My winter 09/10 build-need opinions

[DC SUPERJET]

I've been trying to think of everything I want to do to my ski this winter.

Here is my goal: A reliable, versitile, reinforced freeride/rec boat with great low end power that can take a beating.

Motor Now: Stock 62t w/ limited B pipe

Motor Ideas: Ada girdled head, lightened stock flywheel or lightweight charging flywheel (like a tbm), msd enhancer

Hull now: Stock, not reinforced, has footholds, riva groovy ride plate, riva intake grate

Hull ideas: #.0 Tubbies, fully reinforced tray, hull and pole bracket area. I would really like a lowered hood and nose piece, but that might be way too expensive. I would possibly chop up my hood with the help of a buddy to lower it.

For steering, I have a shortened, carbon wrapped -4 stock rn pole with 0 degree umi bars. I intend to keep it that way...

Now I would like your criticisms, opinoins, etc. on my ideas. Am I missing anything? Are there certain things that should take precendent over others? Should I forget all of it and buy an fx-1? Let me know what you think.

Keep in mind I'm a recent college grad in the middle of a recession. This won't be a budget build, but it won't be a limitless one either.

Thanks in advance,
Dave
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[CoreyLKN]

I've been trying to think of everything I want to do to my ski this winter.

Here is my goal: A reliable, versitile, reinforced freeride/rec boat with great low end power that can take a beating.

Thats easy to do for sure!

Motor Now: Stock 62t w/ limited B pipe

Motor Ideas: Ada girdled head, lightened stock flywheel or lightweight charging flywheel (like a tbm), msd enhancer

35cc domes, stick with lightening the stock one, porting will make a huge difference if you got the Cash.

Hull now: Stock, not reinforced, has footholds, riva groovy ride plate, riva intake grate

Hull ideas: #.0 Tubbies, fully reinforced tray, hull and pole bracket area. I would really like a lowered hood and nose piece, but that might be way too expensive. I would possibly chop up my hood with the help of a buddy to lower it.

Stick with the stock hood til it breaks and in the meantime save the cash and wait til it does. Maybe look into a aftermarket bracket that wont break as easy. Oh get a stock ride plate and D cut it!

For steering, I have a shortened, carbon wrapped -4 stock rn pole with 0 degree umi bars. I intend to keep it that way...

Perfect!

Now I would like your criticisms, opinoins, etc. on my ideas. Am I missing anything? Are there certain things that should take precendent over others? Should I forget all of it and buy an fx-1? Let me know what you think.

Pole limiting rope
hoodstraps
A good prop if youi done have one.
Bilge Pumps/ one way valve

Keep in mind I'm a recent college grad in the middle of a recession. This won't be a budget build, but it won't be a limitless one either.

Thanks in advance,
Dave
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[DC SUPERJET]

i guess i did miss a few things...

I have 2 bilges, i have a pole limiting rope, and I have a prop. My stock nose piece is cracked, and so is my stock handlepole bracket. This is why I felt like I might as well start to look for at least a used lowered pole/hood/nosepiece kit or try to lower my hood on my own.

I do have porting questions. Does it affect reliability at all? I really haven't looked that far into it because the price has kinda scared me away. Is there a recommended place that does it for a decent price?

Oh, and the #.0 tubbies will be put on saturday once my 3:1 epoxy and cabosil arrive at my door.

Oh and I'm on the fence about the d-cut. I do enjoy carving around on calm days...i'm not sure how much a d-cut would interfere with this.

Thanks

 

[SUPERTUNE]

There's way too many things you can do before porting that adds power and keeps the reliability...like a decent carb system.

 

[DC SUPERJET]

Would a new carb setup be as noticable as porting? It also sounds like porting would/could possibly affect relaibility...is this right? What carbs would you recommend with this setup?

Also, what is a preffered place for porting if I decide to go that way?

 

[MADMAT]

IMO TBM alum. charging flywheel and a prop. Huge huge gains. I have never heard of just changing carbs on that set up. Sounds weird to me but Chuck knows his chit I imagine.

 

[Lucas]

Did you get those tubbies on??? How do you like them??? Im considering getting a pair for my ski. I take it my paint job is holding up ok since you didnt mention re-painting

 

[DC SUPERJET]

hey lucas, yes the tubbies are on and they are awesome. I'd hate to ride a ski without them. Your paint is holding up fine, but I do plan on changing it up a bit. More color.