1998 Polaris Xc 700

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

To clean the sled up for the up coming season. Suspension changes, and track changes to clutching and pipes. Then when I rebuilt the motor that lead to a complete overhaul.

What motivated you to start your project?

This was the first sled I ever purchased. I bought this sled from a friend 11 years ago. He snow checked the sled in 97/98. Since I’ve owned it i have changed everything that could be changed, rebuilt the motor, and kept it really clean. This sled shocks everyone with how crisp and responsive it is.

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the sled?

Just added my own personal tastes. I’ve even had CAT parts on the sled. I actually still run the Cat roller secondary.

What are you most proud of?

The motor. I had the crank done cases and cylinders ported, reeds, carbs, head and pipe

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

They cant believe the power it has. Most people think there sled is faster but they are always let down and the end of 660ft.

4 Comments

Chris says:

March 28, 2020 at 5:15 pm

Awesome sled!! You interested in selling

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Luke Gasparich says:

December 9, 2023 at 5:43 pm

my dad had one of these when they first came out. he grudge raced it a lot and most all of his opponents were too let down at the end of 660 ft. it has psi twin pipes on it and is clutched and studded. it twisted the crankshaft out of phase back in 2002 and hasn’t run scence. were going to get it running at some point. thanks for sharing!

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Jacob Appolson says:

December 27, 2023 at 8:27 pm

Where did you get the pipe?

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Ted says:

July 25, 2024 at 10:05 pm

Hi, I just picked one up and I’m about to start working on it. It’s my first sled so it’s all new to me lol
Any way you could share what you did suspension and track wise please?
Thanks

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Specifics

Classification: Wild

Make, Model & Year: 1998 Polaris Xc 700

Fondly known as: The Cat Killer

Time spent: 4 years

Snowmobile cost: $1000

Money spent: Way to much

Engine: Polaris Liberty 700 220 based cylinders. Motor has been ported and I’ve added a hot seat head. ETGs were added to the slp pipe.

Intake: Carburated with Vforce 1 reeds.

Exhaust: Slp pipe/can combo with ETGs

Drivetrain: 133 inch track with 25/40 gears. Primary has 66g weights and a Aaen gold spring. Secondary is a cat roller with a green AC spring and a lenco roller cover.

Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: No real tunnel or chassis mods although I have tried many different rear suspensions. Slp skis up front.

Suspension: Slp skis

Brakes: Standard brakes

Finish – Paint: Chevy white. I had the hood redone 5 years ago.

Accessories: Plugs for heated shields and ETGs. I added a tether this year for grudge racing.