GTX w/ 787 compared to an X4 hull w/ 787

[spx787]

How much difference is there in these two as far as parts? Is the driveshaft the same length? Same jet pump etc?

Reason is, I have the spare 787 and a bunch of 97 SPX parts I stripped off that parts ski I bought a while back. I already have a working 97 SPX and would like the second ski I build to be a different riding experience rather than having two X4 hulls with the 787. So I am wondering if all the innards are the same but just the engine placement different with the larger hull. Any help is appreciated.

 

[LouDoo]

It's like a sport bike vs a Harley.

Lou

 

[spx787]

Yeah, I kinda figured that lol! Will parts transfer from the SPX to the GTX though? Have lots of extra stuff from the parts SPX.

 

[CReynoldsMIZ]

Yup. Basically everything is the same for the most part except the gauges i would assume

 

[spx787]

Perfect! I got a line on a couple of different GTX's right now.

I basically did not want two of the same hull. I want the SPX to tear shit up and a bigger, more stable hull for just cruising and toodling around the lake.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

then a GTX/SPX combo is perfect, and ya, quite interchangeable.

 

[spx787]

I got a bit of a drive to go get it, but I think I got a GTX!

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Well....lets say many parts interchange...but some parts are not the same.

First we have to talk the year of model. The mpems are different between 96 and 97. They will interchange if you use the Ebox, but then the harnesses are not plug and play. Gauges are obviously different.

You have reverse in the GTX, so the nozzle setup is different. The driveshaft is a different length.

Different waterbox, different exhaust hose.

Aside from that...the pump is the same, carbs are the same, engine is the same, exhaust is the same.

 

[spx787]

Ok, let me try to find out what year this one is.

 

[spx787]

What year is it? He thinks 96.

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Yup its a 96. FYI some late 96s got 97 electronics.

 

[spx787]

So do most the 96 have the oddball mpem?

 

[AdamXP800]

Tonka that's a 97 I'm pretty sure



96 XP800!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[AdamXP800]

96 had the rear Gtx decal different location

96 XP800!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[AdamXP800]

My old 97

96 XP800!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[spx787]

Pic of the gtx decal

 

[AdamXP800]

100% 1997



96 XP800!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[spx787]

So since the parts ski I stripped was a 97 SPX I'm guessing that works out better for me?

 

[spx787]

Well shit! Somebody snagged both the GTX and XP the day before I was supposed to go pick it up. I'm bummed.

 

[AdamXP800]

It's crazy you're having a tough time finding a stripped hull. Usually people are dying to get rid of them instead of sending them to the dump



96 XP800!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!

 

[spx787]

I'm leaning more towards trying to find one with a blown engine and also wanting either a GSX or GTX. I was gonna have to drive 10 hours round trip for the GTX above but I was getting it for $75. Still had engine and everything in it but wasn't running.

 

[1of500]

Be patient. One will fall in your lap when you least expect it.

 

[Minnetonka4me]

When it's a screaming deal you gotta be on the ball. If you get ahold of someone go right away.

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[spx787]

I would have had it not been a 10 hr round trip drive. I have to wait for a weekend to pull something like that off. This one just wasn't meant to be mine, I guess.

 

[AdamXP800]

When it's a screaming deal you gotta be on the ball. If you get ahold of someone go right away.

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Couldn't agree more! I slept in a bit this morning and missed a smoking deal. I can't believe I did that



96 XP800!
Keep the 2 strokes alive!