Hydro tech rebuild

[duckband417]

Hey guys, putting a hydro tech rebuilt HPDI on my ranger Z520. It’s a 225 that they are putting a phase kit on to make it a 250. Any mods that would significantlyhelp holeshot an midrange performance that you guys have had done? I had a 2011 SHO on the boat and loved the hole shot but blew the powerhead 5 mo outside of warranty. I’ve seen things like exhaust and lightened flywheel that are reasonably priced mods. I just don’t want to do anything that would make someone point a finger at tournaments like BFLs as far as going over HP limits. I know the guys at hydrotech to an amazing job. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

[StrokerSmoker]

I like the flywheel a lot.....that's not a horsepower mod so its defiantly legal

[duckband417]

Thanks

[BRETT]

Duckband, I saw your boat in the shop last week when I dropped mine off. Clean rig!

[HaulinBass]

What are you calling a phase kit? Stage I, II or III and or an ecu remap?

[CP1.0]

Just went through the same issue. I ended up just going with the tuner and reeds on my rebuild. It was explained to me that going with the re map was "upping" the hp rating so it would no longer be "legal" for tournaments. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this as well. I want to put a set of their heads on so bad I cant stand it.

[HaulinBass]

If the boat is unlimited, V6 rating or not exceeding the capacity your good when concerned with tournament regulations. If the rules have a 250hp max, someone may object if the issue is aired. I wouldn’t worry too much about it. I’ve seen heavy hulled sponsored boats going faster than what seemed usual for their brand. And I’d care less.

[duckband417]

Thanks, I’m excited to pick it up

[duckband417]

Phase 2

[Wild Heethen]

Just went through the same issue. I ended up just going with the tuner and reeds on my rebuild. It was explained to me that going with the re map was "upping" the hp rating so it would no longer be "legal" for tournaments. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this as well. I want to put a set of their heads on so bad I cant stand it.

If I were you I'd have it built like I want it. As far as 'legal' for tournaments, what no one else knows won't hurt them. If anyone asks about how good it runs, tell them it's the driver. What they going to do, demand to have your engine tore down and examined? Yeah, right.

[CP1.0]

I get what you're saying but those polygraph test are pretty tricky! lol