Upgrading my mini jetboat. then smashing it into a tree.

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[@GMCJay_lly]

I'm digging the boat. I like the diversified content. Keep 'em comin' brother.

[@danielcgomez]

The Air Filter Chamber needs to be larger to reduce the restriction ...but most importantly ...you NEED some form of Velocity stack on the pipe where the air enters the system ...you will lose flow with just a straight pipe entrance.

[@leerocks1645]

went down to the comments to say the same thing but ya beat me to it! 😆

[@Danger-Dave]

This......At least a 6 in plenum and 4 inch flanged input pipe.

[@flyingxfilms2025]

also id try to add a chamber like a stock intake has. i dont know how much they help but every car has that little spot hanging off the intake to kill the sound

[@danielgarrett1155]

And, maybe, an air filter element that isn't blocked on the up stream end. That has filter media capping the end.

[@gmula1987]

Chuck the air filter it's a boat. Marine engines usually don't have true air filters only spark arrestors. All he needs is to add some type of spark arrestor to the intake.

[@ShanusPortellusVI]

Looks like that air filter has a solid top. That box is way too close to the sides, and probably restricting airflow. A bigger box should help.

[@0x0161]

definitely right. either needs a bigger box, or bigger box and bigger/different filter

[@scottbalcarcel3224]

100% came here to say this. Went back to rewatch that segment. Need an open top filter for air to pass through.

[@billyriordan913]

Agreed. The box is so close to the side of the filter it's restricting the airflow.

[@mi16pim]

Came here for the same thing, way way way too small. You'd want a minimum of three inches all around the cone, he just built an airbox without volume.

[@Taylordrifts]

@@ShanusPortellusVI yeah hindsight I should have stuck with my original plan which was to make a big square box with a front plate for access. But I wasn’t sure it would even work for reducing noise. Now that I know I just wanna build a new one. I went out today and swapped back and it’s for sure noticeable in low end power. Top speed it’s like a 2mph difference. But when you punch it it’s super noticeable.

[@johnhenryburkemper4049]

love your vids but when will we get to the drag rx7 build?

[@julianturberfield7101]

He's probably got a long shopping & planning phase before he can really do anything on-camera at all with the RX-7.

[@difusekitty3]

are we there yet, are we there yet, are we there yet...

[@taylorsterling9932]

When the weather turns and he can’t jet boat anymore

[@frankdobs]

@@taylorsterling9932 He lives in florida so that's like 2 months of the year

[@mikellewis2346]

Ya I want to see drag racing the most.

[@justusbeckman4311]

A Sunday is not a Sunday with out this man right here

[@bamzilla.]

Here me out. Replace the windscreen assembly with one made of cage tube. That way it's 1) strong AF, and 2) rounded corners are less dangerous when you're getting thrown around in the cockpit. Then just weld on flat stock to make the Lexan sheet mounting surface.

[@H3110NU]

Florida jet boating on lil tight rivers has the same vibe as Touge drifting on mountain twisty roads. Just no tire smoke really.

[@StripeTheFerret]

He needs to take it to the Everglades! It’s the same, but basically a lot more roads that are narrower

[@craigfiles7067]

I would be ditching the 3" pipe altogether and extending the 5" into the corner. This way, you still have the quietness and the volumetric efficiency needed for the engine .

[@markgomez1000]

I don’t think boats need air filters only a spark arrestor

[@adamr9215]

That air filter probably isn’t rated as a spark arrestor. And that would mean it’s actually a crime to run it on the boat. Sometimes a supercharger is considered good enough and you don’t need a spark arrestor.

[@slaphands7703]

Man I love living in my province. Over 100k lakes with rivers in and out of each one and you can jump in any one of them without worrying about anything in the water. Heck you can even drink straight out of 99% of them. Great content. Love seeing Taylor so pumped about a project.

[@TylerGreenR]

The only problem is the air that freezes and tries to kill you for 6 months of the year!!! 🤣

[@slaphands7703]

@@TylerGreenR well. Three to four. But clothing is a thing

[@todd_macdonald]

I did think I would enjoy all the boat content but I am ! Looks like fun.

[@97MrFluffy]

That new 360 camera is absolutely perfect for the boat videos 👌🏻 a great addition

[@lostMAYHEM]

Tip on led strips, buy good ones and they will stick forever. I use Govee. I've pulled one of their tv strips off of an old tv (hard to get off is an understatement) and put them onto another. That was over a year ago and zero issues. It might as well be vhb it sticks so well. Give them a try yo!

