all aggressive until you race them, and most likely any other sled company will eat that sled

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

This video is Cap. No one picks an arctic cat to make a “dream build” lol.. get out of here lol..

[@Jesus.7081]

It’s hard to tell if your being serious

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

Cats work very good here in Montana.

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

@@Jesus.7081 cats are old and outdated and slow… serious as a heart attack why would I write that if I didn’t mean it

[@Jesus.7081]

@@xGR1MxREAPERx what 😂 “outdated, old, and slow! I mean your right if you get a 440 older year but the newer years are by no means slow or outdated just depends on the trim level and year

[@xGR1MxREAPERx]

@@Jesus.7081 if you compare these old ass 2022 arctic cat 800 sleds to a new 850 Polaris or skidoo they feel like 440’s bro.. I hope to god the new 858 is a reliable powerful engine.. they are only 5 years behind like usual.. next year skidoo and Polaris will have a even newer engine and Arctic cat will have this engine for 20 years now… it’s pathetic.

[@gordonliddy9418]

Cool mediocre toy build.

[@RS-hj7ow]

skidoo and polaris both make sleds that just come like this,

[@fasterdura1772]

No one’s concerned about skidoo and Polaris here son..🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@jodyharris4317]

👍👍👊