@@dtroff-road5427 please, do an on trail ride, cold day review?...just curious, aside from gaps you have, how much heat will push in the cab while running down trail....
@@jacobwagnercanamx3crazy941 i can incorporate that in a future video. But I've been running this for nearly 2 months. A few days ago we had heavy snow that shut down our highways. Myself and a buddy went riding down some backroads, probably 20/25 degrees out all night. I had to take my jacket off and leave it in the passenger seat. Heavy sweatshirt was enough. I'm not saying the cab was warm, but it was much warmer than outside the cab. We would stop and get out and I'd need my jacket. But inside, no jacket or gloves and i was fine. If you want legit heat, buy a real heater that runs on the coolant lines. This probably kept the cab between 40-50 while riding which was fine to me. Much better than the 20 degrees plus wind i would've felt without it.
@@jacobwagnercanamx3crazy941 also... we were riding roads at a fast pace, if we were trail riding slow there's less wind so it would be even warmer inside
@@dtroff-road5427 I personally think it is a killer idea, (wish you would make them and just list them for sale, already have 1st one down pat, lol)...think I'm gonna definitely give it a try, thanks so much for the input,
Yea, it's not going to do what a full blown $400 heater can do. But if you're riding slow trails and seal up that cab... for $30 you'll stay comfortable on a 20 degree day
From talking to folks that have done this mod, it works while at very low speeds like technical sections of a trail, but it really doesn't work while moving at normal speeds. The flowing cold air while driving will lower the temps around the turbo and the heater isn't really effective. Have you noticed this?
I would agree... most of our riding is well under 20mph. To be honest it comes in clutch on a cold night when there's a backup on a trail or a situation where you're sitting idle. I turn and warm my hands and appreciate the heat coming off it.
Have you run through mud/water or deep so with it and had any problems I’m in pa also about 30 mins or so from Pittsburgh and I’d like to build a enclosed for my 12 rzr 900XP and do something like this but I’m afraid that it would short out in the mud or water
@@dtroff-road5427 Great re engineering designs of all kinds on here. Like the 3 inch fan stuffed in the 2nd air intake of the clutch housing that REALLY works lol Keep the great ideas coming bro 👍😎👍
@@dtroff-road5427 Yep, at high speed the primary does pull enough air to cool the belt but at low speed, or crawling up hills, or mudding, belt teps rise fast. With a flick of the switch on my steering wheel the temperature of the belt starts to drop rapidly on my razorback gauge. Cheap Amazon 3 in blower with a 4 in to 3 in coupler stuffed in the tube inside the air box out of sight. Cheap little fix instead of removing the belt cover in the dunes or running down powder sand beaches.
I'm thinking about doing this in the reverse to keep the turbo and engine heat out of the cab in the summer. Have you tried that? what size is the fan?(6",7",9",etc)?
I have reversed the fan... it both works like you expect and helps create a whirlwind of dust in the cab lol. Unsure on the fan size without going home and measuring
Many people have mentioned the same thing. When we put a CAT delete on one of our X3s we hadn't gotten the pipe to seal correctly against the turbo the first time and it was noticeable immediately. You could hear it instantly if you had an exhaust leak. So since i don't have an exhaust leak i don't have any concerns about fumes. Also, even with the enclosure and windshield, there's still soooo many gaps that it would be hard to run out of fresh air.
I would say it's water resistant, the speed controller says it's water proof but it doesn't look sealed well enough and you could always skip the controller and just have an on/off switch. It's not better than a heater but a heater is going to be 5-10 times the price and way more labor intensive to build. This makes a sealed cab comfortable in a mild winter area. A heater would have the ability to burn you out in a very cold environment. If I wanted true heat and the ability to defrost my windshield, I'd get a heater. For me though, I'm fine without heat and since this was so simple and cheap, thought I'd give it a go.
@@dtroff-road5427 copy that sir. I'm just worried a bbn out dropping good coin on an enclosure and then getting a new cage and they're not compatible. Scary... Hate wasting money
@@markcoleman2960 honestly, if you're gonna cage it out... get the cage and take the buggy to an amish textile place and have them make you a custom heavy duty setup for a fraction of the aftermarket options
@@markcoleman2960 lol... my bad, they're all over up here. They make nice enclosures for their horse drawn buggies. I wish i would've initially just went to them to have something made. Another option is a boat cover place. They use a heavy duty material, snaps and zippers.