[@dainperrault585]

Always bring us along for boat videos!!!!

[@TheNeumeister92]

love the content, but if I get a vote , really really want to see the Mote Carlo / Miata content

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Nice guy that maintains the trails. Neat and you are the man.

[@criticalevent]

Haven't seen Shulman in ages.

[@brandonmcnamara922]

1. Looks like the vertical support bracket for the right side is bent / buckled from the impact. 2. Check the wide open throttle RPM with each intake. That will tell you what intake is lease restricted.

[@tinystar3010]

One option for more secure attachments vs velco if necessary, is weld a c shaped bracket to the aluminum so you can screw/bolt attachments to that without worrying about pinholing the hull maybe? Like the c shaped speaker boxes you made, but smaller and application specific.

[@rl650603]

Cannot wait to start seeing the miata rebuild.

[@FoamCrusher]

I’m surprised that going out without another boat with you like you do, that you don’t have a 2-way marine radio or CB, unless of course you have cell coverage on the river. With the Garmin you can give someone your position and they can come get you if the boat broke leaving you dead in the water.

[@krazy2094]

Correct and using the same logic if you are dead in the water, but what happens if the recovery boat breaks?, always call for 2 recovery boats otherwise you will have 2 boats dead in the water 🇺🇸

[@bretfoltz9416]

Gotta say, i love getting all my stuff done sunday and sitting down at my desk to find an hour long tray video. Almost becoming a sunday evening tradition.

[@izzyromero3751]

Now that the windshield is damaged maybe you can trim part of it so it can fit around the LED light when open

[@spyrule]

Taylor, you can bring us along whale sliding around a river whenever the hell you want!... love the boat sessions.

[@DSteel5408]

It’s like drifting on water! Would be rad to have competitions against another boat.

[@gmula1987]

Hey taylor most if not all marine engines dont have true air filters, only spark arrestors. Chuck the filter and add some type of spark arrestor into the intake.

[@derekmay8427]

Taylor love the jet boat content! I see the synergy with drifting! Perfect fit for you! Please wear a life jacket! Even Cleetus does that!😎👍🏻

[@averagedonnie7858]

Ppl ask that every time and he never does. Ppl love to learn the hard way

[@michaelboots7690]

I like the boat content, it's cool you took away so much noise.

[@scottd8425]

Theres a ton of gator activity right now because we're at the tail end of mating season and the front end of nesting season. That strip you run is prime nesting area

[@BrothersBuilds]

Taylor could post a video on fabbing up a phone book holder and I’d be like “yes, this will be awesome”!!!

[@midnightstorm2681]

If you really wanna make those bolts disappear, you could weld the tops then grind them flush! ✨

[@rushfan3]

Great upgrades to the Jet boat Taylor. You'll figure out the removable middle window. Cheers

[@andrewbair1878]

Make the front window section removable like Jeep doors. Then stow it attached to bottom of the rear engine cover.

[@willhutchins00]

New camera works great on the boat!

[@COMMON_KING]

I don’t even own a boat and I enjoy watching this as much as the car content

[@trucksucc8490]

You probably won’t see this bug you should look at what v8 jetsprint guys are doing safety wise, could help a lot.

[@BrandonMitchell-cs9zo]

Thank you for buying a camera for our experience that is above and beyond!

[@jacksonsmith8251]

i miss the days when Taylor was building the the drift vett, i feel like over the past year the channel has taken a huge shift from stuff like that :/, miss the days when i would come home and watch videos of taylor at clutch kickers and stuff

[@StanleyKubick1]

CK is done

[@foamdataservices]

I used to like the Miata battling against the pro cars, it was always good content. We need a new pro am series for the Vette to compete in or the RX7 to go racing!

[@bobgreene5460]

Drone in follow me mode is a suggestion. Would be cool to see sum aerial footage.

[@RedFTW89]

If you built a chambered airbox a lot like a bandpass speaker box that should give you the desired result without being restrictive

[@GMCJay_lly]

Mount that bag higher if you want to keep it dry. You know water's going to get into the boat eventually.

[@wobblysauce]

Can do a quick back to back test, with the filter pipe in and out, with and with out the filter in that location, putting the filter in the new end point, just facing back.

[@beratsbuilds]

Thank you Tyler for bringing the Miata content back by buying a NC 😂

[@bubbabrown6917]

I just realized this is water touge… we used to do this at truman reservoir fishing bass tournaments … following the channel and dodging thousands pf trees

[@P-J-W-777]

Put some sea deck on those rear seats so the riders have a bit of cushion and aren’t sitting directly on hard hot metal. Thinking your air box may be a little too restrictive.

