Why dont businesses want my $ for performance parts?

[onefast96svt]

So I've had mustangs all my life. I know how bolt ons works, I know how built motors meant to race work. I've got both kinds of cars at home. But when I call companys and ask them doing stuff to my ski, they say its not worth it. That the only way anything is going to matter is by going into the engine. Well last time i looked my mustang with bolts performed better with exhaust, gears, cold air, pulleys, etc. No its not a beast but its alot better than stock. Easy air in, easy air out and something ti get you moving quicker, right?

So why would these guts tell me not to waste my money when all I want is to perform a little better than the next Guy that can only got 65 but I might hit 70. The whole fun of it passing someone when they think they are the fastest.

 

[Dr Honda]

Welll.... on one hand.... they are right.

Seadoo is making monster HP with those little engines. If Ford was getting the same HP/L... You would be driving a 1000 hp mustang off the showroom floor.

On the other hand... you haven looked around much.

There are tons of bolt-ons for new skis.

 

[onefast96svt]

I'm not trying add power, just make it run more efficiently. Which will end up making more power. Like ford puts ribbed or flat with chambers as an intake hose. It works but its not a efficient intake. Straight and smooth is the way. Same with the ski. I'm sure the intake hose is not straight and is ribbed, and im sure an aftermarket will perform better. Same with exhaust. And yeah, I have looked and I have my stuff in my cart ready to buy. But when call someone to talk to them about working on your sky and they turn you down saying its a waste it just makes you second guess. I know it will help but you don't want to hear this stuff from a shop owner.

 

[Dr Honda]

...... But when call someone to talk to them about working on your sky and they turn you down saying its a waste it just makes you second guess. I know it will help but you don't want to hear this stuff from a shop owner.

Ahhhhh... OK.. the little light just tuned on.

You can buy the mods you are talking about. (cold air, and whatnot) BUT... if you want a shop to install them for you in the spring, and early summer... FORGET IT !! They are so booked with... "Why won't my ski start after being parked all winter" jobs... that they don't have time for stuff that they know doesn't really do anything to the performance of the ski. (and sometimes takes away from performance)

One last word...

On the new 4 stroke skis... a lot of the bolt-on's don't do much, and they can be very expensive. Normally, the best bang of the buck is to work on the pump's efficiency. If you are looking only for speed... neck down the nozzle, and put in an impeller with a little more pitch, and a thin hub. Also, polish any of the interior pump parts, and fill in all the open gaps between the shoe, and the pump. That will be good for a few MPH up top.

FYI... check my signature line... I am a shop owner.

 

[onefast96svt]

Sounds good. I can try that when I get a chance to order. But I do understand about the shops. But instead of saying l, uh that wont help you better off saving your money, say ok well we are 2 weeks out, can you come then. Sounds more professional and like they care. I could do it myself but time and energy is real factor. I drive a truck all day, unload 15k lbs a day, and don't feel like work when I get off. That's the cobra isn't running yet.

 

[Dr Honda]

..... But I do understand about the shops. But instead of saying l, uh that wont help you better off saving your money, say ok well we are 2 weeks out, can you come then. Sounds more professional and like they care.

I understand what you are saying... but you were probably talking to a busy employee, and not the owner. The Employ's pay check doesn't depend if you come back or not. (get it?)

 

[onefast96svt]

Haha oh yeah, understand to well.

 

[red2blue]

Ahhhhh... OK.. the little light just tuned on.

You can buy the mods you are talking about. (cold air, and whatnot) BUT... if you want a shop to install them for you in the spring, and early summer... FORGET IT !! They are so booked with... "Why won't my ski start after being parked all winter" jobs... that they don't have time for stuff that they know doesn't really do anything to the performance of the ski. (and sometimes takes away from performance)

One last word...

On the new 4 stroke skis... a lot of the bolt-on's don't do much, and they can be very expensive. Normally, the best bang of the buck is to work on the pump's efficiency. If you are looking only for speed... neck down the nozzle, and put in an impeller with a little more pitch, and a thin hub. Also, polish any of the interior pump parts, and fill in all the open gaps between the shoe, and the pump. That will be good for a few MPH up top.FYI... check my signature line... I am a shop owner.

If I could wave the BS flag I would. Without a bigger/better sc necking down the nozzle and putting in a taller prop will dog his motor.

Balance the equation..c'mon.....better air flow to the sc...bigger sc...better external intercooler...bigger injectors...taller prop....adj ringed nozzle.

You can make a DIY 4" up front air and blow riva's stage 1 kit away...for less than a $100. Then you can tweek your oem prop a bit and get a lil more on top.

To think you can start elsewhere...is fantasy.