Freestyle Jetmaniac 718 vs JM 781

[Yami-Rider]

Has anyone rode both side by side? Trying to decide which one to go with. Both will be a upgrade over my current setup, but just not sure if i should save for the BB? I have rode two JM 771 & 781, but have not rode any JM 718's.

 

[Quinc]

Buy once cry once. Go with the BB. =)

 

[bobob729]

Mews hurricane i believe is a jm 735 u rode that also

 

[ajmps1]

No replacement for...displacement

 

[Yami-Rider]

@JMew03 hurricane i believe is a jm 735 u rode that also

Wish I knew that when I rode it,would of payed more attention to the power ha.

 

[mike b]

Whats the price difference between the two im not even that sure. I think the BB is like 2700? I loved mine when I first got it, my buddy has one in a hull way lighter than mine and his was insane!! Probably FW flip-able if he tried, helps to have carbon

 

[JMew03]

Mine is a 735 and it makes good power. I do plan on sending it back to him after this summer to get it upgraded to a 781.

I would save up for the 781 if you are putting it in the foot rocket. That ski has about 30 pounds on the hurricane.

 

[mike b]

They have a 735 61x single carb for 1495. So call it a 1200 difference in size, I think in terms of investments so which motor holds the value more...thats why I went with the 781. Plus its a rocket. Good luck OP

 

[yamanube]

I was just thinking about this exact same thing, curious to see what others have to say.

 

[Yami-Rider]

Whats the price difference between the two im not even that sure. I think the BB is like 2700?

Small bore 62t/61x is 1700 and BB is 2700

I would save up for the 781 if you are putting it in the foot rocket. That ski has about 30 pounds on the hurricane.

Thanks for the input. Your hurricane weighs 68lbs?

 

[mike b]

If budget is an issue just go with what will make you not broke, if budget isn't i have ridden two motors that say GO 781

 

[air blair]

stay small, ive been running my maniac 735 for years. its my ol' trusty engine. just keeps running and running with a few hones or an overbore cause I popped an air filter off. I'll actually have it in my hull @ Daytona this year. check it out. jeff

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

I had the 781 in my Q8. Loved it, it was capable of FW flip, just not with me lol. Not sure of your budget but I know they also offer the 781 with the 4mil PHP crank making it a 828. I think Chris still has his personal one.

 

[Yami-Rider]

stay small, ive been running my maniac 735 for years. its my ol' trusty engine. I'll actually have it in my hull @ Daytona this year. check it out. jeff

Thanks for the offer, won't be at Daytona this yr. Maybe one day we can make the trip.

Not sure of your budget but I know they also offer the 781 with the 4mil PHP crank making it a 828. I think Chris still has his personal one.

Lookin to keep it under $3k. More money I save will be more money I can spend on other parts for the FootRocket.

Chris's 828 stroker runs on race fuel. I need something that runs on prem. pump gas.

 

[JMew03]

Bring a wetsuit and come test my hurricane.

 

[Yami-Rider]

Bring a wetsuit and come test my hurricane.

Thanks for the offer mew, but its too cold for this guy! Lol

 

[speedysprocket]

No replacement for...displacement

No, the only substitue for cubic inches are cubic dollars...

 

[JMew03]

Haha. I wouldnt be getting in the water.

 

[stefan]

If you got 62 cases get the top end kit att 650 USD, and use the rest for TL carbs reedes etc. I ran the 718 with ATP flame and 220 psi it hade alot off punch for 718.

 

[Yami-Rider]

I thought about that Stefan, but I want to have a full ported engine, not just the top end.