We bought a $350.00 dollar basket case of a Seadoo GSX

[@jasonwelch4954]

That GSX was my 1st Sea Doo I ever owned! I loved that machine. I even had that exact same trailer. I sold mine to buy a brand new 1998 GSX Limited. After that I eneded up with a 1999 XP Limited that was on a double trailer with a 1997 SPX. I sold the SPX and got a 2016 RXPX300, that one sank when the carbon seal failed. I replaced it with a 2017 RXPX300. Now I have a 2024 RXPX325. I currently have the 3 machines in my garage, the 1999 XP limited, which has a new crate engine from Sea Doo, I have e the red 2017 RXPX300 and the new RXPX325. I still love seeing those GSX models though. They all offer a different experience. Thanks for the great videos guys!

[@james.macaluso]

Between this channel and the FB groups, I’ve learned so much about restoring my “new” 96’ XP. Huge thanks for making such awesome and well produced content. Few ideas that I would’ve loved to watch before attempting: Fuel sending unit repair, VTS module replacement, Rave Valve install, oil injection line priming

[@TodayWeWrench]

Working on fuel sender repair DIY. The rest is on the channel

[@ChrisChris-mg8rj]

As always amazing work guys. I love the fact that you laid out exactly what everybody needs to do and what causes the failures.

[@TodayWeWrench]

Thanks !

[@growlith6969]

Perfect! I've been wanting to see a worst case scenario build. Thanks guys!

[@TodayWeWrench]

Basket case for sure lol

[@SeaDooEric]

These 96 GSXs rip. I had a few of them and they ran 55+mph all day. Great skis!

[@TodayWeWrench]

For sure, built a couple over the years and they are a favorite.

[@renaldod1715]

The GSX 787’s are amazing engines. I have one in mint condition and I am the original owner. I’ll never give it up lol.

[@cub1009]

Back in 2018, I put a SBT engine in my 1995 GTX. A 657x. The original engine had low compression after 23 years of use. I rebuilt the carbs, new oil lines, fuel lines, new impeller and wear ring. Now I can run 45mph in that GTX all day long. It's been very reliable the last 6 years. Biggest things with these 2 strokes is keeping the carbs clean. Run good fuel, oil, and spark plugs.

[@TodayWeWrench]

Good to hear!

[@robp418]

Just picked up a 94 spx with the 657 for $400. Had issues with bogging so i rebuilt/cleaned the carbs and reset them to factory specs. Haven’t lake tested it yet so hopefully it runs good

[@Dax-Johnson]

I Got the same exact ski for $350, almost done restoring​@robp418

[@thomaspaccione7214]

Perfect, Im getting ready to do my 97 GSX.

[@TodayWeWrench]

Let’s gooooo

[@Feketekutya]

I also have a 96 GSX 787 and we did buy one for my Buddy on the 6. January . It is an almost mint ski,and after taking it home and connecting it to a battery our jaws dropped,we knew it was parked in a garage 15 or so years ago,but we didnt know how much hours it had. After the battery connect it says 18.5 hours. 🤗

[@TodayWeWrench]

Sweet find!

[@prosc10driver]

Looking forward to this build! I have rebuilt a 99' GSX Limited, super fun ski

[@TodayWeWrench]

Thanks brother!

[@jasont2074]

The GSX is a brilliant ski, can’t wait to see this bought back to life

[@pucky900]

I'm so excited for this series. I really want to do the same. When you run it in the summer, let us know. I'm just north of you.

[@TodayWeWrench]

Will do!

[@thatpiperguy2387]

I have restored a GSX was my first ski back in day. Love the shape Seadoo was always ahead of the game. Only thing I did wrong couldn’t get the seat right purchased a cover with the writing already on it and never got it straight. After seeing your videos I’m going to redo it and paint them on. Love the content keep up the great work and great to see these companies getting involved as parts getting so hard to get especially in Australia

[@TodayWeWrench]

Hell yeah. I’m glad to see companies willing to let us test products in order to provide the community much needed info. Instead of the poo poo Facebook backyard mechanics.

