1979 Arctic Cat El Tigeré 5000

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Build a sled that was fast and could hold up to the demands of a snocross track.

What motivated you to start your project?

My stepdad had heard about vintage snocross from some friends and we decided to give it a try. After an embarrassing first race, we set out to create the ultimate leaf spring snocross sled that the rules would allow.

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

Updated rear skid or custom mounted plastic skis.

What are you most proud of?

4 straight championships and never had a catastrophic mechanical failure.

 

What do other people say about your snowmobile?

It’s fast, it’s loud, they compliment the looks. Lots of people are curious about the mods.

 

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Specifics

Classification: Wild
Make, Model & Year: 1979 Arctic Cat El Tigeré 5000
Fondly known as: Big Kitty
Time spent: 30-40
Snowmobile cost: $500
Money spent: $2,000
Engine: Spirit 500
Intake: 38mm mikuni carburetors
Exhaust: Endo Twin Pipes
Drivetrain: 9 tower primary clutch, 9 tooth Wahl drivers, 121” rubber track
Tunnel/Chassis Modifications: Conduit pipes along running boards for added durability, zip screws and rivets for traction, metal plates along outside of tunnel walls near jack shaft to avoid folding of the tunnel.
Suspension: ZR skid with Fox Shock, NOS leaf springs with custom channels to house SLP Mohawk skis.
Brakes: Willwood hydraulic brakes
Finish – Paint: Original paint with custom wrap

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