Super Jet A question for the superjet guys

[chaskaccp]

I recently picked up a superjet that is in more of a classic freeride style setup right now, and I want to add tubbies. Unfortunately it has the blowsion side exhaust installed on it where the tubbies would go. I was wondering if I could just make a metal plate the same shape as the whole and seal it up and put the tubbies over it. I personally have more experience working with metal then fiberglass. I guess I am more asking if this would work rather than is it the best idea.

I appeciate everyones input and am excited to share my build once finished!

 

[Quinc]

That should work fine.

 

[brapperdoodle]

Yes it would work. If you just sand the hole smooth on the outside and tape it off, then you could fill it from the inside with thickened epoxy and 1 layer of glass. That would be a much better repair in my opinion. But I guess a metal plate would work if you wanted to be able to change it back.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Just remove the side exhaust and the "T" and route it like it came originally!!! I had side exhaust, it was great for competing in freestyle doing hood tricks, but loud as crap, last few months I had my SJ I had bypassed it!!!!!!!

 

[chaskaccp]

Wouldn't water inflow if I just did that? Or should I just cap the part behind the waterbox? Can tubbies just fit over the exhaust without removing it?

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[Big Kahuna]

obviously, you have to cap the hole in the hull. I would not cap the "T", remove it and install a hose from the exhaust outlet to the rear thru hull outlet.

 

[kevbo]

I would tape a piece of plastic film to the outside and find something to use as a form, then pour epoxy and glass from the inside. This saves a lot of body work. Use the stock rear exhaust or make it a side exhaust in front of the bulkhead. Side exhaust is better for tail stands if thats your thing.