[@burninruber60]

When you go back out with both intakes, bring your draggy so you have actually data

[@joshuafeagle7009]

I love how traumatized Taylor is by sticky LED strips😂

[@L3Dhelpguide]

Dude, all the serious jet boaters actively wear auto inflation life jackets for a reason......we want to keep seeing your content. You dont loose man card points keeping from drowning after being knocked unconscious out from the boat.

[@whiteblacksicktricks]

Americans are bad at this, many people drown every year.

[@wrexz]

@L3Dhelpguide he needs a safe boating course and a trip to west marine

[@johnnyho900]

I wonder if he already has a mommy?

[@Taylordrifts]

@@L3Dhelpguide it’s not about “looking dumb” it’s just super uncomfortable to wear one driving a boat. I have an inflatable and a type 3. The jet boaters you’re referring to are the people driving these things in rapids. Best believe if I’m ever in the rapids I’m wearing the best life jacket I can get. But I’m just cruising around the river. If I felt my life was at risk. I would absolutely wear one.

[@intosound913]

yeah, im sure when a 15 yo kiddo comes at you from a side creek on a turboski doing 60 or 70, and t bones you, or bigger boat, you'll be fine, while floating unconscious 😅.

[@seansysig]

Check the Garmin top speed. Hook up laptop to diagnostic port and check parameters of map sensor.

[@wafflezoot]

since you have both intakes, take them both with you on the water and use an app to measure speed and acceleration.. direct comparison back to back.

[@leighharron]

I like all the videos; cars, boats, garage, garden, whatever!!!

[@aaronb7990]

19:30 First off, the lighting turned out freaking Awesome! I do wonder why not weld bolts on from the inside? Now that they are in, before it gets wrapped, you could zap the bolts, so you never need to access the head again. I had the same question with the sticky pads, especially in the engine bay. Why not just cut 1 inch of aluminum rod, bend it so it stands off the body, and weld it on. Then you can zip tie to the rod.

[@minkeyis2]

3d print brackets to support the center of the light strips to eliminate the double sided tape. I know you have a printer

[@brianbeilmann2992]

Something tells my your getting into jet boat racing. I like it. You can and need to something new once in a while. Seems like something you’d be good at.

[@brianbeilmann2992]

I felt the drive. Nice.

[@mattobrien2010]

With the damage on the side of the jet boat, it would be really neat seeing this thing done up with a military riverboat theme. Make the dent in the front look like battle damage, and you gotta do a bikini top. I think that would be sick!

[@brucesumner6993]

It will show your GPS location once you take it out of that shop. Don't have to wait till your on the water.

[@BobWiersema]

Mine has a thing where it shows how many satellites it can see. And it does take a few minutes before it has enough for a solid location.

[@LightningFabrication]

Boat's coming along nice, I can see how much better you like it over the smaller boat. One thing I liked about the smaller boat was the lower "windshield" for lack of better name. Have you thought about cutting the windshield down a bit? Although it is nice being able to tuck down behind it.

[@DennisSwanson517]

Also just so you know seadoo doesn’t use a filter from the factory they have a silencer box that with a factory engine you can barely hear the supercharger whine

[@MattShulman]

This was so fun!! Glad we both lived 😂

[@max_frga]

Hey it’s shulman! Hi

[@driftingstyles]

Its quite common to have people die from collisions with trees in Jetboats in NZ

[@NRGv6]

You should put one of those waterproof socks for air filters on the intake pipe :)

[@joshcutlip7548]

Put a small vent near the intake to try and pull in some fresh air .

[@MarkEichelberger-cw6cb]

I see what you're doing Taylor! Your about to make a drift course for your boat! Looks hella fun! 😂😂😂

[@Wreck-it_Ralph]

The alligators must have hung that rope swing at night hoping someone takes the bait

[@jasonrodrigue7586]

You should wrap the jet boat like tge vette

[@nessie42786]

Check the data see if it’s making less boost. Also, just take the whole airbox off altogether and just run a filter and see if it feels the same.

[@GrowOhighO]

That looks FUN !

[@nateweldgood]

Build a bigger box and run a bigger air filter. And it might help to wrap it in something sound deadening like dynamat. if someone is headed the other direction and you’re both ripping, do you have enough control to avoid each other? It seems like there’s only one line around the bend in some of those tight rivers.

