Polaris Ranger owners running the Power Commander

[Twztid]

So it there really that much slippage up there? Why would it not slip down here like that? I can break the tires lose on a climb down here where I couldnt up in CO.

Well depending on how far you want to go with it, google polaris ranger cluch kits and there should be several options on tire size and typical mud,sand or hard packed and they recommend a spring and weight set or you can look at "air ****" clutches and he will custom a primary and secondary with your riding style around 600/800$ I'm not 100% up with rangers anymore now that I have a RZR look on the ranger forums and see what setup is working the best

[Twztid]

I don't understNd these high altitude issues on an EFI ranger I can on a older carb model but doesn't the computer compensate for air/fuel mixture?

[sportsman]

I don't understNd these high altitude issues on an EFI ranger I can on a older carb model but doesn't the computer compensate for air/fuel mixture?

There are no 02 sensors. That was my complaint too.

[Bowz&Towz]

"Took the restrictor plate off, give the Red Dragon a little more juice, but uh lets keep that on the down low, she's not exactly street legal...HEY MIKE!"

sorry I couldn't resist

[Sean]

http://bikemanperformance.com/bmp-ranger-800-turbo-kit.html

http://www.procharger.com/powersports.shtml

Pretty much your best options if you want a mountainous flatlander ride.

Or when you head to mountains drop it off at dealer and have them tune for higher elevations, then detune when you head back home.

[sportsman]

I called a local dealer, and he said the weights for up to 5k feet elevation are 62g, and the weights for 5k-12k are 58g. I asked him if I were to keep the 58g in the machine for Texas riding what it would do, and he said it will probably hit the rev limiter a few times before it engages. Im now researching clutch kits to see what I need that is a best of both worlds.

[Sackett]

I called a local dealer, and he said the weights for up to 5k feet elevation are 62g, and the weights for 5k-12k are 58g. I asked him if I were to keep the 58g in the machine for Texas riding what it would do, and he said it will probably hit the rev limiter a few times before it engages. Im now researching clutch kits to see what I need that is a best of both worlds.

What machine do you have? I have a 2014 900 XP Regular Cab I'm bringing this year for our elk hunt. We'll be at 8-9k ft so now I'm concerned that my stock Ranger won't perform well. Like you, we travel 12 miles from camp just to get to the trails that lead into hunting areas. I thought being efi, I'd not have any issue's?

[sportsman]

What machine do you have? I have a 2014 900 XP Regular Cab I'm bringing this year for our elk hunt. We'll be at 8-9k ft so now I'm concerned that my stock Ranger won't perform well. Like you, we travel 12 miles from camp just to get to the trails that lead into hunting areas. I thought being efi, I'd not have any issue's?

Mine is a 13 Ranger crew 800. It runs "ok" up there, but on mine, I need more low/mid range grunt to climb some of the hills. Some of our rides are 100+ miles round trip in a day. It doesnt seem long, but that is a FULL day of riding trails.

[gusman]

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[Shooter]

I have a Dirty Dawg clutch kit on my Ranger. They can set it up to your specs. They are well recognized on the Polaris forum.

With that being said, I just got back from Moab, Utah a few months ago, and when we were in high elevation areas you could feel the power loss.

[TexasCanesFan]

I would never take my Ranger back to high elevation like Colorado without putting a clutch kit in it. Way too much power loss. Mine is XP800.

At least I don't have to rejet it also like my old Sportsman 500 had to have in additon to the clutch weights.

[sportsman]

Looking online, I am going to go with an EPI clutch kit. It is something I can do myself. Ill just change out the spring and the weights. Comparing dirty dawg with EPI, they are both adjustable and are altitude specific. So if you want to change out the weights in both, that is an extra expense.

Since 99% of my driving is in Texas, I will live with the 1/3 power loss of altitude but know I will get the power to the ground unlike stock.

Dirty Dawg shows $600+
EPI $211 shipped TMD

[Quackerbox]

I would never take my Ranger back to high elevation like Colorado without putting a clutch kit in it. Way too much power loss. Mine is XP800.

At least I don't have to rejet it also like my old Sportsman 500 had to have in additon to the clutch weights.

Didnt want to hear that! We're taking 2 rangers in October.

Years past we took up to 4 carburated honda ATVs and never had an issue with power loss. We have the option to be about 9000 feet on one end and about 6 on the other

[berto]

There is more to DDP then springs and weights like the EPI. I've known 3 people go with a epi to later upgrade to a DDP. Give Dale a call and he can get you set up.

[bass_lander]

Took my 2011 xp800 to Co last yr at 8500' and didn't have any issues...all stock. (Other than all of the mesquite thorns popping out of my tires due to cold weather-take plugs!)
No big loads, just running 30+ miles per day.