how to make the 1997 gsi faster?

[ricardo1]

Was doing research on how I could make the ski faster since I might pull a tube and also for myself when I want to hall the mail but could not find anything besides the propeller for 250.
What have you guys done to improve the power?

thanks:thumbsup:

 

[AdamXP800]

Buy a ski with a 787 Haha

I hear a pipe and rejet on the 717 gives you a nice increase

 

[Strizzo]

the gsi came with the reliable 717 which made 85hp. there are pipes available from a company called factory pipe that gives it about 20 more hp, but that puts more stress on the engine, requires a higher rev limiter, and reduces the overall reliability of the 717.

check your local laws about pulling a tube before you do, most states require you to have a 3 seat rated ski, mirrors and a spotter. you also cannot have more people on the ski + tube than the ski is rated for, so no pulling two people on the tube.

 

[AdamXP800]

Georgia Law requires a 3 seat rated ski with a spotter to tow a tube.

 

[ricardo1]

thanks for the info guys, might go with the newer supercharged version soon. 20 hp from just a pipe?? that's a good amount of power. Even if its a private lake??

 

[Strizzo]

thanks for the info guys, might go with the newer supercharged version soon. 20 hp from just a pipe?? that's a good amount of power. Even if its a private lake??

just going off of what the rules are in TX, private lakes can make their own rules, but I'm not sure about GA. The private lake I lived on outlawed pulling tubes or skiiers behind PWC so i've never done it.

 

[ricardo1]

Just did some research and it says it needs to be able to pull 3 people and someone to look at the tuber etc. BS!!!

About the pipe , the rejet and the new porp with a new ring it should be a 100+ ski(if motor is healthy).

 

[griz400]

do like i doo, when you get to where you are going, take the cooler of beer out of ski and it will run alot faster
:cheers:

 

[Jetskigoodies]

Or do what I did and buy a 787 lol.

 

[Robj]

Or of you really want to go fast, put it on the trailer and go for a boot on the highway.

I had the same ski and sold it to get a gsx with 110 hp. That is the best way to go imo. May sell this one to get a gsx limited with 130 hp. But will keep it for a while, don't want to piss my wife off by getting another ski.

 

[ricardo1]

do like i doo, when you get to where you are going, take the cooler of beer out of ski and it will run alot faster
:cheers:

haha, thinking about using the compartment under the hood and make it a cooler for couple drinks.

Or do what I did and buy a 787 lol.

engine or did a motor swap.

Or of you really want to go fast, put it on the trailer and go for a boot on the highway.

I had the same ski and sold it to get a gsx with 110 hp. That is the best way to go imo. May sell this one to get a gsx limited with 130 hp. But will keep it for a while, don't want to piss my wife off by getting another ski.

I just picked this one up for some fun, I get tired of all my toys very quick so don't want to go spend couple Gs on something that I will sell in a year or less but I kinda like the gsi just want to have 100+ skipower lmao.

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

File the nicks off the prop, clean up the leading edges, slap a new wear ring in it and be happy!

 

[ricardo1]

does that make a big difference? asking because I ordered the brp oil, new wear ring with the steel lip, new lines, plugs etc.

 

[LouDoo]

No kidding, the money that you'll spend getting a few more MPH is going to be more than just selling the ski you have and getting a 97GSX, basically the same hull with 25 more HP.

If you want to pull a tube, most states require a 3 seater, so look for a 97-98GTX.

Lou

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

"does that make a big difference?"

I bet you get some speed back, better hole shot. Try a dremel rotary with a large stone, shouldn't take long. Perfect opportunity for correcting minor issues.