Ok, I just bought one of these and like with everything the first thing i do is take it apart. Things went flying out and i just wanted to make sure 1) I have found every thing that should be inside i.e. the spring and ball. 2) That order in the photo is how it goes back toghether. Can someone confirm this for me please.
Jet Works Flow Control Valve
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BruceSki
Formerly Motoman25
- Location
- Long Island
thats all it is... just twist to set the spring tension.
oxnard111
Creative RE Purchasing
- Location
- so Cali, Ventura/Oxnard area
i think that is the non adjustable one... in order to set the pressure you have use washers on the inside to increase the spring tension. This is compared to the adjustable model where you just twist to modify the spring tension.
Yes your right mate there's 3 washers that come with it to adjust the spring tension. Any reccomendations on what setting for freestyle?
p.s. Thanks Motoman & oxnard
oxnard111
Creative RE Purchasing
- Location
- so Cali, Ventura/Oxnard area
really depends... each unit could react a little different, but you probably good with no washers... Atleast that is what Art from Jetworks told me. Art told me the goal for my type of surf riding is about 1.5 psi. He used a pop off gauge to determine bluegtate's FCV psi, which turned out to be no washers. So I just copied bluegtate's.
BruceSki
Formerly Motoman25
- Location
- Long Island
sorry didnt realize that was the washer style... i have the twist style..
i just left mine on the trailer with the hood off and set it where i wanted by twisting it with the flow control shooting overboard
i just left mine on the trailer with the hood off and set it where i wanted by twisting it with the flow control shooting overboard
oxnard111
Creative RE Purchasing
- Location
- so Cali, Ventura/Oxnard area
i say that is a good starting point... if you add too many washers you could the waterbox out too much and have some meltage on your hands.
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Yeah definately dont want that mate!
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
run it without the washers....make sure your carbs are in tune first, otherwise the JW valve can mask a poorly tuned carbureator..
- Location
- Southern CT
How? Not doubting you, just curious.
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
less water in the waterbox makes for easier revs......It will produce a little less "load" on the carb response when you goose the throttle..
so, in essence..if your carb response is good...it'll make it better
if your carb response is bad, the JW will help....but you are just cheating yourself out of power by allowing the valve to clean up your throttle response..
Does that make sense?
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SUPERTUNE
Race Gas Rules
- Location
- Clearwater Fl.
Most of the time the JW valve helps with making the carbs jet easier, helps with the rich stumble when doing a lot of blipping the throttle for freestyle riding from the waterbox not loading up with too much water off idle.
stanton
High on jetskis.
- Location
- atascadero,ca
as the directions say what washers to run depends on your motor/pump/cooling setup.
the directions say to run after the t to the pisser/waterbox, but that didnt create enough pressure to open the valve for me so i ran it before the t. now i can see the water flow shut off and on. i think im running one medium washer.
fcv are great cheap mod for more responce. i will always run one.
the directions say to run after the t to the pisser/waterbox, but that didnt create enough pressure to open the valve for me so i ran it before the t. now i can see the water flow shut off and on. i think im running one medium washer.
fcv are great cheap mod for more responce. i will always run one.
- Location
- Floridapunk
I'm trying one w/ a couple resonators, I'll let you know if that makes any difference.
BruceSki
Formerly Motoman25
- Location
- Long Island
theres not much for 50 bucks that will get you much.
a wet wolf cone maybe... but most people claim its barely noticeable.
basically...if you are willing to spend 5-700 on a factory pipe... why not spend 50 more on a flow control...well at least thats how i look at it
a wet wolf cone maybe... but most people claim its barely noticeable.
basically...if you are willing to spend 5-700 on a factory pipe... why not spend 50 more on a flow control...well at least thats how i look at it
i put them on all of my boats. VERY noticeable!
Midlake Crisis
Site Supporter
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
Does anyone have experience using a flow control valve with a stock exhaust?
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?