SoCal Jet Boats
Classifieds => WTB => Topic started by: UltraRed on September 15, 2011, 12:27:23 PM
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Hey guys I just picked up a 22 mini day tahiti from a friend (should be coming home on the weeknd of the 24th) but it has a Jacuzzi WJ. I would like to change to a Berk 12-JC (split if you got it) with out breaking the bank. So looking for Berk 12-JC what do you have...
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Hey guys I just picked up a 22 mini day tahiti from a friend (should be coming home on the weeknd of the 24th) but it has a Jacuzzi WJ. I would like to change to a Berk 12-JC (split if you got it) with out breaking the bank. So looking for Berk 12-JC what do you have...
I got a Berk 12 JG, split bowl, and it's original intake, etc. Pumps been rebuilt, bowl has had a lot of tuning work done (Not by me, before I got it), intake is machined for a shoe and a ride plate. Lemme know.
Ray
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What are you looking to gain by switching to a Berk?
If it was a YJ I wouldn't question the change, but I don't believe the Berk is going to make much difference compared to the WJ, at lease not in a 22 footer.
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What are you looking to gain by switching to a Berk?
If it was a YJ I wouldn't question the change, but I don't believe the Berk is going to make much difference compared to the WJ, at lease not in a 22 footer.
I agree Kieth. Shit if my boat had a wj instead of my yj I'd be happy with it. Talk to Tom at jet boat performance he'll get you wherever you wanna be with that wj.
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I have an American Turbine pump. AT-309 No intake
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The reason I said Berkeley is this is only my second boat. The first being a little Kona with a Berk JC. I am not familiar with any other brands. The float is a 22' miniday so its rather large. With the weight and size I want to attempt to get into the 60mph range which may or may not happen but I am not sure this is achievable with the Jacuzzi WJ as I know nothing about the Jacuzzi pumps, but do know that there is a place diverter Looking to build the motor at about 450hp.
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There shouldn't be any reason you don't see 50 out of that w/ 450 HP. Shit I was seeing just shy of 50 with a small block olds and a yj. Now who knows what my HP is with a 455 and the same yj and its considerably faster ill find out how much faster Sunday.
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You already have the best upgrade you could do for a WJ (the diverter :thumbup: ). The WJ isn't going to be the limiting factor in running 60's. The weight and the shape/condition of the bottom will affect your top speed more than the pump.
Personally I would recommend using the money you would spend the Berk on engine upgrades to help performance & longevity (a good intake, carb & cam combo, improved ignition system, roller rockers...).
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Need to get this into the 60's next season to be happy with the purchase and project. If you guys believe its doable with the WJ and diverter then I will keep the pump in it until after i get the motor completed and actually give it ago. Im not opposed to the jacuzzi just feel that the berk would get me there with less effort.
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i have a 12jc berk thats in great condition, lets swap