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[Yuji]

Okay, has anyone installed an aftermarket impeller (skat-trac, Solas), Pump wedge, Intake Grate on their Four-Tec's? Just wondering what kind of mods are available that make real world improvements.

[Yuji]

Well, after much research..here's what I plan on doing to my ride.

* PPG Venturi Nozzle
* Solas Impeller with PPG pitch
* 2* pump wedge
* Power Filter for Supercharger
* Sea Slide
* Cobra Steering
* Hydroturf
* Subwoofer
* GPS/Fishfinder


I plan on running the boat with GPS after 10 hour break-in. This way I know how fast it goes stock and how it handles before mods. I await Kevins findings with regards to the Seaslide and the Cobra steering before I purchase.
If I wanted to be downright goofy I might go for a bigger intercooler..but that would be grounds for divorce In talking to Glen at Perrys Performance, he figured I should be able to break 50mph...I think it's very important to remember that putting the HP you have efficiently thru the impeller is more important then max hp. Besides the Audio equipment, the above mods are really quite affordable with big time gains...I'll keep you posted.

[Kevin Leclair]

Keep us posted this sounds like an interesting project!

[BigRed]

Well, after much research..here's what I plan on doing to my ride.

* PPG Venturi Nozzle
* Solas Impeller with PPG pitch
* 2* pump wedge
* Power Filter for Supercharger
* Sea Slide
* Cobra Steering
* Hydroturf
* Subwoofer
* GPS/Fishfinder


I plan on running the boat with GPS after 10 hour break-in.  This way I know how fast it goes stock and how it handles before mods.  I await Kevins findings with regards to the Seaslide and the Cobra steering before I purchase.
If I wanted to be downright goofy I might go for a bigger intercooler..but that would be grounds for divorce    In talking to Glen at Perrys Performance, he figured I should be able to break 50mph...I think it's very important to remember that putting the HP you have efficiently thru the impeller is more important then max hp.  Besides the Audio equipment, the above mods are really quite affordable with big time gains...I'll keep you posted.

I would be interested in the results of a 2* pump wedge.

Searched the web and only found wedges for PWC, no mention of anyone trying this with a sportster.

[thumper]

wow - you should have bought a baja or cigarette!

i guess you'll kiss your warranty goodbye for all this!

[thumper]

yuji

i have now extensively modified my 2005 sportster to include all mods you mentioned.

your comments please

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[thumper]

not keen on th dash though

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[thumper]

needs just a tiny bit of burlwood effect - like a luxury car

and a bathing plaftorm for the girls

[tiggerman]

yuji

i have now extensively modified my 2005 sportster to include all mods you mentioned.

your comments please

no trolling motor?? I'm disappointed...

[thumper]

yeh damn forgot that and the rod holders

[tiggerman]

yeh damn forgot that and the rod holders

i bet is has a helluva live well though....doubles as a jacuzzi.....

[keviseeb]

Okay, has anyone installed an aftermarket impeller (skat-trac, Solas), Pump wedge, Intake Grate on their Four-Tec's? Just wondering what kind of mods are available that make real world improvements.

As far as we know replacement impellers, etc. are not available yet for the 215 HP (BVIC) yet. The diameter is larger than the 185 HP (BV) or 155 HP (NA). I'm sure it won't be long......

[thumper]

too many numbers and abreviations - you must work for the government

[tiggerman]

too many numbers and abreviations - speak english poindexter

...be nice.....

[thumper]

oh im sorry i thought the whole pd thing was kinda joke i hadnt realised it was offensive - oops - sorry

[thumper]

tigs ive edited to cover up the evidence

i made sure no one was looking

[tiggerman]

tigs ive edited to cover up the evidence

i made sure no one was looking

no worries-......pd..

[keviseeb]

Sorry, I don't work for the government, just an exclusive Sea Doo jet boat and personal watercraft dealer. By the way the NA is normally aspirated, BV is "boosted version" better known as the 185 horse supercharged, and the BVIC is the 215 supercharged intercooled. With so many different engines in the lineup we use the manufacturers nomenclature to keep the confusion down.

[thumper]

i stand corrected - thanx

[Pyrock]

Geez,

You guys are a bad influence...I haven't even picked up my Challenger 180 but I'm already thinking about mods.

On that note, I'm new to Doos but I'm not new to blowers since my 03 Cobra is blown and I've gone ballistic with mods. Where can I get a free flowing air filter so it can breathe better? I'm sure there are a few ponies there.