MXZ 700 can we make it faster? YUP!!

[@kenm5193]

Excellent video. what a huge improvement on the ski doo. love all the old sleds so easy to work on. keep those videos coming great job

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@mikerobinson1053]

Those 700 twins were great motors. Tip: Run a straightedge across the face of both exhaust ports and align both cylinders before you torque them down. Your exhaust manifold gasket will seal up better (assuming the manifold isn’t warped, which is fairly common…check that with the straightedge too!). I had the exact same sled. A great clutch setup is 200/350 spring, 287 ramps (hard to find these days), 18.5 or 19 gram pins, 52/48 helix, beige spring in B6. Use your clickers from there to dial in 8K, no more. Mine ran fantastic…miss that thing. Cheers 🍺

[@randyolan1273]

Just wondering, did you ditch the break-in fuel on yup?

[@terryattewell5842]

You are the man when it comes to repairing stuff. Love your videos, keep them coming

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Thanks, will do!🍻

[@traffic8829]

Great video showing the step by step process! Well done sir

[@anthonysgarage]

Great series! As a Polaris guy, I just gotta point out, that Polaris isn't even a power valve motor. Mint.👌🏻

[@allenjones4141]

Damn! Now that’s a good repair and improvement.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@jeffreyhagelin5927]

As a starting point with the TRA, generally it's the lowest clicker number you can get without bogging down the rpm's as a starting point,, that is where the best acceleration and best top speed will be found. If you find yourself at #6, to find the proper operating shift, rpm, spring and pin weight are two options. Also, the higher ramp numbers have progressively less "push" from the pin weights, due to the increased angle...more degrees less push, more rpm's, lower numbers, greater push in the clutch, lower angle.

[@89JDmac]

Pete, I've been watching a lot of your sled videos and just subbed. Gave me the motivation to get out and put a new stator in my 99 Mach Z

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻 that's great!

[@krisi.2011]

Stator is the only issue I've ever had on my 2002 mach z I've gone through 4or 5 so far .

[@fuhrstpuhl3278]

That's the fun part of sleddin, a little competition. Everything has to work together, belt, clutches, power valves and decent compression the challenge is keeping everything workin, great video.

[@martyfield694]

Nice job on the Doo. You didn't mention if they were both studded or not. This is my new favourite sledding channel, too bad the snow is almost gone. Keep on wrenchin'

[@sooperdan]

When those new 700’s came out I had to have one, bought a 2000 formula z 700 , I also purchased the heel clicker clutch kit, I found a set up that got me 108mph on radar in 1200 feet, then 88 in 500 at a local radar run. Love the old 700 engines

[@ehguy3628]

Just another excellent video. Good pacing, and always interesting.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@hyperactive216]

I’ve got the same Polaris 700. I gave it to my son last year and scaled down to the 600 but gained an electric start and reverse lol.

[@gregscott1231]

Way to work Pete!! You the man!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@danielostman5805]

i always break in my engines pretty aggresive, i rev them to max from time to time, BUT i never hold the engine on max rev for a long period of time, i say break them in with alot of variation in rpm but never hold wide open for long. that have worked great for me, i have never killed an engine while breaking it in and they last a long time. :)

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Great deal Todd, you the man, that's why we all watch your informative videos.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Nice rebuild explaining well done.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great video. Very good content like how you went step by step on the rebuild... The Ski Doo is running like it should now... Again great job 👍👍...

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

Another method some guys are using when doing the top end is to save installing the wrist pins AFTER the piston are already fitted into the cylinder, then with the connecting rod up to the top of the stroke, feed the wrist pin back home, as normal. I haven't tried this yet myself but it makes sense, since it should be a bit easier.

[@livewire2474]

Great vid bro that doo certainly came alive with a little tlc

[@b01tact10n]

Awesome work! good ending those are all fast sleds no doubt. One day I was finishing on tightening the suspension on my SPORT SKS and my cousin showed up and I noticed his Trail sounded very different... I was curious so I checked under the hood, he had his old still strong custom mounted 503 engine in the 488s place... and said he is tearing down the engine because it started to knock. 🤣 I was in awe and smiles because he done the same with a tundra body and a Galaxy engine though.I don't know how he does that kind of work 😁

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks! your cousin sounds like a handy fella! 🍻

[@terancestevens5922]

Love your videos hello from Saskatchewan

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻 and hello 👍

[@stevenbaker9327]

I always left the exhaust manifold bolted on and removed and installed the jugs as a pair...it keeps them alighned to each other better. I did about 40 of them in 2001 due to a piston recall. People that didn't bring them in when notified usually ended up with a grenaded engine!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Good tip!🍻

[@ronjohnstone1766]

2001 700 mxz X with the largest heads racing carburetors reeds...with 200k on new rebuild ...goes 110mph all the time ...love it..!😂

[@Hockeyfan9884]

By the jump'ins Todd,, excellent and informative video. Frig sake, I love my 900 Tripple A.C. 1997, But I want a 440 X.C.R.