I would say it has little effect for defrosting... for myself I have the flip up poly windshield and I treat it before rides. When it's summer I use a rainX for plastics which makes everything bead off. In the winter time I clean it well then smear a few drops of dawn until it rubs clear. Dawn prevents fogging. I used to use it on my goggles. But if you're wanting high heat with defrost ability, you'll have to get a full blown heater. We're in an area with mild winters, this turbo heater increases the in cab heat enough to take me out of a jacket and make a hoodie comfortable.
Hi Jeff, yes it can pull some in... not a lot, barely noticeable, but there was a few times i did notice when it was really dusty out. We don't get much dust when it's cold out though where I'm at
Nice 👍. I use 26 dollor generic azon seat heaters in my x3. They work great but I could do this for the spoils 👍 thanks
That is awesome!! Thanks for the pre-engineering, looks great
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
@@dtroff-road5427 please, do an on trail ride, cold day review?...just curious, aside from gaps you have, how much heat will push in the cab while running down trail....
@@jacobwagnercanamx3crazy941 i can incorporate that in a future video. But I've been running this for nearly 2 months. A few days ago we had heavy snow that shut down our highways. Myself and a buddy went riding down some backroads, probably 20/25 degrees out all night. I had to take my jacket off and leave it in the passenger seat. Heavy sweatshirt was enough. I'm not saying the cab was warm, but it was much warmer than outside the cab. We would stop and get out and I'd need my jacket. But inside, no jacket or gloves and i was fine. If you want legit heat, buy a real heater that runs on the coolant lines. This probably kept the cab between 40-50 while riding which was fine to me. Much better than the 20 degrees plus wind i would've felt without it.
@@jacobwagnercanamx3crazy941 also... we were riding roads at a fast pace, if we were trail riding slow there's less wind so it would be even warmer inside
@@dtroff-road5427 I personally think it is a killer idea, (wish you would make them and just list them for sale, already have 1st one down pat, lol)...think I'm gonna definitely give it a try, thanks so much for the input,
DTR you said western pa local I’m in that area also bud where you guys ride I’m 40 min north of Pittsburgh have a 21 xds rr I love this machine.
Right on... We live in West Middlesex just north of New Castle. We mostly ride in Wellsville Ohio.
great idea and good word. where did u get the fan?
Wow.. Glad I seen this video
Yea, it's not going to do what a full blown $400 heater can do. But if you're riding slow trails and seal up that cab... for $30 you'll stay comfortable on a 20 degree day
@@dtroff-road5427 yeah I ride trails here in Wv so would be all I need
From talking to folks that have done this mod, it works while at very low speeds like technical sections of a trail, but it really doesn't work while moving at normal speeds. The flowing cold air while driving will lower the temps around the turbo and the heater isn't really effective. Have you noticed this?
I would agree... most of our riding is well under 20mph. To be honest it comes in clutch on a cold night when there's a backup on a trail or a situation where you're sitting idle. I turn and warm my hands and appreciate the heat coming off it.
I might have to copy you on this one. Nice! 👍
Bro... i copied it from other people 🤣
@@dtroff-road5427 ok cool I won't feel so bad then 🤣
How much Louder does it make it in the cab?
Nice, thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
🏆🏆🏆👍🙏
Thank you for sharing
🎅🎄❄️⛄
Hey nice video but i question, is gas smell inside the cap ?
No if you smell fumes, that would be an issue like an exhaust leak. But I guarantee you'd hear that clearly
Have you run through mud/water or deep so with it and had any problems I’m in pa also about 30 mins or so from Pittsburgh and I’d like to build a enclosed for my 12 rzr 900XP and do something like this but I’m afraid that it would short out in the mud or water
Had no issues with it but never completely submerged it
Great idea bud 👍😎👍
It's a copied idea that i thought should be looked into and shared... thanks for watching!
