Impeller pitch?

[charleslauria]

I own a GTX 260 is 2014 and just recently i have gotten a pretty big rock stuck in the impeller and i will need a new one. What impeller and what impeller pitch would be best for my ski?

 

[3ftDeep]

There's a chance you can bend it back into shape. See the following video: https://youtu.be/9pY-7OTUnn8
If not, you can buy it from the dealer (see the following website: http://parts.sea-doo.com/Index.aspx...4rgroeum2&catalog_id=1&language_id=1&siteid=1), but it'll cost about US $300. Before spending that much money though, you should contact the folks down at Impros. They do an outstanding job on reconditioning impellers. If they say they can fix it, you'll think it was new. Good luck.

 

[charleslauria]

Thankyou, I have watched your channel before, they are extremely helpful, But, would like to get a new Solas stainless steel impeller because I have heard good things about it. The fractions available are: 15/19R, 14/19, 13/18, 15/22R, 15/20R. All are Solas brand impellers. Can you tell me which impeller is the best for my ski and why that impeller is the best one?
Thanks,
Charles

 

[3ftDeep]

Everyone's opinion is different on this matter. The stock impeller pitch is "optimal" for your ski. I'm not sure what the angles are on your 260, but you should stick with the same pitch (it should be stamped on the inside of your impeller, or you can get it by calling your dealer), unless you've increased the power. If you've increased the power on your ski, you can increase the pitch a tiny bit to utilize that extra power. There's a compromise though, if you don't have enough power for the increased pitch. You won't get to speed fast enough from start. Good luck, and thanks for the compliment.

 

[JoeZ]

The stock pitches are not the same as the Solas ones. There are design differences that make direct comparisons difficult. That said, the SOLAS SRZ 15/21 will work well with a stock 260. Also grab yourself a wear ring.

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[h=2]Sea-Doo Wear Ring AFTERMARKET (267000372) for 215, 255 and 260 4-Tec Engines[/h]
I do recommend plastic wear rings for 95% of the cases, to help protect the impeller.

 

[gti 130 wow]

With my new Sola's 11- 19 Concord impeller , water temperature is a big factor for you to consider.
I ran two test in a 2 hr period of the day on my GTI 130 .

1st : 57+ mph@ 7050 rpm , 9 gal/ hr
2: 59+ mph @ 7150 rpm's max fuel rate of 10gal/ hr

Both test were taken on the intercostal water way between Norfolk and Chesapeake VA.
The lower top speed was in Chesapeake where the channel is narrow and the water right now is very warm.
The higher top speed was in Norfolk near the Chesapeake Bay where the water recently due to the tides are much colder water from the Atlantic Ocean. So 15 miles made a repeatable difference of 100 rpm's . So by moving through a body of water that either moves you closer are further away from the max hp rpm can effect your speed.