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Not sure about the 8 tooth clearance.

I have the 3" track with 7 tooth 3.0" pitch drivers and will be switching to the 6 tooth 3.5" pitch from Avid Products.

From what I understand, the larger the pitch, the larger the column of snow that the leading paddle creates for the next paddle to push off of and so on, which translates to more/ quicker lift.

Also wider pitch = less rotating mass. Might be splitting hairs for the average Joe, but I'm not overly impressed with the stock 3" track. I don't hate it, but if there is something better, I figure it's worth a try. Can always go back to my 3" if the 2.8" sucks.

 

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• Sep 19, 2016

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Spoke with Tracks USA today. In a 174 there is 18 lbs difference between the x3 and the conquer. I know for a fact the x3 works, but that's a lot of weight. Wish I had a better feel if it will hold up.

 

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The first production 165 3.5" pitch tracks were made today. The first ones weighed in at under 42 pounds. They expect all the tracks to weigh less than 43 pounds.

 

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Was it 15" or 16" wide track?

 

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• Sep 23, 2016

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Those are all 15" wide... I'm pretty sure they will not offer the 165", 3.5" pitch Conquer track in the 16" wide.


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• Sep 23, 2016

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Maybe it's been discussed. Are there any opinions to a 3 or 3.5"
Pitch set up?

Seems like it's the debate today around the water cooler with my buddies.

 

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I ordered the 3.5" pitch and I already had the 3" setup. I guess I believe the theory behind the 3.5" enough to pony up for the added cost of swapping drivers and adding an anti stab.

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Anti stab? I thought Robbie has Polaris style drivers for the 3.5.

What about driver contact? Any issues there?

 

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Will there be enough adjustment in the rear axle to accommodate the extra 3" of the 165? I guess if you have to move the skid back it might not be necessary to trim the front of the rails to clear extros.

 

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Outlaw Addict said:

Anti stab? I thought Robbie has Polaris style drivers for the 3.5.

What about driver contact? Any issues there?

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He has both, but with 6 tooth and boost, I wanted dual anti ratchets on the clips, not in the rubber in the center.

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165= 47paddles 164.5"

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• Sep 23, 2016

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So I won't be able to use this track unless I change my drivers? That's quite unfortunate.. if I have read this right..

 

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Motorbreath_ said:

So I won't be able to use this track unless I change my drivers? That's quite unfortunate.. if I have read this right..

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What's unfortunate? Changing drivers isn't much more work then changing tracks.

 

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Think the 154 2.8 3.5 pitch would fit on 155 sled with stock rails? Would be slightly shorter track and slightly bigger drivers

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155x2.5 is a 154 just like skidoo.
155x3 is a 156.
Either way the 154 with a 3.5 pitch should fit.

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ullose272 said:

Think the 154 2.8 3.5 pitch would fit on 155 sled with stock rails? Would be slightly shorter track and slightly bigger drivers

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I have a chart from Camso that shows the modifications required to put a 3.5" pitch track on all the sleds. Only Cat and Yamaha require an offset axle. The rest is just a driver change.

 

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Track length

Is camso going to make this track in a longer length than 165"?
A 47 pitch track is 164.5"
A 50 pitch track would be 175"
Does the pitch need to be a odd number?
A 49 pitch track would be 171.5"
A 51 pitch track would be 178.5"
I'd like this track in the 175" length range.

 

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What's unfortunate? Changing drivers isn't much more work then changing tracks.

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Yeah I know.. I'd just like to keep it simple.. and cheap.