@@dtroff-road5427 Great re engineering designs of all kinds on here. Like the 3 inch fan stuffed in the 2nd air intake of the clutch housing that REALLY works lol Keep the great ideas coming bro 👍😎👍
@@tagsdaddy idk anything about that... is it too keep the clutch cooler? I haven't had an issue with belt temp at all
@@dtroff-road5427 Yep, at high speed the primary does pull enough air to cool the belt but at low speed, or crawling up hills, or mudding, belt teps rise fast. With a flick of the switch on my steering wheel the temperature of the belt starts to drop rapidly on my razorback gauge. Cheap Amazon 3 in blower with a 4 in to 3 in coupler stuffed in the tube inside the air box out of sight. Cheap little fix instead of removing the belt cover in the dunes or running down powder sand beaches.
I'm thinking about doing this in the reverse to keep the turbo and engine heat out of the cab in the summer. Have you tried that? what size is the fan?(6",7",9",etc)?
I have reversed the fan... it both works like you expect and helps create a whirlwind of dust in the cab lol. Unsure on the fan size without going home and measuring
What did you do with the hose for the snorkel? It would leave it wide open going into the clutch/belt housing. Just asking as I too have an XMR.
I've never had the snorkel hooked up, it's always just been open
Where can I find that fan?
Awesome setup but my only concern would be if it actually sucked any exhaust fumes in the cab. Just an observation.🤔
Many people have mentioned the same thing. When we put a CAT delete on one of our X3s we hadn't gotten the pipe to seal correctly against the turbo the first time and it was noticeable immediately. You could hear it instantly if you had an exhaust leak. So since i don't have an exhaust leak i don't have any concerns about fumes. Also, even with the enclosure and windshield, there's still soooo many gaps that it would be hard to run out of fresh air.
2 questions. Is that better then a heater? And is it water proof? Can you get it wet?
I would say it's water resistant, the speed controller says it's water proof but it doesn't look sealed well enough and you could always skip the controller and just have an on/off switch. It's not better than a heater but a heater is going to be 5-10 times the price and way more labor intensive to build. This makes a sealed cab comfortable in a mild winter area. A heater would have the ability to burn you out in a very cold environment. If I wanted true heat and the ability to defrost my windshield, I'd get a heater. For me though, I'm fine without heat and since this was so simple and cheap, thought I'd give it a go.
Great video sir. How do you like your enclosure? If so what brand is it?
My enclosure is moderately ok. Zippers lasted one season and needed replaced. Even though it's pricey, I'd recommend the BRP uppers
@@dtroff-road5427 copy that sir.
I'm just worried a bbn out dropping good coin on an enclosure and then getting a new cage and they're not compatible. Scary...
Hate wasting money
@@markcoleman2960 honestly, if you're gonna cage it out... get the cage and take the buggy to an amish textile place and have them make you a custom heavy duty setup for a fraction of the aftermarket options
@@dtroff-road5427 hahahaha....
Not much Amish doen here in the south brother....but good 1....hahahahaha
@@markcoleman2960 lol... my bad, they're all over up here. They make nice enclosures for their horse drawn buggies. I wish i would've initially just went to them to have something made. Another option is a boat cover place. They use a heavy duty material, snaps and zippers.
Awesome video! Does it get warm enough to defrost the window?
I would say it has little effect for defrosting... for myself I have the flip up poly windshield and I treat it before rides. When it's summer I use a rainX for plastics which makes everything bead off. In the winter time I clean it well then smear a few drops of dawn until it rubs clear. Dawn prevents fogging. I used to use it on my goggles. But if you're wanting high heat with defrost ability, you'll have to get a full blown heater. We're in an area with mild winters, this turbo heater increases the in cab heat enough to take me out of a jacket and make a hoodie comfortable.
@@dtroff-road5427 thanks for the reply!
Does it pull the dust into cab?
Hi Jeff, yes it can pull some in... not a lot, barely noticeable, but there was a few times i did notice when it was really dusty out. We don't get much dust when it's cold out though where I'm at
I’d sell these things man. I can’t find one anywhere
Guys on the Facebook X3 pages sell them but they charge like $200-$300. You can make your own in an hour for less than $50 on scamazon
I thought that was a very amazing way to draw heat without putting a regular heater in there and it’s probably way cheaper job