[@Ragna-Rok1]

my 02 was a rocket in its prime....ran it to 7k miles with no issue before selling it....had a belt go on the trail, that was it

[@scottk229]

Hey Pete, found your channel a month ago. Was trying to figure out if you were somewhere in the maritimes. Found out your not to far from me. Anyway absolutely love your videos and more importantly your 1 liners. Keep up your great work. Scott 03 yamaha rx1

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@stevenbaker9327]

Thin film of anerobic gasket sealer is recommended on both sides of base gasket to alleviate the coolant eating through water passages in gasket. Which WAS an issue with sleds with miles on them!

[@hbandere]

Glad to see the ski-doo redemption! I love my ‘02 700. Eats new 600HO sleds for brecky

[@falcon9158]

Definitely glad I stumbled across this channel. Been binge watching your videos love em!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

lol thats awesome! thanks for watching 🍻

[@tboystoys5682]

Love the Vids brother. I got an 03 Mxz X 800R that will hold its own against my 17 renegade 850X

[@ranchdog7920]

Great content Pete.

[@skitchyvideos4463]

When I test run to see how much power I had on my 03 mxz 700 was somewhere around 140 mph with 144 track but short tracks are alot faster same with long tracks

[@TT-hi1qv]

Stock they where fast! Great snowmobile I ran 11,000 Maine miles on the same stock engine…

[@mattmyles3908]

Love the channel. I’ve watched every video you have lol. Cheers 🍻

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@iBackshift]

Remove the windage trays (shields) off the secondary clutch and it will run 40+ degrees cooler. They are on there for sound emissions, but do nothing for dissipating heat.

[@rotax700]

Can you explain the process of doing this? I actually have some of your clutches components in my sled

[@GearheadRob319]

@@rotax700 lol

[@GearheadRob319]

those are for high speed.

[@rotax700]

@@GearheadRob319 I don't really get what your point is here. I don't know if you know who dynamo joe is but he is one of the most experienced clutch tuners around especially when it comes to old ski Doos

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

@@rotax700 Windage plates are for reduction of aerodynamic losses at high speeds, This is taken from the Ski -doo race department testing. Respect for Dynamic Joe.

[@123devinzz1]

id be curious if that srx has some powervalve issues too. they were famous for pulling the cables through

[@thunderroad7289]

It does have power valve issues you could hear it. I know I have 5 of them 1 98s 1 99 1 2000 1 2001 and 1 2002. Those valves need cleaned every season and also need to get adjusted. You have to also keep eye on the clutches on them.

[@coryernewein]

I am not getting rid of my 02 Polaris until parts are unobtainium

[@gregdalton4212]

Awesome videos! Just subscribed afyer watching. You got me looking for an early 2000's muscle sled. Lol. I have my newer sled but we dont get much snow in lower michigan so i cant ride it unless we head to the upper lower or the u.p.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

that's awesome!!! thank you 🍻

[@coryernewein]

That poo was in a hurry on the last pass for sure🤙

[@lucascady4992]

I was thinking Clutching was off? 🤔 My 670 Formula Z has adjustable weights on the primary, I've had the wrong before and it wouldn't engage the secondary properly and revved to the Moon! Put the clickers back to middle level and she screamed!

[@stevetheriault4164]

GREAT JOB fixing your buddies SLED man

[@jeffreyhagelin5927]

Obviously this is not the first rebuild, otherwise there would be those damn cage less needle bearings. 😄

[@GabrielLenek]

That's what I thought pulling out my top end lmao

[@RayFMak]

Another great video.. you guys have too much fun ✌🏻

[@northofhwy8180]

Nice fox on the skidog

[@davidbrennan5]

That is better, I felt bad for the Skidoo guys. I remember the SRX was good on top end and the 98 700 Polaris and 2002 700 Polaris XC were good performers until the firecats came around. I think Skidoo's 1999 670HO was their best 700cc sled back then. Polaris also had a 700cc triple XCR in 1998-1999 that was a good performer on the lakes.

[@mudbrats]

Great vid to show what things people should be on the lookout for. Kinda not fair casu the big RNDH decnal adds 10mph on its own 😂

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

lmao at least 10mph! 🤣 thanks for watching 🍻

[@crushthis123]

I'm a machinest and out of common sence i drilled holes to the outer most part of thee bearings so they had an exchange of oil fuel to keep the bearing to keep it properly lubricated. That was 20 years ago

[@mikepurdue7472]

Thank you for this video. I have a 600 of the same thing, and this is very helpful!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

I'm glad you found it helpful! 🍻 thanks for watching!

