05 IQR Build

Gmiller · Mar 18, 2011

Bought an 05 iqr with 797, 121 track, otherwise your typical race sled. I pulled out 797 to drop 860BB in it. Bought engine plate, bent support, alum. throttle bodies. Going to entend it to 144 or 146 depending on what track i can get for cheaper. Re-valve front suspension for mtn. and some other goodies. Ice age rails powdered white with white wheels. We'll see how it turns out. This is what i have already!

Grant

SledGuru · Mar 19, 2011

Looks sweet were did u get the hood and side panels also what u planning to do to the front end I'm trying to decide what I wanna do

Gmiller · Mar 19, 2011

Stock panels and hood, sanded, primed and painted. Im thinking of a custom bumper for the front. Just extending some tube off the exisiting nose tube. Im keeping the iqr front susp, and putting on white powder pros.

IQRIDR · Mar 19, 2011

If you are going to run the powder pros (deep keel) I would try to ad least get some drop spindles or something to reduce the ski pressure.

chunkysoup · Apr 20, 2011

How is this project coming along Grant?

Gmiller · May 20, 2011

chunkysoup87 said:
How is this project coming along Grant?

So far so good, I have the engine in and running, tunnel extension on and looking good. All im waiting for is my new chaincase, and my axle with drivers to finish it up. Since it is STILL snowing out here, i will have it all dialed before next season open! Will post all pictures soon!

AndrettiDog · May 20, 2011

Wanna sell the 797? Is it in good running shape?

Gmiller · May 21, 2011

BugIto said:
Wanna sell the 797? Is it in good running shape?

The 797 is gone, traded it for the 8.

Gmiller · Jun 17, 2011

Its all DONE, Finally.

Here it is all Finished up. An 05 IQR 797 with a 121. I pulled the 797 for an 03 800 VES SLP Special. Using the Polaris race straps and 1-1/5" spacer, I ground out the chaincase side shock tower for the oiler, slightly modded the steering post to clear the VES and welded in a bent over engine support to clear the VES and spark plug on the Clutch side. I modded the SLP race twins to bend down and under the side to side support and out to clear the hood. Installed an 03 oil bottle, Brads carb adapters to clear the jackshaft and some other wiring and cable mods. I installed 144 Ice Age rails, 8in wheels and a 146 Assault track. Lowered and set back the skid 3/4" and installed all new bearings and a new chaincase. And HERE IT IS!!

Gmiller · Jun 17, 2011

More Pictures of build-up

Gmiller · Jun 17, 2011

More Pictures of Build-Up

firecat99 · Jun 18, 2011

Your shop is huge!! lol

Gmiller · Jun 18, 2011

firecat99 said:
Your shop is huge!! lol

Yeah Right... I wish, Im an onsite manager for a resort in Breckenridge, Co. and the parking garage is all mine in the summer!! All winter its to full to use it for anything, and my damn enclosed trailer won't clear the ceiling. HA

AndrettiDog · Jun 18, 2011

So what do you think about your sled? Has it been worth it? I have a 2005 with a 440 and it is a fun sled but it has me wanting more. I was thinking of a 800 VES motor but it seems the pipes would be very expensive. I want to stretch it to 136" maybe 146". I'm just afraid it will be a money pit and it looks like they are not carrying much value from what I've seen for sale. I like what you have done though.

By the way, we are still riding Vail Pass.

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270828

Gmiller · Jun 18, 2011

BugIto said:
So what do you think about your sled? Has it been worth it? I have a 2005 with a 440 and it is a fun sled but it has me wanting more. I was thinking of a 800 VES motor but it seems the pipes would be very expensive. I want to stretch it to 136" maybe 146". I'm just afraid it will be a money pit and it looks like they are not carrying much value from what I've seen for sale. I like what you have done though.

By the way, we are still riding Vail Pass.

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270828

I think it was worth it, I bought it with a 797, traded that straight for an 800 VES and got to work. Paid 2500 for it, it was never raced or abused, and im in it for around 3500-4000 now and it was worth every penny. If you like jumping your 440 with a 121, you'll completely love jumping an 800 with a 136-146. You can get out alot more with a 146 and still rock it all day in the powder. I don't have a ton of ride time yet as i took it out to test it and now im getting the jetting/clutching dialed. Everyone that has one stretched tells me its worth all blood, sweat and tears shed. I've noticed quiet a few for sale with all types of engines and they seem to sell good with decent prices. Im not planning on selling mine, i plan to beat the **** out of it, rebuild it and do it again. Its my OH **** sled, did i really just do that? Anyways Hows VP looking, i need to rock this thing before all the snows gone. By the way I pretty sure i've seen you up on Tiger before? I believe it was April...

firecat99 · Jun 19, 2011

\QUOTE=BugIto;2740547]So what do you think about your sled? Has it been worth it? I have a 2005 with a 440 and it is a fun sled but it has me wanting more. I was thinking of a 800 VES motor but it seems the pipes would be very expensive. I want to stretch it to 136" maybe 146". I'm just afraid it will be a money pit and it looks like they are not carrying much value from what I've seen for sale. I like what you have done though.

By the way, we are still riding Vail Pass.

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=270828[/QUOTE]

My 08 is paid for and I traded parts off for the tunnel extension, got the massive FIII coolers from the local dump, track I scored brand new 141x2" for $250 and sold off my IQR 600 motor to fund my Cat 720 big bore thats going in it(these cat motors are really cheap to build)

Gmiller · Jun 19, 2011

I saw a guy with an M1000 motor in an IQR, Thats what i want. Maybe my next build......

SledGuru · Jun 19, 2011

That thing looks great I'm about to finish my 05 build post pics soon

firecat99 · Jun 19, 2011

Gmiller said:
I saw a guy with an M1000 motor in an IQR, Thats what i want. Maybe my next build......

I dont have the Layback motor in mine its the older 98 Zr 600 small block with the 720 D&D kit, I just picked up a Layback 720 thats on its way and going to try make that fit also, the M1000 you need tons of fab work and I believe that guy also turbo'ed that sled. With the motor layed back that much in that chassis would be insane for handling. I will be posting pics soon with the motor in all finished up. But those older 720s have crazy power for such a tiny motor.

Gmiller · Jun 19, 2011

SledGuru said:
That thing looks great I'm about to finish my 05 build post pics soon

Thanks Man, Good luck with your build!

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