Engines for around 2k budget

[gto0209]

I am in the market for a motor for my round nose, I pulled my longblock for another project. I have around 2k to spend on an engine. So far the options I have considered are a jetmaniac 718, or a few used jet maniac motors. I ride almost entirely on a lake jumping boat wakes, and would like something a step above a stock 701. My ski already has a b pipe.

 

[chadman154]

Charlie, is there even a question here. Call zack at PHP.

 

[frankv510]

Jetworks. Art is the man. And great service

 

[stefan]

If I hade 2 grnd too spend that 780 4 mm stroker from PHP lookes uper nice, it is a littel over budget.

 

[stagesrt4]

why not buy vinces 718?

that price range will get you anything between 701+ to 800 for the most part... There might be a few motors just over 800 that you can afford but they might be more then a few years old.

 

[McDog]

Short block or long block? Big difference.

 

[mxmark4]

Best engine I have ridden so far was 5810s 718 blew away the 865 petro had in his bob.

 

[ProSouth]

Petros bob is 135lb hull too.

 

[stefan]

Best engine I have ridden so far was 5810s 718 blew away the 865 petro had in his bob.

Was that 865 running right ??? I have a 718 in my bob too and it doo hit hard but not like a 865 on a bad day.

 

[mxmark4]

Yeah but it never ran like I would expect a big money engine to run.it did get better as he dialed in the tuning but for 2k I would buy a 718 any day plus you get jetmaniacs legendary customer service

 

[gto0209]

Looking for a shortblock if new, otherwise a used long block is fine by me.

 

[stefan]

how about a 760 cylinder from JM and use the rest for a TL system.

 

[IS0LD0UT]

With 2K total budget, getting the carbs and intake may blow you past that point with most of the setups. I think the @JetManiac 701-760 is a good way to come close. I am not backflipping with a SJ hull off my own wake, but I can roll it off its own wake and get some big air 180s and nose stabs with it. It is a pretty impressive little motor.


Boat wake

 

[Jhucke]

Why not contact Zack about porting your current motor? Should be pretty local to you, the guy is a genius.

 

[IS0LD0UT]

Why not contact Zack about porting your current motor? Should be pretty local to you, the guy is a genius.

He said he used it for another project, otherwise that would be a good option.

 

[motozachl]

If I had 2 grand too spend that 780 4 mm stroker from PHP looks super nice, it is a little over budget.

Would one be able to run 38s with this?

 

[stagesrt4]

Would one be able to run 38s with this?

im running stock 38s on my JM BB 781

 

[Wakerider26]

I agree with the JetManiac setup. I had a 735 in a RN, and it absolutely shredded. Will work fine with stock 38's too. Not to mention, you get the phenomenal service he provides.

 

[Blue]

I have to agree with the other guys JM motors are the best bang for the buck but maybe im partial since I build them all...lol. pm jm he will be happy to send you a quote and we have several motors ready to ship. Thanks to everyone that supports us.... see you guys in daytona

 

[sjetrider]

In this budget the JM is the ONLY WAY to go. This is why Chris has excelled in this industry so well. He fits a huge need for decent priced setups. No one else out there seems to want to deal with this price range motors anymore. When they did it was a lot higher ct than JM's . The nice thing is you send him a clapped out motor and you get a bolt in with tune spec info back. Its the EASY BOTTON for budget minded builds.
Chris is the king of affordable good power.