[@deanhuffman48]

That ski Doo should bee called the wasp fast as hell and if u don't watch it u will get stung great channel bud I'm hooked!!!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks! 🍻

[@bartdaw6681]

I had an old evinerude 135 hp outboard and I put weisco racing pistons and did that ever make a difference in compression. They had the dowels half way in the ring groove and the rings overlapped instead of having a ring gap, made way more horsepower but sadly they don’t seem to make them anymore.

[@rhyno5228]

Nice work Pete

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@petergorenc6691]

Hello, I’ve been watching now for a bit and love your channel, love your content. Where are you located in Canada? I would love to bring my sled in for service if not to far away from me. Thanks

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻. we are located in a small town near peterborough Ontario.

[@robinkoenig]

The clickers on those TRA’s on that sled were set to run on 3 if everything was working correctly.

[@danagibbons99]

Good content man. Enjoying your channel

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

right on! thanks 🍻

[@GarageWorx]

Who else is still rockin the ZX chassis?

[@matthewbegin3462]

Zx here, love the trailing arm vintage sleds

[@ajdonard2617]

Use thin gaskets it’ll give you good compressions on both sides and some light weight pistons would make the compression more strong mine goes to 190 on both sides and it’s an 600 Xp chassis jets clutching pulley been tuned so it’s good on take offs and top end could keep up with an 850

[@pierredrouin2627]

You should try the clutch to 4 because at 6 you have to much power to start and not enough top end!!

[@MoneyGrip70]

I miss my mxz 700 2000 was my go to

[@nativenation3296]

Try the clickers on 1 and watch your rpm peak, if rpm is not reached move the clickers up.

[@06goatm6]

lesson learned, you should always race your buddies to make sure nothing is wrong with your sled, and get a radar gun to double check the results and make sure shes running tip top

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

lol yessir! 🍻

[@jeffreytodaro5269]

Great job brother, thanks Turtle

[@Moto-Hobo]

Love your videos! I just have a question. I know you measure the bore, but how do you know what pistons to order? I'm trying to figure out the entire process before I tackle one by myself 😆.

[@MrJeffyb69]

To be fair, that AC ZR700 is basically running an old Wildcat 700 from 1991 :-) The Poo and Doo have more updated 700's. Honestly to be more fair, the Doo and Poo should race the 2003 F7. those 3 700 twins are closer in age to each other.

[@OGReeber]

The older ZR700 would walk all over a newer one. Factory twin pipes and hotter ignition. The newer 700 barely kept ahead of the 600 when it came back out.

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

​@@OGReeberNot likely.

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

I get the inclination you've eaten a fair amount of Ski Doo snow roost over the years. I can recall one Pussy cat driver who forgot to get his visor shield down in time and his helmet port was packed hard with roost ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrJeffyb69]

Not sure who that was intended for ??@@jeffreyhagelin3672

[@rman6099]

Great video man!!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@paulbrinston3336]

Should try the 700 on clicker 3 bud, they are run the fastest on clicker 3. If it’s not getting 8000rpm on 3 you need some clutch work 👌 Awesome vid

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻 we'll give it a go!

[@peterlindsay2869]

I normally run three heat cycles before I even spend the track. Then first three tanks of fuel 40 to 1. Never had one come back with a problem lol. Little on the cautious side probably but better safe than sorry

[@stevenbaker9327]

Rave valve issues when I was in the dealership...yep!

[@mrfarmall-vk4gw]

Nice job, that rotax is a ripper!

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks! 🍻

[@ryanxcr800]

Wheres the speed runs with you and your bros sleds this year.

[@GoofieNewfie69]

If it were a fan cooled the fan side is usually better.. On slop cooled, wear like that (assuming it was properly assembled) would indicate a carb imbalance, one side working harder than the other. Not many people spend the time to balance(sync) their carbs.

[@LSDdreams808]

My 2002 will do 110 on the lake all day long He also has boyesen rage cages for reeds very good choice since the rubber crab boots crack over time from engine vibration an will lean it out.

[@aatutoivanen4117]

110 kph?

[@LSDdreams808]

@@aatutoivanen4117 mph

[@aatutoivanen4117]

@@LSDdreams808 how the heck

[@LSDdreams808]

@@aatutoivanen4117 its not that hard minde you this is on a lake an i have studds an aftermarket reeds an they are good for 3 extra hp an maintenance is key.

