Jims modified Riva Ride Plate

[ercBOOSTED]

Anybody have this done? What gains did you see from this?

[spaulding]

yes, I have it done. The biggest gain will be stock like turning and handling with the speed of a riva plate. Another advantage is it allows adjustability of the angle. If you send it to him it is important to discuss with him where your riva plate is now.

If it sits below the shoe you will accellerate quicker, but have a slower top end. When i finally got the plate above the shoe I picked up 1.6mph over my previous best at the time.

My mods at the time:
2nd box eliminated
cool air kit
impros impellar and pump mod
hull that breathes well
jims plate and wedge
modified stock air box

stuck at 69.4 with rpms for 71

same as above plate adjusted as I have previous described

70.9 one week later.

[ercBOOSTED]

Thanks for the info. I was at 69.2 before I put the plate on and only got to 69.7 with the plate, so it seems like I was right about where you were. I was hoping to be right around 71 after the plate but was let down. I also am not too sure where the ride plate is sitting cause I never had any experience with changing ride plates before. If I took pictures of the bottom of my ski and posted them on here later in the day, could you check them out and tell me what you think of the position of the plate?

[spaulding]

Thanks for the info. I was at 69.2 before I put the plate on and only got to 69.7 with the plate, so it seems like I was right about where you were. I was hoping to be right around 71 after the plate but was let down. I also am not too sure where the ride plate is sitting cause I never had any experience with changing ride plates before. If I took pictures of the bottom of my ski and posted them on here later in the day, could you check them out and tell me what you think of the position of the plate?

I can look. I may or may not be able to tell. I think with photos it will be difficult.

What are your rpms? Rpms was my biggest indication something was wrong.

[ercBOOSTED]

I run about 7820-7850

[spaulding]

I run about 7820-7850

It loks like yur rpms are right in line with your speed.

[JimC]

are you running a pump wedge????

[ercBOOSTED]

Yes.

[trdguykc]

I run about 7820-7850

dang, wish mine were up at that rpm...... ive got planty of bolt ons including riva intake/exhaust, block off kit ect and ride plate and am only at 7600...... bummer for me.

[Aquaholic6801]

dang, wish mine were up at that rpm...... ive got planty of bolt ons including riva intake/exhaust, block off kit ect and ride plate and am only at 7600...... bummer for me.

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