RZR XP Turbo

Honing the Blade – 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 3- Production Sample

Posted: February 08, 2023

Categories: Polaris RZR XP Turbo Intercooler, 2016+

Blades dull and lose their utility the more they’re used, and the same could be said about Polaris’s flagship side-by-side bearing the RZR name. This specialized tool is designed to slice its way through tough terrain with ease, but it needs the proper tool to maintain its sharpness over time. The torquey turbocharged twin makes this side-by-side a formidable weapon, but its intercooler is the chink in its armor. Well, until now.

As mentioned in our first post,

Honing the Blade – 2016-2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 2 – Prototyping

Posted: February 08, 2023

Categories: Polaris RZR XP Turbo Intercooler, 2016+

It takes more than just a whetstone to sharpen a blade properly. Perfecting the edge on any cutting implement comes with the collection of the correct tools on top of sharpening the technique required for an adequately honed blade. However, the Polaris RZR Turbo isn’t just some run-of-the-mill knife. This is an implement designed for precision cuts through the unforgiving wilderness, so naturally, honing this blade requires special care.

Preparation is a critical step in any tool maintenance. In the case of keeping our RZR sharp, our preparation was outlined in our design plans in the previous post, so we’re moving on to honing our technique. While our modeling software combined with our 3d scan arm provide an accurate virtual workspace for our engineering team, nothing quite tops a physical installation on the vehicle. With the help of our bank of 3D printers, Dave is able to churn out a 1-to-1 scale replica of the new design that is fit for installation.

Honing the Blade - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

Posted: September 26, 2022

Categories: Polaris RZR XP Turbo Intercooler, 2016+

Much like the sharpened blade that it takes its name from, Polaris's RZR is a purpose-built tool designed specifically for making precise cuts through the rugged wilderness. The 925cc torquey twin paired with forced induction, knobby tires, and long-travel suspension, all placed neatly in a fun-sized chassis makes this side-by-side the ideal specialty tool for off-the-grid excursions. Much like an actual razor, though, this machine needs constant honing to retain its sharp performance, and in this case, our whetstone is the intercooler.

The OEM intercooler is one aspect of this rugged rig that can dull the performance of your turbocharged RZR. Of course, it's not necessarily in terms of cooling power. Still, the high demand for this vehicle across treacherous terrain knocks this intercooler around enough, which can lead to cracks and leaks in the charged air or, worse, the coolant running through the core.

RZR Sharp - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

Posted: July 21, 2022

Categories: Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation Kit, 2016+

Our RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit is now available! Click here to grab yours today!

Any expedition requires preparation, especially one that involves blazing your own path. The success of this journey lies in the tools and equipment we're packing, so proper vetting and maintenance are essential to ensure these implements are a trustworthy addition to the trip. Otherwise, they'll leave you stranded like the dulled machete from our first installment. The Polaris RZR is a trailblazer and the right tool for any adventure, but some components aren't always up to the task. Luckily, we've been working to strengthen these weak links to get it ready for its next venture.

RZR Sharp - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation R&D, Part 2 - Prototyping

Posted: July 21, 2022

Categories: Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation Kit, 2016+

Our RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit is now available! Click here to grab yours today!

Any well-stocked off-roading kit is only as valuable as the tools it contains. Wrenches and recovery gear turn into dead weight when they snap under pressure, leaving you even more stranded than before. Meticulous engineering and rigorous testing combined with exhaustive research are needed to assemble the most trustworthy kit. These are the same qualities that make the Polaris RZR XP Turbo the right tool for navigating any terrain, and likely exactly how you ended up with one.

Even after the immense effort put into these machines, they

RZR Sharp - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation R&D, Part 1 - Design Plans

Posted: July 21, 2022

Categories: Polaris, RZR XP Turbo, Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation Kit, 2016+

Our RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit is now available! Click here to grab yours today!

Let's take a trip. We're in a dense, tropical jungle, trudging through the thick vegetation to reach our final destination. We're searching for something so old that all trails were lost to the test of time with only jungle remaining. The only path forward is the one we're blazing with our trusty machete. You swing your arm to carve out a new passage through a tangle of vines. "THWANG!" The blade skips off the bark armoring the thick web obstructing your forward momentum. You make another attempt, this time aiming for a pocket of thick leaves. The blade swings true, with the brush only bending to the will of the machete. Quickly, they snap back in place, mostly unscathed and still standing

Functional Finesse - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Silicone Inlet and Charge Tube R&D - Concept to Completion

Posted: June 24, 2022

Categories: Polaris RZR XP Turbo Silicone Intake J-Pipe, 2016+, Polaris RZR XP Turbo Silicone Charge Pipe, 2016+

Polaris designed the RZ XP Turbo with one function: slicing and dicing its way through any obstacle the great outdoors presents. The towering suspension and knobby tires coupled to the compact chassis give this off-roader the finesse to navigate the great outdoors. Combine that with the punch of the turbo 1000cc twin powerplant, and this sharp machine is seemingly unstoppable. Polaris made sure to properly equip the RZR XP Turbo to handle all kinds of difficult situations, but some areas could leave this function-focused buggy, well, functionless.

Air is a vital component of the operation of any internal combustion engine, so making sure intake air makes it to the cylinders is just as important. Less air completing its journey to the cylinders makes for a frustrating time out on the trail,

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Honing the Blade – 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 3- Production Sample

Honing the Blade – 2016-2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 2 – Prototyping

Honing the Blade - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Performance Intercooler R&D, Part 1 - Stock Review and Design Plans

RZR Sharp - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit R&D, Part 3 - Production Sample

Our RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit is now available! Click here to grab yours today!

RZR Sharp - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation R&D, Part 2 - Prototyping

Our RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit is now available! Click here to grab yours today!

RZR Sharp - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation R&D, Part 1 - Design Plans

Our RZR XP Turbo Radiator Relocation kit is now available! Click here to grab yours today!

Functional Finesse - 2016+ Polaris RZR XP Turbo Silicone Inlet and Charge Tube R&D - Concept to Completion

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