[@fishingTG]

I don't want to be that guy but being by yourself you should really wear a life jacket and make sure you have a kill switch attached to you. Great video

[@tanco2158]

How about a yard update... The grass seems to be growing well...👍✨

[@tebonr]

I've been thinking to myself the last few jet boat videos that window is going to get jacked up if you leave it open like that, and sure enough WHAM! lol

[@TylerGreenR]

Make the middle window slide in and out like jeep hinges, then have a spot to store it when you're ripping.

[@kriswyche]

love the mixed content, keep this up please !!

[@MattsLPcz]

love the 360 footage

[@rickhouston2144]

Try removing the filter completely. Most boats don’t run one as there isn’t dust out on the water

[@racer193wr]

That boat needs a LS swap or some crazy sounding ripper under the cowl.. 600 HP turbo Hayabusa engine. With a giant Busa window banner..

[@corsapingu]

Build a Y pipe then put a bigger filter inside the tank

[@jessegregerson5154]

You should put the camera on the bow and one facing you from box for more perspective

[@aaronb7990]

59:00 THE AIR BOX Just put a bigger filter on the end just past the mount instead of inside the box.

[@helipilotuh1]

You should make a fixture for your belt grinder that allows you to hold a piece of metal by the center so you get a perfect circle when you grind.

[@Coledini]

Please bring a dragy out with ya to test the intakes back to back would be super interesting and is a no brainer for testing these things. Used tuning our outboard a ton

[@ll-rb7or]

Really enjoy your content Taylor

[@jgott1745]

The other option to mount your light strips is doing rivets.

[@petersalas5215]

I really want a boat now!!!

[@jamesreardon8585]

Have you considered a ratchet strap over the stern of your boat on the trailer when in transit .... could be a life saver

[@JeffSlover]

When you go back out with the other intake, use your GPS to compare the speed over time on both intakes. Basically use it like your Draggie. This won't be exact, but it will be the closest you can get.

[@bubbabrown6917]

That 360 shot of the paddleboat was killer, caught me off guard

[@fastrich75]

Id ask a question but it would go unanswered!!!

[@ZachSmith-gm4sq]

As do most people, you’re not special. He doesn’t have the time to answer every question. Relax.

[@TimMiller-bs8ou]

Your selling the 2 seat jet boat as a fellow Florida man I will offer you 2 12 packs of Busch light a tank of gas and lotto scratcher for the boat 😅

[@Drunkoncouch]

Go to the salvage yard and find a nice airbox.

[@chrislodholm7034]

You need a bigger chamber for the air filter to sit in for sure.

[@leefhead1]

I bought a civic once that had an interfoooler on it (intercooler with a pod filter on the end.). All the piping was the same size as the throttle body. That thing was a DOG. Super slow. Took the piping off and stuck the pod filter on the throttle body and it came back to life. You’re gonna need either way bigger piping or get rid of it all together

[@Paios]

omg i'd love to start seeing jetboat tandems

[@CMgraffix]

56:16 make the panel removable, like a hard top, have it if you need it in boat

[@miketech2]

Dayum!!!!!!! RIP to the windscreen. That sucks man.

[@Coledini]

48:07 seems like something a draggy coukd help with figuring out if slower acceleration or not and be some fun comparisons

[@thomasaponte7729]

CLEAN WORK AS ALWAYS LOVE 2 C IT TOMMY FROM THE BRONX NY

[@uniquesloth7497]

Love the boat content

[@justooln2]

I am pretty sure your issue is only at the air filter housing tube, think about it, you have a filter, and the air has to squeeze past the end of the filter between the tube and filter body, IE LOWER VOLUMUME faster velocity, you want less restriction, find or make a cone from the in portion of the tube to the filter housing body, put at least an 1" of clearance all the way around the filter and I bet all your issues will go away, also reweld that end piece back on.

[@brandonpayne1207]

I wonder if that 5 inch pipe is too tight around that filter and is restricting air flow. You could try to just run the smaller pipe to the corner and just put the filter on the end open like before. The longer intake pipe should cut down on some of the high pitch resonence on its own reducing the supercharger whine. An air box with with fresh air flow and maybe some sound deadening would be the best option, i think, but definitely the most work. But i know how you like big fab projects.😅

[@benstrait333]

I do like the boat videos, but I'm wondering what's going on with the drifting? Isn't this the season for it?

[@StanleyKubick1]

no CK this year