[@billyb.9878]

Dam wish I had a guy like you in the hood. But getting into Canada for me is impossible. I got an old phazer 2 for ice fishing & I would gladly pay u to go thru it. But ill get me an education by watching. Thanks.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@Ticdaniel]

Good explanation and nice work 👍👍👍👍

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@rickr9776]

What do you think is the most reliable brand? You seem like your a good snowmobile mechanic 🍻

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

lol thanks 🍻. I'm a yamaha and arctic cat fan myself 👍

[@clarkallen4541]

Co-op guy with the cameo appearance….did you cut him loose or is he just on break? 😂😜😂😜

[@jasonlepak9290]

Interesting to me you didn’t go over position ring end gap. Otherwise great video

[@ryanxcr800]

Or piston to cylinder wall clearance 🤔

[@funtyes1970]

dude you make great video's you should have way more then 5k subs

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks 🍻

[@robertlundholm8156]

What song is it that you play? I like it!

[@ethancowlishaw8756]

You should put a can an pipe on it to settle the dispute if cans actually make them faster or not

[@kylecrawford5103]

Some of your hand gestures and whistle noises makes me wonder if you're a Vice Grip Garage fan? Or maybe he's a RNDH fan. You're both enjoyable to watch.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

lol well ill be dipped! another fella that watches vice grip garage lol 🤣🍻

[@kylecrawford5103]

@@rednecksdirtyhands Well keep up the good work, and thanks for giving a fella and fellettes some good content to sink their peepers into. Merry Christmas.

[@joshbower3910]

I like all of your videos by any chance did you get any your sticker in yet

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

I've got some stickers, just gotta get set up to sell them 🍻

[@christianbeauchamp5321]

Great video 👌

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

Thanks 👍🍻

[@petersmith-cg3ry]

Priceless commentary

[@michaelyarmie4858]

If he blew the motor.. Ask him how it tasted..hahaha

[@ItDanks]

great video. going to be doing my 2000 mxz 700 this week as well for the first time, by myself anyway. any idea what the factory ring gap specs are? just want to make sure I don't catch a valve and end up back where I started, thanks.

[@ItDanks]

Also forgot to ask but what coolant did you use to top up?

[@clem95627]

Are Cast or Forged pistons used as OEM in 2 stroke snowmobile motors by the factories?

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

I'm no expert on all makes and models by any means but I belive alot of stock pistons are cast whereas aftermarket ones like wiseco pistons are forged 🍻

[@wheelstandr]

Loved it! Great video.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thanks! 🍻

[@kymcalder9824]

Hi Pete, have had the pleasure to see many of your videos. My husband loves your channel. Do you by chance sell apparel with your logo? Would love to buy something for him.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

thank you! we are working on getting a website setup for some merchandise..hopefully have some soon! 🍻

[@Hockeyfan9884]

From North Canada, I say Zeee, Not Zed. lol. Great video Todd.

[@marcharris4176]

Just wondering I was taught to temporarily bolt the intake and exhaust before torquing the jugs down. Is this necessary?

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

I'm not too sure if it's necessary but I mean it can't hurt either! 🍻

[@marcharris4176]

@@rednecksdirtyhands great videos man. I love them revival videos and actually did a nice restoration on a 377 safari and a safari scout a few years back. Great dependable sleds. Happy new year to ya

[@Hondayo77]

rider weight comes into play as well

[@gilltherrien6569]

Hey bud, how do we order some of your swag….hoodie, torque I am in Winnipeg big fan of your channel.

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

that's awesome! I really appreciate the support!! we have a website www.rednecks-dirtyhands.com you can check out our merch there, cheers 🍻

[@gilltherrien6569]

Nice one.👍

[@chadswager1791]

And another great video!!! Love my ski doos I had a brand new formula 3 in 97 one of the fastest sleds I've ever rode came from create with a 120hp stock I raced a few ZRT 600s same yr as mine and that F3 ate em Alive also raced a 97 Polaris storm also smoked em!!! That F3 was a awesome sled!!

[@89ruthwalk72]

Were are you from I live in Cavan Ontario

[@stephentardif1028]

What about checking ring gap?.?.?

[@tedneitzel]

Good stuff

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

🍻

[@Richardsutherland-ry9gm]

Hey Pete,I have. 2016 Polaris 800 Rush pro s I bought new,put 24000 klks on it and motor has never been touched.I drive hard,just ask my buds as they eat my dustLol 115 compression on each side,should it be rebuilt or drive it till she blows?How many cases of Bud Light to rebuild it!Lol

[@rednecksdirtyhands]

lol sounds like you got a Nice One there! almost want to see how far she'll go!! 🤣🍻

[@markfeasel9431]

Like your channel. Great explanation

[@garyclemons1129]

If you don't mind me asking what is the ratio of the premax that you put in the tank

[@romper4444]

He said 50:1

[@RyanCharles701]

Missin that SRX. Great videos though