ALTERNATE REVERSE GEAR KIT

[99669apex]

So as part of my upgrade for the 2011 season I’m installing a reverse kit on the MTX. As luck would have it I got a smoking deal on a new in the box kit from my local dealer.

The kit I got was an 8FP-W4759-03-00, which comes with a 38-tooth drive sprocket as opposed to the 40-tooth drive sprocket in the kit for the MTX. The kit is also for an Apex RTX.

Here’s the question: Are there any future problems I might experience running a 38-tooth sprocket versus the 40?

The engine is stock by the way and did I mention I got a smoking deal on the reverse kit yet?

 

[powder muncher]

Less performance in deep snow especially at higher altitudes.

 

[Sled Dog]

You will most likely have to clutch your gear ratio assuming your top gear is 21 tooth went from 1.90 to 1.80. You will see a higher top end as well. If you were touching the rev limiter which I am assuming you may have been at WOT you may be just fine. I say try it and see.

 

[pro116]

Just run 1 tooth smaller on the top and it will be pretty equivlent.

 

[powder muncher]

Just run 1 tooth smaller on the top and it will be pretty equivlent.

only works if your chaine allows for it, if you need a new chain and top gear the good deal may not be that good

 

[sledneck22]

I have my MTX geared at 1.8 and liked it with stock clutching. I still had the power in the deep snow but gained 5-10 mph on flat land. still didn't help with gas mileage because I was still running high rpms. I have since reclutched and waiting for snow to test.

 

[99669apex]

As luck would have it, my local dealer is going to switch out the 38-tooth gear with a 40. Life is good!

I guess buying a new Grizzly, and all the parts to fix my blown Viper engine from them is paying off in this case!