Nuklear6
I Dream 10' Surf!
I've sold a few of these but didn't get a chance to run a back to back comparison until recent.
There is a very noticeable increases over a well set up 144mm. The hook up in white water conditions is amazing. I'm not much of an aerial guy but it added easily a foot of height to my flat water nose stabs (yea some people still do these sad I know).
Now these pumps are non set back full stainless wear ring and stator. That being said for flat water flips I'm sure any of the set back 148mm pumps available would out perform the solas. The set back pumps keep more water infront of the prop there for you continue to get thrust slightly after the intake leaves the water in a flip attempt. That being said. For a surf rider I happen to believe the solas 148 is the very best pump you could ask for.
The ski I used for back to back comparisons had a 800 cc +4mm stroker with 46mm sbns and stock ignition. It needed a 9/15 d75 with 84mm reduction nozzle. It was an aftermarket hull but very heavy at 330lbs.
As far as the bearing problems the 144 solas stator sections had I believe a lot of the problems where caused by improper installation. The SS does not give like the cast aluminum stock stator section. Therefore if you press or hit the bearing into the housing incorrectly you will damage the bearing. The proper way to install is with two parallels, a hydraulic press and a tool that contacts only the outer race of the bearings.
There have been a few 144 pumps that came through with the interference between the housing and bearing too tight. This needs to be measured with a bore guage not a caliber. So I'd suggest choosing an installer that can measure the clearance properly and is familiar with these SS pumps.
Ready to install solas 148 mag
Rtr 144 pump that was being replaced. Added 7 lbs to the ski. Not great but not terrible. Worth the added hook up for the money
Pricing can vary depending on how much of the pump you want and if you'd like it assembledid or not. PM or call me for pricing I will make this pump a great bargain for those interested.
Thanks
Chuck Palmucci
CPT Enterprise LLC
609 510 3062
There is a very noticeable increases over a well set up 144mm. The hook up in white water conditions is amazing. I'm not much of an aerial guy but it added easily a foot of height to my flat water nose stabs (yea some people still do these sad I know).
Now these pumps are non set back full stainless wear ring and stator. That being said for flat water flips I'm sure any of the set back 148mm pumps available would out perform the solas. The set back pumps keep more water infront of the prop there for you continue to get thrust slightly after the intake leaves the water in a flip attempt. That being said. For a surf rider I happen to believe the solas 148 is the very best pump you could ask for.
The ski I used for back to back comparisons had a 800 cc +4mm stroker with 46mm sbns and stock ignition. It needed a 9/15 d75 with 84mm reduction nozzle. It was an aftermarket hull but very heavy at 330lbs.
As far as the bearing problems the 144 solas stator sections had I believe a lot of the problems where caused by improper installation. The SS does not give like the cast aluminum stock stator section. Therefore if you press or hit the bearing into the housing incorrectly you will damage the bearing. The proper way to install is with two parallels, a hydraulic press and a tool that contacts only the outer race of the bearings.
There have been a few 144 pumps that came through with the interference between the housing and bearing too tight. This needs to be measured with a bore guage not a caliber. So I'd suggest choosing an installer that can measure the clearance properly and is familiar with these SS pumps.
Ready to install solas 148 mag
Rtr 144 pump that was being replaced. Added 7 lbs to the ski. Not great but not terrible. Worth the added hook up for the money
Pricing can vary depending on how much of the pump you want and if you'd like it assembledid or not. PM or call me for pricing I will make this pump a great bargain for those interested.
Thanks
Chuck Palmucci
CPT Enterprise LLC
609 510 3062
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