2003 GTX 4 Tech Supercharged

[etemplet]

One of these is for sale in my area and I am considering buying it and rebuilding the engine. How much of a pain are these to rebuild? Owner says a long block is $3K. This would be my first venture into the realm of 4 stroke jet skis but... I"m a motorcycle guy... the engine doesn't scare me... much. LOL Supercharger has only an hour or so on it. Thoughts?

 

[mikidymac]

Spend your time and money on the 2-strokes, much faster to rebuild and cheaper.

 

[5ta9]

One of these is for sale in my area and I am considering buying it and rebuilding the engine. How much of a pain are these to rebuild? Owner says a long block is $3K. This would be my first venture into the realm of 4 stroke jet skis but... I"m a motorcycle guy... the engine doesn't scare me... much. LOL Supercharger has only an hour or so on it. Thoughts?

I have a 2003 Supercharged GTX and my plan has always been to part it out if the engine blew. I don't see any return on investment by replacing the engine unless I was planning on keeping it for a long time.

 

[etemplet]

I have a 2003 Supercharged GTX and my plan has always been to part it out if the engine blew. I don't see any return on investment by replacing the engine unless I was planning on keeping it for a long time.

I"m not buying an engine. I'll repair this one if I get it. Just curious as to how much the parts cost. I don't mind passing this one buy if it isn't worth it. I like this kinda stuff.

 

[5ta9]

I"m not buying and engine. I'll repair this one if I get it. Just curious as to how much the parts cost. I don't mind passing this one buy if it isn't worth it.

What is the extent of the damage? Did it grenade or is it something like low compression?

 

[etemplet]

Low compression from what I understand. but I have to treat it like it's junk cuz I sure can't believe what someone says. There is always a lot of HOPE in what people think is wrong compared to the ugly of reality. LOL

 

[Rikky001]

Whatever dollar you spend it is a dollar lost on a 2003 ski imo.
Feel free to open up the engine and check what needs replacement, 1000 usd is quickly out of the wallet for a partial rebuilt.
The rebuilding is easy, just a few pistons going up an down as on every engine. All is easy with the proper tools and knowledge.
There was a guy here who bought a very recent ski for 500 usd and he fixed it very cheap as the dealer seemed to be a dumb ass, miracle story.
Just search a more recent ski, enough trashed projects around I would say.

 

[etemplet]

I'm looking at parts on ebay and such. Ski is Under $700. If I can get R done for around $1300 I'm cool with that. Me doing all the work of course. I'm planning for catastrophic though.

 

[mikidymac]

You have so much more that can be bad on the 4-tec and eat money. Crank, rods, cam, valvetrain, oil pump, injectors. Gross, getting the willies just thinking about it.

 

[etemplet]

I don't think about it that way.

 

[mikidymac]

Sounds like you have already decided to go for it. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[hfgreg]

Ask for documentation proving when the SC was rebuilt. Good luck

 

[etemplet]

I can't get up that way till later in the week. Maybe he'll sell it before I get there. LOL I'm not sure I want to fool with it. I Have lots of skis to work on and 3 need engines. It just seems like a good entry price for a ski like this.

 

[GrinchMonster2000]

Almost in the same boat, paid $600 185-SC with trailer,had to pass on 2 good motors cause wife family member borrow my rebuild funds, its been 7-months,

 

[etemplet]

Almost in the same boat, paid $600 185-SC with trailer,had to pass on 2 good motors cause wife family member borrow my rebuild funds, its been 7-months,

What kinda prices are you seeing for good engines?

 

[GrinchMonster2000]

$1100-1800 and ebay up to $2500,
One shop here Rem 4-tec engine $3k.

 

[etemplet]

I don't think the ski is worth that. Gimmie da two strokes and two smokes. I can build a Killer RX for that much and I have one.

 

[Stanislav Sergeevich]

I have a 2003 Supercharged GTX and my plan has always been to part it out if the engine blew. I don't see any return on investment by replacing the engine unless I was planning on keeping it for a long time.

are you selling?

 

[benjilafouine]

I wouldn't buy it because in 2003, these were the first 4 techs produced and they were probably not evolved. Either buy an old 2 stroke or save your money to buy a more recent 4 tech.