TM8 Vs. Dragon Turbo

ikold · Jan 13, 2010

Am going to bite the bullet and get myself a turbo sled. I do mostly in the trees boondocking in co, wy, ut. Generally 9k ft and up to about 13k.

How are the Dragon turbos holding up relative to the Arctic Cat's ? Kind of a loaded questions I suppose to ask in the Polaris forum.

I have an 06 Polaris 900 that I have been really happy with but its kind of a pig.

How is the longevity of these sleds?

Thanks

WyoBoy1000 · Jan 13, 2010

I've seen both run and last very well. But riding in those areas the a 09-2010 pgm8 will do as much or more than a td8. The track is a big deal, the d8 is a trencher compared to the M8, I know a guy that put a PC track under his Trmk800 but havent heard how its doing. The M8 is also lighter and looses weight faster. But I have heard the same track speed out of both with about the same boost. I like the way both ride, but the m8 is a little more predictable. The d8 skis are 10x better. the trail ride on a m8 sucks.
Really it comes down to how much you spend, they can be made equal.
But if your happy with your 900 you'll be happy with anything.

TIM · Jan 13, 2010

having rode both, i would go with the cat.
the pol mapping is quite interesting.

tim

Ricks 32 · Jan 13, 2010

I've been on both. I do have more time on the Dragon, but they both work extremely well. We put a Power Claw on the Dragon and it flat out works. I really think that both sleds are similar in feel. I like the M sled better on a sidehill and the Dragon trenches a bit more on a climb. They are both great boondocking sleds.

Good luck.

snofoshow · Jan 13, 2010

I have owned both. Have a buddy who rides a M8 pump gas and it rips. Not sure if its any better than mine but I would go with which one has the better deal. Seems like a Polaris holds their value a little better though. My two cents

Jmanwillis · Jan 13, 2010

It all comes down to what you like. If you ride in Utah you will want a long track as you probably already know. I ride a 08 polaris 700 163 turbo in utah on ten pounds of boost it gets me everywhere I shouldn't be.

You should Turbo your 900 they make awsome power you could put the 900 on a diet and turbo it and have a bad *** sled. Derek from attitude has for sales a kit for the 900's that will out run the 800's. I also have a 05 900 if i had a 06 i would of turboed it.

Jkinzer · Jan 13, 2010

i put 3300 trouble free miles on mine last year... have had a few speed bumps this year but seem to have everything figured out again. had quite a few guys in our area switch from m8 turbos to D8 turbos this year

PGTDragon · Jan 14, 2010

Both sleds will hold up just fine with a turbo, HP will be about the same. It is just a matter of which chassis you like best. The Dragon handles better, turns quicker etc, but the M is very stable and predictable, both are very easy to ride. I did not care for the Polaris rear suspension or WE shocks, so they were changed (pick your aftermarket preference), this being said I have more into the Dragon than an M8 would cost, but I am happier with the handling and ride of the IQ chassis . In the end you can not go wrong with either choice, build the one you like riding the most and can get the best dealer support for, and have fun. I have also never had any problem with the 5.1 track on the Poo, in the snow we have in Co and Wy, the track does very well, I understand that it has issues in wet, concrete snow but I have had nothing but good results in our powder.

twsandrew · Jan 14, 2010

Both are really good and it comes down to preference. Weak pt in the dragon is the track and skid as has been mentioned. I do think the cat will make more power as the kits have been out many years longer and at 16lbs a M8 is really strong but both are great. The Po is sure easy to work on and fun to ride but I think the Cat will go higher and faster especially in deep snow. Use M8s for 9k or under are a screaming deal

1badcowboy · Jan 18, 2010

what ever you can get the best deal on they bloth rune real nice. pol fuel mapping is a lil hard to figure out tho

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