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Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: eliminator18 on August 12, 2015, 10:53:58 AM

Title: Pump work?
Post by: eliminator18 on August 12, 2015, 10:53:58 AM
What all is involved in having pump work done or having a performance build? I currently have a Berkeley pump/ intake with a loader and a dominator split bowl with stuffer. Just trying to figure out where to spend the money, on the pump or on the motor? I have a 18 foot eliminator bubble deck  and a ride plate, just finished building a 468 bbc that makes a little over 500hp, boat runs great, but just looking for your guys thoughts, looking to make the boat faster, ps it has an "a" impeller aluminum


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Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: jimpen on August 12, 2015, 11:08:44 AM
I think I would go see Chris and Joe at B1 Racing.  I would change out the A impeller to a B or so and see what they could do with the loader and set up.  It's hard to guess with the little info we have.
Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: jyeager on August 12, 2015, 11:54:48 AM
X2 on B1 racing. He will take care of you.


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Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: JARVIS on August 13, 2015, 01:44:13 AM
Bam
Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: mash on it on August 13, 2015, 02:44:05 PM
What all is involved in having pump work done or having a performance build? I currently have a Berkeley pump/ intake with a loader and a dominator split bowl with stuffer. Just trying to figure out where to spend the money, on the pump or on the motor? I have a 18 foot eliminator bubble deck  and a ride plate, just finished building a 468 bbc that makes a little over 500hp, boat runs great, but just looking for your guys thoughts, looking to make the boat faster, ps it has an "a" impeller aluminum


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How tight is the pump?
a loose pump will give up some mph.
What did it GPS at? where do you want to be?
How much tuning on the pump combo have you done?
have a diverter?

Dan'l
Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: SSpeeDEMONSS on August 13, 2015, 02:52:03 PM
I'd go with the recommended B1. I was told by a friend to take it there before I even heard about Chris on here. After having been to the shop and speaking with Chris personally I know that I made the right decision by taking mine there.

Garrett
Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: WhyNot76 on August 13, 2015, 02:53:20 PM

I think I would go see Chris and Joe at B1 Racing.  I would change out the A impeller to a B or so and see what they could do with the loader and set up.  It's hard to guess with the little info we have.
I have a sweet Panther for them to experiment on haha


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Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: eliminator18 on August 13, 2015, 03:39:12 PM
The impeller is on the loose side, it has been in there for about 4 years, the last time I gps it, it was at 60 mph on stock 454, haven't gps it since I installed the new motor. I was told that I need to have pump work done to match the motors hp! Not sure what is all involved? I would like to see if I could do the work my self if possible. Looking to do around 80mph


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Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: mash on it on August 13, 2015, 03:58:13 PM
The impeller is on the loose side, it has been in there for about 4 years, the last time I gps it, it was at 60 mph on stock 454, haven't gps it since I installed the new motor. I was told that I need to have pump work done to match the motors hp! Not sure what is all involved? I would like to see if I could do the work my self if possible. Looking to do around 80mph


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I had a heavy azz Glencoe, 454, +.030' over, 9.5:1, victor jr & 750 Holley, and headers... ran 71.8- Jacuzzi DubJ, with a detailed 'B' stainless impeller, with diverter.
No shoe, ride plate, or loader, just a stock rock grate. I think there was more in it, if I took the time to tune the combo...



I would like to see if I could do the work my self if possible.


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Totally doable
Its not rocket science, just jet surgery.
Build the pump and then make small changes dialing it in.

Dan'l
Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: eliminator18 on August 13, 2015, 04:02:29 PM
Thanks, what's the difference between a and b impellers? If I switch to an a/b or b impeller would I see a difference in mph, or should I stick with the a impeller and just add more hp


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Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: mash on it on August 13, 2015, 04:15:11 PM
Thanks, what's the difference between a and b impellers? If I switch to an a/b or b impeller would I see a difference in mph, or should I stick with the a impeller and just add more hp


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A to B will be roughly 300 rpm (higher for the B), where does your motor make its HP at?
I'd give up 300 rpm to have a better holeshot (A)
If you are at 5200 with an A, you'd be at ~5500 w/ B.
I'm at 5k with a AA
MPH? I don't know.

BTW, a WJ Jacuzzi B is similar to a Berk A.

Dan'l
Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: eliminator18 on August 13, 2015, 04:18:06 PM
Cool thanks for the info!!👍


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Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: JARVIS on August 13, 2015, 05:47:25 PM
A to B will be roughly 300 rpm (higher for the B), where does your motor make its HP at?
I'd give up 300 rpm to have a better holeshot (A)
If you are at 5200 with an A, you'd be at ~5500 w/ B.
I'm at 5k with a AA
MPH? I don't know.

BTW, a WJ Jacuzzi B is similar to a Berk A.

Dan'l

What is an aa impeller,  bigger or smaller than an a?
Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: jimpen on August 13, 2015, 06:16:47 PM

What is an aa impeller,  bigger or smaller than an a?
. Bigger


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Title: Re: Pump work?
Post by: JARVIS on August 13, 2015, 06:32:56 PM
thanks jim  :thumbup:
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