"Budget" KDX Build

Location
WI
After a lot of internal debate, I impulsively decided to buy Chadman's KDX a few months ago (keepin' it in da WI family yah hey). Since I spent a little bit more than I was hoping on the hull, my motor setup will be a bit more on the mild side until I can afford to step into a bigger motor. Hence the "budget" build. This will be my first scratch build (and build thread). I spent most of my time in the surf on a surfslut SN (which will serve as a donor) the past four years so I'm pretty excited for this boat to be done and get er' out on da pond for a rip up here in da nort.

Being my first "real" build, I know I'm going to have a lot of questions along the way so I hope this thread will help me out.

Here are her specs:
XScream KDX carbon hull (early gen from what I understand)
Superfreak carbon pole
RRP Steering with custom fat bars
771 BB built by Steve at Watercraft Factory
SBN 46's / Protec intake
MSD enhancer
#ZERO lightened flywheel
b pipe
155 pump sleeved down to a 148 mag with some crazy @Tommygunz impeller pitching
Planning to run a CATS trim as well

Oh fawk yah bud...
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Location
WI
Nice too see a XS hull with normal power, whey the pump mod too 148 mm ?
It was @Tommygunz pump that he was running in his hurricane. I'm sure he can better explain why. From what I understand, it's a gp 155 housing sleeved down to a 148. This was apparently a big thing for racers back in the day. I hear they're somewhat difficult to find.
 
Location
Stockton
That's a Killer ski, good choice! Could you take a pic of both skis side by side, side view? I've never seen one in person so can't tell it's overall size.
 
Location
WI
@Harbor ...They're about the same length. From what I understand this kdx is a little longer than the current kdx (with some other changes). I wanted something a little longer though that I can use as a free ride ski as well. The lake I'm on gets some pretty decent wave action being almost 27 miles long. I could barrel roll my SN with ease on a decent day. If anyone knows any other history on this boat...fill me in.
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I'm just about to place a big parts order with JM...should be making some big progress in the coming weeks.
 
Location
WI
Not worried about a title. WI is very lenient when it comes to titling skis and boats. It's all online and very easy. I know a few out of state people who have bought boats without titles and run them through WI for this reason
 

mike b

Michael "Mayhem" Bevacqua aka MikeyChan
Location
California
Can't wait to ride this thing and comapre it to the DVX....

Your either going to hate yourself for selling it or have a smirk on your face for having the DVX instead haha. Man I saw this hull slip past me from when clouse had it and chadman. Beautiful ski. Sub'd to the build!
 
Location
WI
Little update. Got everything stripped from the SN tonight that's getting transferred. I've gotta say, pulling this ski apart was tough. I've got so many hours, blood, sweat, and tears into her... I'd really like to find a stockish SN and giver her life again to use as a surf/backup/friend ski. Such a fun hull.
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I'm just waiting on my JM order to start breathing life into the KDX. Hope to start this weekend.

I'll also have a pre 08 superjet drive shaft for sale. It's one of the beefy JM ones. It's in excellent shape. If it doesn't sell I'll just send it to JM for credit on the next order.
 

Byeai

"Cheetos-Man"
Location
Melbourne FL
Woah woah woah its cool im whooping my kdx ass since i can't stay out my holds lol its smacked the sides a bit

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