800 Axys pipe changes

[Pickin’ Boogers]

Anyone know what changed on the pipes from '16/17 to '18/19? Polaris part number 1262375 vs 1263038. Is it a simple thing to make them compatible, like relocating a spring hook? Or is there no reasonable way to modify one to work with the other, like a different junction with the Y pipe, or a different shape altogether?

Although I'm asking about the stock pipes, it's actually an aftermarket pipe that I want to take from a '17 and put on a '19. I contacted the manufacturer and got "no" for an answer, but they might say no even if the modification isn't that hard. If nobody here has a definitive answer, I may just try to fit the '17 to the '19 to see for myself, but even if it fits I'd be hesitant to run the sled without knowing more.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Anyone know what changed on the pipes from '16/17 to '18/19? Polaris part number 1262375 vs 1263038. Is it a simple thing to make them compatible, like relocating a spring hook? Or is there no reasonable way to modify one to work with the other, like a different junction with the Y pipe, or a different shape altogether?

Although I'm asking about the stock pipes, it's actually an aftermarket pipe that I want to take from a '17 and put on a '19. I contacted the manufacturer and got "no" for an answer, but they might say no even if the modification isn't that hard. If nobody here has a definitive answer, I may just try to fit the '17 to the '19 to see for myself, but even if it fits I'd be hesitant to run the sled without knowing more.

its the EGT sensor difference.
16-17 is old style

18-20 is the new larger thread.

 

[Pickin’ Boogers]

Awesome - thanks for the quick reply! Probably not that hard to modify.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Awesome - thanks for the quick reply! Probably not that hard to modify.

i bet SLP would sell you the correct threaded piece.....

 

[polaris dude]

I've heard the newer ones are better because it keeps running temp at like 110 or something... is that a change you could do to a 16-17 sled?

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

I've heard the newer ones are better because it keeps running temp at like 110 or something... is that a change you could do to a 16-17 sled?

you can add the 2018 head, thermostat and head cover to the 16-17 for cooler engine temps.

 

[Indy_500]

bikemans current 800 pipe has a bung for both threads so it can be used on 16-20

 

[Pickin’ Boogers]

I'll probably just drill and tap, then maybe add a bead around the circumference for strength if it looks too thin. Plenty of purpose-built options too:

 

[free2fawl]

I just did mine, 7mm drill bit for sensor, 1/2" drill bit and 9/16 fine thread tap