Aftermarket Alu Waterboxes Yay or Nay

Discussion in 'Tech Discussion' started by ScottyRocker, Dec 8, 2009.

  1. ScottyRocker

    ScottyRocker Member

    Opinions please?
    Ive heard they make f*** all difference
  2. Dazza

    Dazza Member

    They must be stronger than a standard one, but I've been told they make no difference in power. They do make your ski a bit louder - the standard waterbox has a more muted sound compared to an alloy one.
  3. I've had several alui ones over the years.

    The only reason i got them is the stock one's shit themselves and it's better in my opinion to upgrade to a better system rather than put another stock one that will break in the future.

    They make no differance to performance, slightly louder
  4. waxhead

    waxhead Member

    What sort of ski are you fitting it to
  5. ScottyRocker

    ScottyRocker Member

    squarenose 701 Sj, yeah i heard they dont go KABOOM like the stock ones do with backfires
  6. waxhead

    waxhead Member

    You can actually fit the stock round nose one in there
    I havent done it but i have seen it done and was told its pretty much a direct fit
  7. ScottyRocker

    ScottyRocker Member

    My waterbox is still good, was just thinkin bout gettin an Alu one thats all. Prob not worth it. If anyone has one tho, and want to sell give me a yell :twisted:
  8. waxhead

    waxhead Member

    Its more a an issue with blaster blowing them up than superjets
    Im not actually sure why.
    maybe the fuel can not collect in the superjet one as much as the blaster
  9. Rickster

    Rickster Member

    Aftermarket is well worth it on the SN's with those cheap arse OEM fiberglass waterboxes. Use a RN box as Wax suggested, and it is a direct fit..
  10. jet ski bum

    jet ski bum Member

    Custom Ali box

    If anyone is interested I will make them a custom ali box in the new year to try at no cost as we are looking for new products to work on for the next season. contact kevin@skimd.co.nz. your ski should be stock or near stock and have a rev counter for feed back to qualify.