B-Pipe or ProTec

douglee25

douglee25

m3booooy
Location
South Jersey
Here's what happened when I ran my 61x, riva red, 175psi motor without a girdle kit last year.

You know what my recommendation is :biggthumpup:

Doug

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Mouthfulloflake

Mouthfulloflake

ISJWTA member #2
Location
NW Arkansas
after reading many threads on this ( in the past) I was under the impression that the general concensus was that 62t cylinders were beefier, and at LESS risk of cracking without a girdle?





sjetrider said:
It happens, but only on radically ported motors and usually high compression motors w/ head mounted pipes. Heii the motor I discussed above had a riva pipe mounted to head and is ported w/ a OEM milled head at 185psi comp. and like I said its 10 yrs. on original bore and second set of pistons.
Now a 760 ported cylender is a whole new game, if you own one get a girdle on it.
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Mouthfulloflake

Mouthfulloflake

ISJWTA member #2
Location
NW Arkansas
thats what my wife's square nose has on it ( 650 engine)

pipe, head, carb adapter and water sucking flame arrestor ( swapped back to stock)

protec mats, rideplate, it had all that jazz.

its VERY strong for a 650.

Ive never had the engine opened up, not sure it had port work or not, I do not think so though.


wishihad said:
Ok so does anyone have any experience with the ProTec Wake Up kits on a SJ?
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thegoldenboy

thegoldenboy

RN Surgery... soon
Location
Toronto
wishihad said:
Ok so does anyone have any experience with the ProTec Wake Up kits on a SJ?
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I wouldn't bother, you'll pay more for the same things you can get used.

I'd look to get a nice used aftermarket head. Spend $200+girdle kit. I'd than get a nice used B pipe for $350-$400.

Rejet your carbs, prop the boat correctly to your requirements, and go ride.

Easy mods, nice difference, give or take $600-$800.
 
Mouthfulloflake

Mouthfulloflake

ISJWTA member #2
Location
NW Arkansas
I agree with Goldenboy, even though I realize you were asking for actual experience with the kit and not what goldenboy would do with $800.

:biggrin:

Good luck finding those B pipes under $400 too.

point me to them!
 
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Bonzia Bob

Bonzia Bob

Location
San Angelo, Texas, United States, 105590109474550,
The problem we had with the Riva/Pro-Tec exhaust is when you port your cylinder and run higher compression, with the pipe being attached to the head it just rattles EVERYTHING apart. I thought that we were going to have to buy stock in Heli-Coil before we were done. IMHO I would spend the money on the B-pipe so that later on when you do more serious motor mods you will be on the right track with your exhaust system.
 
wishihad

wishihad

X
Location
va
Fathom said:
Dude, just buy one new. You're way below your budget already. By the time you find a trouble free B pipe for under $500 it will be winter, again.
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About time, I was waiting for you to chime in.

No can do! The same way you have to have you ski all clean and pretty.:poke: I have to to get a good deal on anything I buy or I won't do it. Regardless of what or how much is it. I even tried to talk the guy with the 01 SJ down. Can't help it.:grumpy:

Also, have a long list of sh%t I need to buy. Including your trailer!!!
 
Fathom

Fathom

WaveJunkie PR
Location
Central Illinois
Fair enough, I've found a little extra cash alleviates a headache when purchasing certain parts, specifically, the B pipe. I bit down hard and bought one new after searching for some time. I was in a bit of a hurry, I only spent a month or two looking. I'm all about the good deal too, but time is worth money.
 
sjetrider

sjetrider

615 Freeriders are addicted to T1 madness.
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in the 615 (Nashville)
wishihad said:
Ok so does anyone have any experience with the ProTec Wake Up kits on a SJ?
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Not sure what the wake up kit is, but I know of a 650 ported cyl and I believe cases, protec milled head and a protec pipe and it frickin screems, will outrun most 701 limmitted boats no problem and has awesome bottom end too. I thought they called this the sleeper kit or something. Not sure what it costs, but it rocks. I would not hesitate to have them do motor work on my 701 after riding this boat.
 
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