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NEWS (ENG)

Does it exist? Will it ever see the green light to go in to production? Who knows more about it?

Legendary rider Bob McCord who was one of the pioneer riders testing for Kawasaki back in the 70’s is no longer with us (jet skiers). He left us with so many memories and passion to keep doing what we are all of us doing for this wonderful sport. He was a hard worker and dedicated to the research and development of the early days of jet skiing. R.I.P. Bob.

The stainless steel hose clamps supplied from Weberpower are awesome.. They are difficult to remove, but they also are the most reliable method to secure hoses, vacuum lines, fuel lines, oil lines, turbo hoses and other important hoses that need to stay intact. The stainless steel hose clamps are manufactured by the Oetiker Corporation. They are difficult to remove, but they also are the most reliable method to secure oil lines, turbo hoses and other important hoses that need to stay intact. Many hose connections are impossible to access without removing your engine or components, so it’s extremely important that you can trust the connector 100%. It’s difficult to determine exactly which clamp you need, so we have assembled a “Starter Kit” with (4) each of the most common clamp sizes. We recommend you purchase the kit, determine which clamps you will use most often and purchase individually as needed. This kit isn’t cheap, but the cost of replacing an engine due to a faulty hose clamp is much greater. 35 different sizes are included (140 clamps per kit) for the price or $58.80usd. You will find the Oetiker pliers very useful also: http://www.weberpower.com/tools-oetiker-pliers.html

Made by Gasket Technology. The news came right form the headquarters of the Lake Havasu based company and owners or dealers should be aware that high quality paper gaskets for the Sea-Doo Spark engine are already available. Contact Gasket Technology for further enquires and price tags. Photo courtesy: Gasket Technology

High Performance Racing Forged Piston Kits 8.4-1, and 9.5-1 Compression Ratio’s R&D works very close with CP Performance testing and co-developing with them to bring Forged Racing Piston Kits developed for the hard core race enthusiasts or precision engine builders who are looking to gain maximum piston strength and horsepower with ultimate reliability from their racing engines. R&D offers the highest quality forged aluminum, heat treated, and CNC machined racing pistons in stock or oversized, and in 8.45-1(OEM) or 9.5-1 (special order only)compression ratios to replace O.E.M. cast aluminum pistons known to be less reliable in high performance, high heat boosted conditions. High horsepower marine engines with high boost pressures are more prone to have detonation over conventional racing engines due to sustained loads. Forged pistons in marine applications are a must. Whatever performance platform you are planning to build, trust the pros at R&D with all your compression ratio, boost, and engine management needs. • Direct replacement piston kits for High H.P. applications (8.45-1 comp ratio) • High quality “forged materials” replace cheap low performance cast pistons • Improved ring seal with CPN Style ring sets • Increased RPM’s and horsepower by reducing weight over stock • Works great with high boost compressor wheels and turbo kits 100mm STD Replacement (stock bore size/direct replacement) Pt. # 432-00000 for 8.45-1 compression, 100mm Oversize (3 Piston Kit) Pt. # 432-00000 for 9.5-1 compression, 100mm Oversize (3 Piston Kit)(special order only) 100mm +.25 mm Oversize Pt. # 432-00000 for 8.45-1 compression, 100.25mm Oversize (3 Piston Kit) Pt. # 432-00000 for 9.5-1 compression, 100.25mm Oversize (3 Piston Kit)(special order only) 100mm +.50 mm Oversize Pt. # 432-00000 for 8.45-1 compression, 100.50 mm Oversize (3 Piston Kit) Pt. # 432-00000 for 9.5-1 compression, 100.50 mm Oversize (3 Piston Kit) (special order only) Direct Replacement Ring kit Specify Piston Size (for 1 Piston) Pt. # 432-00000 for 8.45-1 compression, OEM Replacement (3 Piston Kit) Pt. # 432-00000 for 9.5-1 compression, OEM Bore (3 Piston Kit)

R&D High Performance Racing Head Gaskets for the 300 engine will directly replace the OEM head gasket with a much higher performing Multi Layer Steel Stack Design (MLS), utilizing state of the art materials and high temperature coatings proven to withstand extreme heat generated from high cylinder pressures in high boost performance engine packages. Each gasket is deep dual embossed (both sides) and Viton Coated to promote a positive seal. Use the R&D Head Gasket with confidence in standard replacement situations or Pro Race Engines. Our race proven Gaskets will maintain a positive seal with up to 24 pounds of boost. Available in standard and over bore sizes, call R&D for specials. NOTE: Specify bore size when ordering. Pt # 080-00000 R&D 300 HP Head Gasket MLS 3 Layer ( OEM Stock Thickness/STD Compression) Pt # 080-00000 R&D 300 HP Head Gasket MLS 3 Layer (.036 Total Thickness/raises compression) Pt # 080-00000 R&D 300 HP Head Gasket MLS 3 Layer (.046+.006 Thickness/lowers compression)

The following message has been sent by John Zigler owner of WatCon: “Just want to let everyone know, RCJS / WATCON will be closed from April 9th through April 18th . I will not have internet or phone access. Please help spread the word, Thank you.”