Does a 08 RS Vector GT need tunnel protectors?

[ragdoll]

Kinda confused on this by what some others are saying. Also, what size/type studs would you recommend?

 

[oldyoung]

rip the heat exchanger

If you have studs and a rear heat exchanger you need to shim the tunnel protecters that come with the sled another 3/4 if a inch or the sluds with rip the heat exchanger

 

[oldyoung]

The studs I put in are 1/4 inch above the lugs

 

[Vector Julie]

Kinda confused on this by what some others are saying. Also, what size/type studs would you recommend?

If your sled is the 121" shorty, it already has tunnel protectors in the tunnel.
If a rear heat exchanger has been installed no additional protectors are needed since the HE is located up in the extreme corner of tunnel and just ahead of the flap and out of the way of track.
Most riders are using 1.325/1.375 length studs which place the stud about 1/4" above tip of track lug. This is assuming you have the 1-1/4 ripsaw track.

 

[oldyoung]

I have a vector LTX 136 It came with tunnel protectors BUT DID NOT PROTECT the heat exchanger with the track studded

 

[ragdoll]

Kinda confused on this by what some others are saying. Also, what size/type studs would you recommend?

If your sled is the 121" shorty, it already has tunnel protectors in the tunnel.
If a rear heat exchanger has been installed no additional protectors are needed since the HE is located up in the extreme corner of tunnel and just ahead of the flap and out of the way of track.
Most riders are using 1.325/1.375 length studs which place the stud about 1/4" above tip of track lug. This is assuming you have the 1-1/4 ripsaw track.

Thanks, it's the 121, and the paddle height is 1.25. Going by Woodys application guide, they concur with you - 1.325 studs. Think I'll go with their Signature Series, stainless steel.

Thanks all

 

[Vector Julie]

Kinda confused on this by what some others are saying. Also, what size/type studs would you recommend?

If your sled is the 121" shorty, it already has tunnel protectors in the tunnel.
If a rear heat exchanger has been installed no additional protectors are needed since the HE is located up in the extreme corner of tunnel and just ahead of the flap and out of the way of track.
Most riders are using 1.325/1.375 length studs which place the stud about 1/4" above tip of track lug. This is assuming you have the 1-1/4 ripsaw track.

Thanks, it's the 121, and the paddle height is 1.25. Going by Woodys application guide, they concur with you - 1.325 studs. Think I'll go with their Signature Series, stainless steel.

Thanks all

I believe the Signature Series by Woodys has a 15/16" diameter head. This seems to me to be a little undersize for a 1.325/1.375 tall stud. I know the Gold Digger Series has a full 1.0" diameter head.

On my 2009 LTX I have Extreme Max 1.400 SS which measure 1.325 tall(same as Woodys Gold Digger) and 108 up the center. I have been really satisfied with them after 1800 miles and none broken, bent or pulled thru.

Purchased them on e-bay from Rec-Direct early in the season, killer prices.

 

[oldyoung]

You had no problem with the HEAT EXCHANGER when you studed the track??

 

[Vector Julie]

You had no problem with the HEAT EXCHANGER when you studed the track??

On the 2009 LTX, I added an additional piece of 3/4x1.0 aluminum tube to the factory tunnel protectors.
On my wifes 2006 Vector 121" shorty which I added a rear heat exchanger, it has original factory tunnel protectors with no additional protection.
The LTX has 1.400 Extreme Max and the 121" has Stud Boy 1.375, both have double backers w/tall nuts.
No problem with studs contacting HE on both sleds. LTX has 1800 miles and 2006 121" has 4100 miles.