POLARIS RANGER 1000 2018+ NEW BODY STYLE TUNING TIPS
Terry's Tuning Tips for the new body style Ranger 1000 Models. On this page I describe what I recommend to properly improve performance, drivability, and reliability of your Ranger 1000 model.
ECU: The 2018+ Gen 2 body Style Polaris 1000 Ranger models are gutless and slow. The big reason for it feeling extra sluggish is the 2018+ models weigh 250 lbs more than the old body style 2017. The factory ECU programming and clutch calibration is designed to restrict power and speed. Our ECU tune will eliminate those power and speed restrictions along with many other awesome features. These 1000 Rangers go from 82hp stock to 98-101hp after our tune. Most machines with stock size tires can see top speeds of 75+ Mph. Clutching is absolutely needed to allow this ECU tune to function and perform properly. Our ECU tune/clutch kit package is the biggest bang for your buck performance gain available!!! It will make your Ranger rip! Each tune and clutch kit is specifically setup for your model and tire size. For more details about the Ranger 1000 ECU tune/clutch kit package please click on the ECU tuning product below.
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Features:
- 100% throttle in High, Low, and Reverse Gear
- All Torque Limiters Disabled
- Professionally developed timing maps for peak performance on pump gas
- Professionally developed fuel maps
- Fan settings 20 degrees lower to keep engine running cool and lasting longer
- Seat-belt limiter disabled
- RPM limiter raised
- Speed limiters eliminated
- False misfire codes eliminated
- Engine protections left in place
- A/C function left in place for Northstar models
- ADC left in place for Hunter Edition models
- Retains Turf mode on equipped models
- Heater function works 100% if equipped
Clutch: The stock clutch calibration on the 1000 Ranger models is absolutely way off the mark when it comes to performance. It offers clunky slow acceleration and minimal performance/fun factor. Our Elite Shift clutch kit is the most popular clutch kit choice to go with the ECU tune. It offers very smooth take off and is designed to allow the engine to run at the proper RPM where it performs the best with our ECU tune. The kit consists of primary weights, primary spring and detailed instructions. Our ECU tune/clutch kit package comes with an Elite Shift clutch kit or you can choose our BlackMax adjustable clutch kit which offers you the option of custom clutch tuning. If you are running larger than 31" tires you will need to purchase the Mudder Secondary Spring which squeezes the drive belt harder to prevent slippage under heavy load conditions.
If you are having hard shifting out of gear, or experience heavy wear on the inside edge of your belt from the stock Ranger clutch EBS system then I highly suggest installing our EBS lockout shim, and check the alignment of your clutches. The alignment procedure is listed below. Starting 1-21-19 all 18+ gen 2 body style clutch kits will include alignment shims and alignment instructions because clutch alignment has been such a big issue from the factory. I have noticed that over 50% of the stock machines that come into our shop to get a tune kit installed experience hard shifting out of gear and need the clutch alignment corrected and or the EBS lockout shim. We offer a free clutch alignment procedure on all machines that come in to our shop to get a tune kit installed!!
We have found that the factory clutch does not offer much for longevity and is destined to fail. The clutches are manufactured in Singapore. I have many reports of failed clutches on completely stock machines at around 2000-3000 miles. The rollers are weak and the bushings get sloppy, the EBS roller will fail ect ect. If you want the smoothest and absolute toughest primary clutch available for your 2018+ Ranger then you need the P90XT upgrade primary clutch. The P90XT clutch is the smoothest shifting and strongest clutch available for your 2018+ Ranger 1000. If you purchase the P90XT clutch from us it will come fully loaded with weights and spring ready to install on your machine. Don't forget to grab a clutch puller that we offer to remove your old clutch from the tapered crankshaft.
Duraclutch Upgrade: If you want unparalleled belt life, and great clutch durability I would suggest the Duraclutch kit. The duraclutch is great for all around use. Warning: This will reduce top speed on a tuned machine.
2021 Model Update: The 2021 Model Ranger 1000 XP models have improved clutches compared to the 2018-2020 models. Polaris focused on improving reliability. Performance is not improved at all. The primary clutch has a new fan / fin design on the inner sheave to improve cooling. The spider assembly is revised with improvements to the rollers and pins. The EBS assembly is slightly improved to help prevent sticking but the bearing itself is exactly the same part number used on the 18-20 models and is prone to failure. The secondary clutch has a new inner sheave design with a retaining clip and boss to prevent the bushing from falling out like we saw on the earlier models. These improvements look good and should help with longevity. I still expect to see issues with the one way bearing failing on these which is where I would recommend our two way modified bearing and EBS lockout shim or simply upgrade to the P90XT clutch assembly for unparalleled reliability.
EBS Lockout Shim install instructions
Big Tire Mudder Secondary Spring Install Instructions
Clutch Kit Install Instructions
2018-2019 Ranger XP 1000 Service Manual
2020 Ranger 1000 XP Service Manual
How to align the clutches video
How to install clutch kit video
Polaris UTV Clutch Tuning And Why It Is Important
Gen 2 2018+ Polaris Northstar Owners Read This Polaris Service Team Tip regarding overheating and cooling fan operation issues. northstar_1000_team_tip_for_overaheating_issues__r-19-01-01.pdf