Question on Jet dynamics intake grate #16

[Ashr88]

I've got a jet dynamics #16 for my x4, may sound like a dumb question but when I fit it, the back where it fixes to the rideplate sits lower by 2mil or so, is that how it's meant to be?

 

[Matt Braley]

Yes your good.

 

[Ashr88]

Thanks Matt [emoji106]

 

[Matt Braley]

No problem. If it rubs too much off your max speed you can file it down. A lot of racers would grind them to their liking back in the day.

 

[Ashr88]

Which section would you grate to gain max speed back, I was thinking the back section where it steps up

 

[Ashr88]

 

[Ashr88]

[MENTION=74246]Mat[/MENTION] Bradley

 

[Matt Braley]

If you ride in choppy water then a deep scoop grate will make you faster by keeping the pump hooked up. On flat water it might be holding you back a little.

I'd get a top GPS speed without it and then file a little if necessary. I would think the front blade will hold you back as easily as the rear one would. I'd measure how far each comes down from the hull.

 

[Ashr88]

Ok cool I'll give it a go.
Thanks man

 

[manolocross]

I put one of those on my 95 XP and lost 3 or 5 mph.... too much for me...took it off and sold it...

 

[Ankeneyou]

I've got the same grate but haven't tried it yet. It looks like a giant scoop shovel so I imagine it's going to rob quite a few mph off the top end lol.

 

[Ashr88]

Yeah I still haven't tried mine out either, I'm just going to grind it back like Matt suggested