Installing a 951 engine in a 1997 XP

[capitan100]

Hello all,

My name is Blake and I am new here. I live in Lynchburg, VA.

I recently acquired a 1997 Sea Doo XP with no engine here locally. It has everything except an engine. I mainly bought it for the trailer...so I could use it for my 2001 GTI. However, now I will probably start looking for a dual trailer once I get this thing running...LOL

I am thinking about getting a 951 engine for it. Can this be done and what all is required to changeover to the 951 engine? Or is it easier to just get a 787 engine for it? Also, where is the best place to get a reliable turnkey engine for this (951 or 787)? What kind of price am I looking at? Keep in mind I will not have a core to send in.

I don't want to spend a fortune, but I love to tinker with things, so this will be my project. Just trying to do some research before I go knee deep in this thing.

Since I already have the 2001 GTI to ride with the family. I want this XP to be a rocket.

Thanks in advance.

Blake

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Do you have everything else like electronics and stuff?

You would have to do some fiberglassing to relocate the motor mounts, and a 951 will work with the 800 MPEM if you have the single coil mag cup off the 97.5 whiter 951 (which I have)

You will need everything else though...carbs, pipe, etc along with an alignment tool.

Its wont be a quick easy project and certainly not as cheap as a 800 motor, but would make a fun ride when your done. It would be easier to part it out and by a 99...but whatever floats your boat. Just make sure to keep us posted.

 

[capitan100]

Thanks for the response.

Yes, it has all of the electronics. Everything is there except the engine and carbs.

I have also been reading the other threads I just found after I posted this.

I see that you are parting out some skis. Do you have any good running 787's that are turnkey?

Thanks

Blake

 

[Minnetonka4me]

I could...it actually came out of a 97 Xp so it has the right coupler and stuff. It needs a top end done on it. I also have the carbs.

You can PM me if you are interested; it wouldnt be cheap, but it would be reliable. I could prob have it ready in a few weeks.

 

[capitan100]

I will send you a PM once I get to my 5 post count...