Super Jet Need more brap, what's next?

[mightymighty2stroke]

I have an '03 RN and I've added this so far;

(power/drivetrain) - head, pipe, lightened flywheel, msd ignition, prop, dual cooling, supposedly has better reeds (I got the engine from someone else)

(handling/body) - foot holds, handlebars, shorter pole, turf, intake grate, d cut ride plate

I need more power, I'm too used to it now. All of my friends ride it and love it, but I need more. I'm more into bottom end power than up top, as I mainly screw around freestyle on the lake and occasionally hit the ocean.

What's the next logical step here...I want more performance that I can feel. I do not wish to compromise reliability of the ski and/or make it more high maintenance. I'm about to tear down and do some little things along the way, so now would be the time to make changes...

In short if I was willing to spend $3-4k, what would be the best bang for the buck power wise?

 

[Joker]

Mag pump, hooker prop, tubbies, and the free steering mod.

Or A/M hull

Or send it off to jet maniac and get a nice 781 BB or to PHP and get a nice 800

 

[Quinc]

Send it to Art or Jetmaniac and have them port it.

 

[Dmac80sc]

You can throw all the mods at it and a bigger motor, but you will still be riding a 100Lb plus hull. You could get an aftermarket hull and that motor will feel bigger or get a bigger motor and still be on a heavy long hull. For 4 grand and what you sell your motor for you should be able to get a BB and total loss which would be a heck of a jump from what you have.

But with total loss and a bigger motor you are most likely going to have more maintenance over a stock 701 with stock electronics.

 

[NVJAY775]

We are at 5,000' elevation and my son has a bob gen2 carbon and is (occasionally) flatwater barrel rolling it off his own wake with a 650, 165psi, limited b pipe, msd enhancer, 9/15 hooker. He's 5'7 and 165 lbs. I'd say pick up a hull. Just my .02

He doesn't have it dialed yet but has got quite a few around.

 

[shaunsteezy]

Mag pump, hooker prop, turbines, and the free steering mod.

Or A/M hull

Or send it off to jet maniac and get a nice 781 BB or to PHP and get a nice 800

do this. mag pump is a great investment. as your power increases you will be glad you have the hook up needed. and tubbies make your handling increase substantially.

 

[iangdesign]

You could rip everything out of the hull and easilyy sell it for another 1K if it's in good shape, that puts you in a good spot for quite a few A/M hulls. Dropping a few inches off the rear and a wider hull will for sure make it feel like you have gained a lot without grandiose power and a modded engine.

 

[mightymighty2stroke]

I hear you guys on the hull. I've actually thought about this a lot...just taking my driveline and putting it into an AM hull. Essentially the cost would be the same (cost of hull vs. cost of more go-fast mods for SJ). I'm having a hard time breaking up with my SJ though, we've had some great times together. I also love its versatility.

Question on the pump. If I add that now do I feel gains now, or is it simply laying the ground work for future mods? If I went to a bigger motor (say 800+) would I be shooting myself in the foot with still having the stock pump?

 

[Matt_E]

If I went to a bigger motor (say 800+) would I be shooting myself in the foot with still having the stock pump?

Yes. You'd be paying the $$$ for more power without being able to actually put it all to the water.