550 reed motor vs port engine

[Flatdeckfool]

i want to build a 550 for my girl friend. I was told that the older ported motors are junk and only buy a newer 91 and up because the new 550s had motors with reeds. is there a reason to stay away from the ported motors vs the reed motors.

thanks for the help

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[Quinc]

The reed motors are better performers. The port engines are cheaper and have huge amounts of a/m parts. Buy a superjet.

 

[Flatdeckfool]

had a super jet. a 2001 . sold it. bought a x2 .

is there a huge con to having a port engine. my budget is 500. im not building a crazy ski for my girl. she doesn't need it.

 

[Quinc]

Go with a reed if you can.

 

[Flatdeckfool]

I can get a port motor with a carb, pipe, and head for like 400 bucks. but all ive heard is to stay away from the port motors.

 

[Fatman]

Although a PP engine can be more temperamental they are less expensive and easier to come by. If the engine is strong and the carb is a SBN that is tuned correctly it will fit the bill nicely. Also maybe a 650sx is something to consider. Good luck with your search.

 

[Big Kahuna]

PP motors can be very hard to crank.

 

[550headache]

pp's start hard. especially when in the water. get a reed. money well spent

 

[Kohldanielzimmer]

If this is a ski for your GF, reliability and ease of operation Are key. Thus the recommendation for a 550 reed ski/motor is spot on in my opinion. Piston port motors can be made to be reliable but I have found reed motors to be more Crisp, reliable, and dual piston rings add longevity.