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Setting up sidewinder into a race sled!!

Team Yami

Extreme
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May 26, 2015
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53
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25
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Upstate New York
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USA
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2007 Yamaha apex gt
Hey all,

Not sure if I’m posting in the right place since it’s been several years since I’ve been on TY but many of you on here know how to make some fast machines so thought I would try and get some input. I’m currently setting my 18 sidewinder up to be an ice drag sled for 1000’ runs. Currently have TD race map tunes, big fuel pump and regulator, intake, straight pipe, blow off valve, wastegate locker, 3 bar map sensor, 22/37 gearing, 10 tooth drivers, 10” wheels and 144x14 hacksaw speed track. Main thing that I need help figuring out is what everyone has found is the best clutch setup to start with (stock clutches for now), best suspension setup, and would like some opinions on my choice in gearing with the 22/37. ( As I’m not sure it was the right one)

Again thanks guys any input is appreciated!
 

KnappAttack

24X ISR World Drag Racing Champion
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Feb 19, 2004
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4,291
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Welch MN
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USA
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2023 Sidewinder LTX-LE
2017 Sidewinder LTX-LE
LOL, your not going to get any serious racer to give you a good ice drag setup on the internet I don't care where you post, but I can tell you you'll need a 1/2" track with hookers, and an ice drag setup. Drag racers don't run 1" tracks unless their on the snow. Only you are going to get all the setup answers you need by testing your #*$&@ off out on the lake with a draggy or timing lights. Test all setups till you're blue in the face and test again. Ice drags are 660 foot too.

The only way to win drag racing is work for it yourself, and if you can't figure it out your self, you'll never win unless you're in the bean field against podunk trail riders.
 

jonlafon1

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Aug 18, 2014
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3,924
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48
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Mount Morris, WI. Chaney Lake, Upper MI eh!
Country
USA
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2022 Sidewinder LTX_SE

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2017 Sidewinder LTX-SE. 11750 miles (SOLD)
LOL, your not going to get any serious racer to give you a good ice drag setup on the internet I don't care where you post, but I can tell you you'll need a 1/2" track with hookers, and an ice drag setup. Drag racers don't run 1" tracks unless their on the snow. Only you are going to get all the setup answers you need by testing your #*$&@ off out on the lake with a draggy or timing lights. Test all setups till you're blue in the face and test again. Ice drags are 660 foot too.

The only way to win drag racing is work for it yourself, and if you can't figure it out your self, you'll never win unless you're in the bean field against podunk trail riders.
Dead on 100%
 

Crossfire12

TY 4 Stroke Guru
Joined
Feb 13, 2017
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870
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67
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New York Adirondacks
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USA
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2010 Z1 Turbo ,2017 zr9000, F1100 turbo, 700 srx
LOCATION
Sacandaga reservoir
You can buy a full race sled from Hypersports set up for 1000 ft. Better than what you have with the bolt on speed.
 

Trailleader

Expert
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Feb 9, 2023
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38
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Wausau Wi
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USA
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17 9000 stage 4
LOL, your not going to get any serious racer to give you a good ice drag setup on the internet I don't care where you post, but I can tell you you'll need a 1/2" track with hookers, and an ice drag setup. Drag racers don't run 1" tracks unless their on the snow. Only you are going to get all the setup answers you need by testing your #*$&@ off out on the lake with a draggy or timing lights. Test all setups till you're blue in the face and test again. Ice drags are 660 foot too.

The only way to win drag racing is work for it yourself, and if you can't figure it out your self, you'll never win unless you're in the bean field against podunk trail riders.
Hey all,

Not sure if I’m posting in the right place since it’s been several years since I’ve been on TY but many of you on here know how to make some fast machines so thought I would try and get some input. I’m currently setting my 18 sidewinder up to be an ice drag sled for 1000’ runs. Currently have TD race map tunes, big fuel pump and regulator, intake, straight pipe, blow off valve, wastegate locker, 3 bar map sensor, 22/37 gearing, 10 tooth drivers, 10” wheels and 144x14 hacksaw speed track. Main thing that I need help figuring out is what everyone has found is the best clutch setup to start with (stock clutches for now), best suspension setup, and would like some opinions on my choice in gearing with the 22/37. ( As I’m not sure it was the right one)

Again thanks guys any input is appreciated!
How fast do you want to go?
I believe hypersports sled went 146 in 1000 ft with stock turbo
If it was me I’d go link ecu and tune myself and build that way. Tuned on lake will be better than can tune
Drag race 1.91- 1.80 will work
Speed run is different obviously
 
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Crossfire12

TY 4 Stroke Guru
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New York Adirondacks
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USA
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2010 Z1 Turbo ,2017 zr9000, F1100 turbo, 700 srx
LOCATION
Sacandaga reservoir
D&D Performance in upstate NY will build you anything, I saw some sleds there, sidewinders, polaris boost, etc they have setup from mild to wild, look them up, you can purchase there parts and build yourself, good customer service
 

Crossfire12

TY 4 Stroke Guru
Joined
Feb 13, 2017
Messages
870
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67
Location
New York Adirondacks
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USA
Snowmobile
2010 Z1 Turbo ,2017 zr9000, F1100 turbo, 700 srx
LOCATION
Sacandaga reservoir
Performance only sleds any make. New owners
 


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