Changing a heat exchanger

[tmgilder]

I’m new to the forum. And this might be a dumb question. I’m looking at a new cat. I know the XF’s have a full length heat exchanger to help cooling on the trails. I really like the 2017 XF 8000 high country limited with a 153 track. It’s just an expensive ride, and I can get a 2016 m8000 in a 153 much cheaper. I know the heat exchanger on the M’s are shorter. And I wanted to know if I can take off the M heat exchanger for a XF heat exchanger. So I would have the better cooling but basically the same sled, they are both the proclimb chassis I just don’t know much about the heat exchanger. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[Idcatman1]

Heat exchanger

The heat exchanger on the Proclimb sleds is practically an integral part of the tunnel. It can be changed but requires a nearly complete dismantling of the machine. You might get away with leaving some of the front suspension parts on but that is about it. A mechanic who has done it before might be able to do it in about 3 full work days. A first timer would probably kill five days at it. My son and I replaced a tunnel on a wrecked 2015 Proclimb a year ago and It took the two of us together nearly a week. If you get the short heat exchanger sled just leave it and figure on using the ice scratchers most of the time.

 

[tmgilder]

Heat exchanger

Ok thank you. That’s all I needed.
My dad is a trail rider. I’m located in Michigan, and I just want a do all sled.