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    Right HJP for 201 Evo?

    I have a 6" manual on the boat right now. Looking to upgrade to an Atlas HJP.

    Should I go with a 6" or 8" ... and why?
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    I would go with the 8". I run a fixed 10" as before it was a 6". Big improvement in handling and less chime walk. The 8" will give you better handling and performance.

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    Second the 8". Leverage! Make sure to add the lift plate to cover the opening at the bottom of the Atlas.
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    go too big and might have to redo the cables and wiring
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    Check the current length of the hydraulic steering hoses and elec. wiring. You should have enough to go with the 8" at least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Finlander View Post
    Second the 8". Leverage! Make sure to add the lift plate to cover the opening at the bottom of the Atlas.
    Yup! $50 ain't a deal breaker.

    Quote Originally Posted by javelin90 View Post
    Check the current length of the hydraulic steering hoses and elec. wiring. You should have enough to go with the 8" at least.
    Will do.
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    I have an 09 Evo, I went from a 6 in. fixed to an 8in. Atlas Hyd. No problems.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dk239 View Post
    I have an 09 Evo, I went from a 6 in. fixed to an 8in. Atlas Hyd. No problems.
    How do you like it?
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    I ran a 2014 201 Evo with Pro XS. I upgraded from the 6" manual to an 8" Atlas hydraulic and the performance improvement was great. I got better hole shot and rough water performance right off the bat. Top end speed wasn't really affected as my manual was set for top speed already. I'd never own an EVO without a hydraulic plate. It always felt like there was a significant difference in where the plate needed to be for top speed vs where it performed best on hole shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CDN Bass View Post
    How do you like it?
    I like it, it allows me to find a good height for hole shot and for top end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dk239 View Post
    I like it, it allows me to find a good height for hole shot and for top end.
    Therein lies my problem with the fixed 6". I finally figured out the PVS and PTP (2 1/2") so I could get out of the hole properly, but the tail wants to skate out if I go to turn at 65+.
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