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Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: Baird.eddie on May 28, 2020, 08:12:50 PM

Title: Jet swap.
Post by: Baird.eddie on May 28, 2020, 08:12:50 PM
I have a 76 Hawaiian 18ft..this boat has a omc jet on it which I am looking to replace.. I'm looking for one that I can upgrade with like split bowls ,jetovators  etc ..I only know about a few companies  like Berkeley but if anyone has any Ideas on what would be a good jet for me or anything please let me know,the motor in it is a 383 sbc  if anyone is wondering.
Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: 76Mantra455 on May 30, 2020, 10:00:55 AM
Cant really see the pump in the pic....from what i can see it looks like a Jacuzzi...i have never heard of a omc jet...

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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: mobboss on June 01, 2020, 05:46:38 PM
before you do anything contact a couple of companies that build and or rebuild jets there maybe something you can do for that jet. start there


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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: Baird.eddie on June 01, 2020, 10:20:33 PM
Cant really see the pump in the pic....from what i can see it looks like a Jacuzzi...i have never heard of a omc jet...

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yes it is a jacuzzi,sorry I was just going off of what the nozzle said.

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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: Baird.eddie on June 01, 2020, 10:24:10 PM
before you do anything contact a couple of companies that build and or rebuild jets there maybe something you can do for that jet. start there


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it works I'm just looking into other jets for a swap because I'm not to big of a fan of the jacuzzi,I dont know to many brands so I made the post to get more info on brands what to look for things like that.

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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: sevans01 on June 02, 2020, 07:11:33 AM
it works I'm just looking into other jets for a swap because I'm not to big of a fan of the jacuzzi,I dont know to many brands so I made the post to get more info on brands what to look for things like that.

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before you go down that rabbit hole, what are your goals, hows the boat run now? sometimes its easier to find a boat with a pump you want rather then swap it out, unless you have a lot of time and fiberglass skills.
Jet Boat Performance has a kit that changes out the bowl to be able to add droops and place diverters. search the forum its came up several times. from what I've read the cost/ performance from an energizer kit you're better off getting a different boat with the pump you want. unless you're having problems with your pump now, run what you got...  https://www.jetboatperformance.com/jet-boat-parts-and-services-atascad-1

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good luck

Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: 76Mantra455 on June 02, 2020, 10:02:38 AM
Is it a wj or yj...a wj is a split bowl and you can add a place diverter they are just a little more costly...i have a wj and have had no problems with it...

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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: Baird.eddie on June 02, 2020, 01:43:50 PM
before you go down that rabbit hole, what are your goals, hows the boat run now? sometimes its easier to find a boat with a pump you want rather then swap it out, unless you have a lot of time and fiberglass skills.
Jet Boat Performance has a kit that changes out the bowl to be able to add droops and place diverters. search the forum its came up several times. from what I've read the cost/ performance from an energizer kit you're better off getting a different boat with the pump you want. unless you're having problems with your pump now, run what you got...  https://www.jetboatperformance.com/jet-boat-parts-and-services-atascad-1

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good luck
thank you ..my new motor is going to double what the old one made .. I know certain shafts etc can only handle a certain amount of power I'm just preparing just in case mine breaks if I can repair it or not.. but thank you very much.

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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: Baird.eddie on June 02, 2020, 01:47:12 PM
Is it a wj or yj...a wj is a split bowl and you can add a place diverter they are just a little more costly...i have a wj and have had no problems with it...

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it doesn't have anything so I'm assuming a wj.. it's a pretty old jet and my parents had to have it serviced and once more before that.. I dont have problems it's more I'm looking what I can do to either make it stronger or a different jet.. because I'm building a new motor that's going to make alot more power than the stock motor that was in it.

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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: 76Mantra455 on June 02, 2020, 01:53:57 PM
it doesn't have anything so I'm assuming a wj.. it's a pretty old jet and my parents had to have it serviced and once more before that.. I dont have problems it's more I'm looking what I can do to either make it stronger or a different jet.. because I'm building a new motor that's going to make alot more power than the stock motor that was in it.

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What are you going to run for power? Im running a 455 olds 40 over, stroked, big valve C heads.

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Title: Re: Jet swap.
Post by: Baird.eddie on June 02, 2020, 07:36:45 PM
What are you going to run for power? Im running a 455 olds 40 over, stroked, big valve C heads.

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Its going to be a 350 bored 40 over soon to be 60 then stroker crank big aluminum heads potentially a blower on about 4 to 8 pounds of boost.it will make about 400 to 500 hp without the blower.. big blocks are common I wanted to do something different.

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