MPI 850 Turbo kit, updated specs & photos

mountainhorse · Nov 10, 2016

Christopher,

Are you saying that you have info that MPI is working directly with the Ski Doo Factory (BRP) on this turbo-offering?

Are there plans to make this a Ski-Doo Dealer offering... a factory PG&A offering.... in the near future??

christopher said:
Why on earth would you want to establish a brand new relationship with a large company that you have never done business with on a new engine by coming out with a "Much Stronger Kit" on day one.?

madmax · Nov 10, 2016

You seem to be missing the auto boost control for elevation. The kit does run 3.5lbs at sea level but auto adjusts as you climb in altitude to 7ish lbs at 11,000ft. If you want more the electronic boost control can be recalibrated to max out at 8, 10, 12lbs whatever, that'll be the race has kit. For the majority of mountain riders, 200hp at 11,000 ft (when a stocker is maybe hitting 125hp) will be more than they can handle.

christopher · Nov 10, 2016

mountainhorse said:
Christopher,

Are you saying that you have info that MPI is working directly with the Ski Doo Factory (BRP) on this turbo-offering?

Are there plans to make this a Ski-Doo Dealer offering... a factory PG&A offering.... in the near future??

hobbes · Nov 10, 2016

I would like to add that the reference to this kit being a factory Ski Doo option in my previous post is PURE SPECULATION on my part and in no way some kind of inside information I have that nobody else does. That being said, I'm sticking to my beliefs, and firmly believe that this is what MPI is shooting for.

christopher · Nov 10, 2016

hobbes said:
I would like to add that the reference to this kit being a factory Ski Doo option in my previous post is PURE SPECULATION on my part and in no way some kind of inside information I have that nobody else does. That being said, I'm sticking to my beliefs, and firmly believe that this is what MPI is shooting for.

Juggs · Nov 10, 2016

whats one of these kits go for

madmax · Nov 10, 2016

$3995

christopher · Nov 10, 2016

Juggs said:
whats one of these kits go for

Jump to their web page
http://viper.mountainperformance.com/SKiDoo-850-200HP-TurboCharger-Kit-Complete_p_92.html

Your Price: $3,995.00

Chadly · Nov 10, 2016

You guys almost have me talked into jumping on board before I even see one. Quit acting like Norona please ?

christopher · Nov 10, 2016

Chadly said:
You guys almost have me talked into jumping on board before I even see one. Quit acting like Norona please ?

Can't speak for anyone else.
But I have a pretty high level of confidence that this little Turbo Kit will put a big smile on the faces of people who do NOT like to mess around with their Turbos and just want them to WORK CORRECTLY without any screwing around or constant tinkering...

hobbes · Nov 10, 2016

I've seen and heard so many positive reviews from both sponsored riders and close friends on the BD Sidekick kits for the axys. I'm completely sold on the idea of a simple, low boost, no tinkering, gas and go kit. If this MPI performs anything like the Sidekick on the Polaris sleds, and I really think it will, it's a no brainer.

NWaxys · Nov 11, 2016

Sea level

I'd really like to see this out at sea level in Maine or Quebec. That's the turbo run terrible grounds. Not sure they have the perimeters for that as they come.....also clutching included? Or clickers on primary work?

Chadly · Nov 11, 2016

hobbes said:
I've seen and heard so many positive reviews from both sponsored riders and close friends on the BD Sidekick kits for the axys. I'm completely sold on the idea of a simple, low boost, no tinkering, gas and go kit. If this MPI performs anything like the Sidekick on the Polaris sleds, and I really think it will, it's a no brainer.

I agree but a lot of testing was done before they released it to the public. I am curious the ride time MPI actually has on this kit. After all the let downs I have had with the BD kit on XM's I was seriously considering getting an Axys just to run the Sidekick. Now with 2 850's in my garage, I am considering throwing one of these kits on but I would still feel more comfortable knowing that they had ALOT of time on the kit. The nice part about this kit though is that it doesn't look like you have to cut up your sled for the install. My BD sled is beyond molested to try and turn it back to stock to try and sell. I also don't want to sell some kid a sled that run's right only half the time. Plus, with the amount of money invested into the sled, I'd rather keep it for garage art...

sledhead9825 · Nov 11, 2016

Im surprised more companies don't use Borg Warners EFR turbos. The throttle response of these turbos are far better for technical tree riding. Price point of $3995 on the MPI is attractive. Fred we all know you love your Impulse kit but its a lot more money. The amount of people prepared to lay out 7 k USD is limited. Looks like more and more guys are looking for 180ish at altitude smooth horsepower. The days of sitting around hill shooting is getting old for some.

christopher · Nov 11, 2016

I strongly suspect the "Market" for this package are the guys who would love to have an OEM Turbo on their sled from the factory (much like the new Yamaha Sidewinder).

They are not looking for BLEEDING EDGE technology that is squeezing out every last possible horsepower.

Rather, they want a simple trouble free turbo that they can go out and ride and NOT be worried about.

pepperhouse · Nov 11, 2016

Amen!

christopher · Nov 12, 2016

pepperhouse said:
Amen!

spoken like someone who knows

hook · Nov 12, 2016

NWaxys said:
I'd really like to see this out at sea level in Maine or Quebec. That's the turbo run terrible grounds. Not sure they have the perimeters for that as they come.....also clutching included? Or clickers on primary work?

What makes everyone think that a turboed sled can't run at low altitude? My pro rmk with a turbo performance kit runs 7 lbs of boost at my home in Iowa at 1500 ft and it runs 7 lbs of boost at 9000 ft at togwotee. I have the vipec on my sled and I don't change a thing from one place to the other. 7 pounds of boost is 7 pounds of boost!!

800PowerFanatic · Nov 12, 2016

Same with my TSS kit in MN. 1000ft to 10,000 runs great.

die hard poo · Nov 13, 2016

hook said:
What makes everyone think that a turboed sled can't run at low altitude? My pro rmk with a turbo performance kit runs 7 lbs of boost at my home in Iowa at 1500 ft and it runs 7 lbs of boost at 9000 ft at togwotee. I have the vipec on my sled and I don't change a thing from one place to the other. 7 pounds of boost is 7 pounds of boost!!

7 pounds of boots at sea level is 21.7psia and 7 pounds of boost at 9000ft is like 17.2psia... Air density also plays a role in the tuning. I know for one that trying to tune a 2 stroke turbo at sea level seems to be more of a challenge than at altitude. But they are definitely making huge leaps and bounds in their ability to tune for different altitudes.

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