Universal air vents

[snowdance]

I'm looking for some air vents like in the link below. But I'm hoping somebody knows where to get them cheaper. Almost $20 a crack seems pricey. Maybe there a non snowmobile use for them where I can get them cheaper? Thanks in advance!

http://www.snowmobile-performanceparts.com/performance-parts/aftermarket-vent-kits?product_id=467

 

[ezra]

if not in a heavy snow intake area like dash heavy duty pet screen

 

[indy_500]

drill holes in your belly pan with a hole saw, and rivet some window screen on the inside lol

 

[snowdance]

if not in a heavy snow intake area like dash heavy duty pet screen

I want to put them in a few spots. Some by the Intake, so no snow or water would be able to get in. Also in the clutch area, so again wouldn't want any snow or water to get in.

 

[snowdance]

Anybody else have any ideas or a place to buy these cheaper?

 

[zimmbob]

You can buy the screening they use in those separately, but it's expensive. Not sure you are going to find another product like that. And for the trouble you'd have trying to do it yourself, it's worth the money.

 

[snowdance]

I found these 2 possible alternatives, does anybody have any experience or opinions. thanks!

http://www.ronniesmailorder.com/esh...005_product_946531_keyword_vents.Vent_Kit.htm

http://www.ronniesmailorder.com/esh...rd_vents.UNI_FILTER153_FILTERED_AIR_VENTS.htm

 

[groomerdriver]

Just for reference, take a look at this link:

https://ventmastersstore.com/shop/index.php?cPath=23

Menards, Home Depot or most any home/hardware store will carry 2" round soffit vents. Pick out the area(s) where you want them, drill a 2" hole with a holesaw, install them with silicone glue and you have vents!

One could put screen material over the vents too to help block out snow/snowdust. Just glue that on too. I know it sounds crude, but I'm just suggesting....me personally would do whatever o make the install clean looking and lasting.

I put 3 ea. 2" dia. vents on the top of the clutch guard on my 2005 Vector to get some air on the clutch area. Did it help? I'm sure the clutches run cooler but by how much, I do not know.

 

[salmonbum]

Frogzskins...2 for $10. Two seasons and they are still on there strong.

 

[snowdance]

Frogzskins...2 for $10. Two seasons and they are still on there strong.

Where do U get them for that price? Do they block snow/water from getting in?

 

[anonomoose]

Head over to www.Polarisfiles.com and pull up the FST model polaris sleds, which had lots of issues with too much heat under the hood.

Some fellows, made a plate with very precise patern of holes on the drill press, then moved it to the plastic above the foot wells, and front of shock towers and used the pattern to drill away. They looked good, and cooled the sles off and cost them time only.

It might not look like it, but the fine screening over the larger holes will impede air movement pretty well, so an open hole is best, so long as it doesn't allow snow or water to ingest, or get on the belt drive.

 

[zimmbob]

Look here down the page for the Flow Rite ($19)

http://www.sled-parts.com/sledparts/sledparts_fuel-intake.html

This link gives you those Frogskinz for $10

http://www.hotseatperformance.com/psp/showprod.cfm?DID=29&CATID=252&ObjectGroup_ID=751