IMO,in short probably no. The 96 is alot lighter and they both have the same size engine (787). Yes you could change the impeller in the 97, but change it on the 96 and the 96 will outrun it again.
Unless you have done other engine mods, jetting would not help. On the impeller change, I used a skat-trak in mine. I called S.T. and asked what they recommended. I dont remember what my pitches were.