FX-1 Water box alternatives

[swapmeet]

I'm borrowing a buddies metal SJ waterbox but need to give it back.

I've been on eBay looking at different ones and it looks like I might be able to use one its off a Seadoo 650.


I've sent a e-mail asking for diminsions etc, but wanted to ask ya'll what you thought.

Has anyone used another brand waterbox in their ski?

 

[swapmeet]

bumpage

 

[motoman96]

Kawi 550 waterboxes fit, I've got either a factory pipe or Coffman 550 waterbox laying around.

 

[swapmeet]

Do they require crazy exhaust hoses?

 

[motoman96]

I'd have to measure the inlet and exit to be sure. Or pm hardcore on here, pretty sure he's ran 550 waterboxes in his fx1.

The factory pipe box is setup almost identical to a stock fx waterbox

 

[subhard]

Just say f it and don't use one. It'll sound badass. Until you go deaf and can't hear it anymore.

 

[motoman96]

That's a great idea, piss everyone off within a mile or so of where he's riding. Like we need more negative attention then strait piping a ski. Not to mention the loss of power and risk of water intrusion.

 

[tightithrash]

New xmetal box

 

[motoman96]

I have a TDR in my fx1, and couldn't imagine how stupid loud it would be strait piped. I also know that sn waterboxes fit.

 

[snowxr]

That Seadoo waterbox is huge.

 

[swapmeet]

Ok, heres another one I was looking at, this is the first guy to respond with dims,
Inlet and outlet are 3", its 16" long and 10" around (circumfrence). The inlet size sucks, but the size and shape might be ok.



Yeah, I couldn't imaging running no box. I put a ProTec Head on with 35cc (I think) domes on, supposed to bump to 185psi. I started it last night for the first time. It got significantly more snappy even with the OEM box. I guess I need to keep my eye out for a stock one unless the 550 box motoman mentioned works.

 

[yamanube]

Send a PM to CarterB, he may have something that will work for you.

 

[smoofers]

Also PM jetmaniac, he usually has a stack of parts off parted out skis.