[@miguellopez-qw5xz]

Thank you guys so much for all of your videos,,,,,,,,,

[@432derrick]

gonna be a sweet build i learn alot watching you guys pull skis apart i have 4 older skis now 94 spi and 97 xp and a 94 speedster

[@TodayWeWrench]

Glad we are able to help

[@toddmanganello3654]

Hell yeah can't wait for this

[@TodayWeWrench]

Thanks man

[@ChrisChris-mg8rj]

This one will look so good in my garage after my GSX gray ghost was stolen last year!! Can’t wait to plan a road trip to come and pick it up! ;)

[@TodayWeWrench]

Better make sure you get your lucky number when entry opens then!

[@theroastbeefking]

I love these builds. Fingers crossed sbt can prove their worth.

[@TodayWeWrench]

Time will tell. After looking it over on the bench we are pretty positive it will. Can’t see the inside obviously but so far we are pleased.

[@MarkTisdelJr]

So sick! Hype to watch the SBT torture test!

[@TodayWeWrench]

Thanks man. Should be a good info video for the whole community.

[@MarkTisdelJr]

@@TodayWeWrench yeah, seems like the only place for decent Tigershark parts too, so I’m definitely hype to see how they shake up for reliability. Looking for an X4 XP for my son currently. He just turned 14 and can get his PWC license here in DE

[@caribbeanpwc3550]

Me and my 96 gsx will watch this many times 😂

[@TodayWeWrench]

Hell yeah

[@jaye68313]

If you want a good motor build it yourself! That's my suggestion especially 717 & 787 very easy to build with just the manual an very little mechanical know how. Great videos though.

[@zeero311]

This is a really cool idea and will be a great series to watch, thanks Nick x2 for doing this. I'm curious to see how the SBT starter holds up as I've read countless reviews that they are poorly rebuilt with inferior parts and will last weeks/months. I have rebuilt a lot of OEM starters converted to the 8 tooth drive gear/bendix with quality rebuild kits with great results but its getting harder to find reasonably priced used OEM starters these days.

[@TodayWeWrench]

We shall see how it shakes out!

[@SapphireLucid]

Great work

[@TodayWeWrench]

Thanks!

[@angelon7095]

I could of replaced my Seadoos engine with a SBT but after hearing all the horror storys decided not to. I ended up following your 787cc rebuild videos instead. What i ended up with was a great learning experience and a good running engine 👌

[@TodayWeWrench]

Glad we could help. This is our first time having a SBT engine in the shop. We aren’t getting paid, we aren’t getting promoted by them, and we get nothing from potential sales. We’re simply doing it because we were approached to be “sponsored” by them and we said “we will do it but it will be testing products, not pushing them.” We started this channel to help people like yourself and will always stay true to that. I think some people are seeing this as “selling out” it’s certainly not. Again glad we helped you rebuild an engine and learn. We hope to do that many times over on this channel.

[@angelon7095]

@@TodayWeWrench I don't think you guys are selling out. Never crossed my mind. Honestly, I'm sure A LOT of people swap these SBT motors in incorrectly giving them a bad reputation.

[@jesusmelo1472]

I love ❤️ 2 stroke Jetski 🤩

[@TodayWeWrench]

👊

[@killerkork]

Awesome!! Stoked on this build! I just picked up a 97 GSX last season. Hey, my VTS dosen't work...how do I know if the VTS module from your last video is what I need ?

[@TodayWeWrench]

It works! All you need is the unit and a good motor.

[@killerkork]

@@TodayWeWrench ok awesome, what's the best way to test the motor ?

[@ricoguidicelli9289]

Where can I get the covers for a 2011 180 challenger

[@ricoguidicelli9289]

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[@toddreid7660]

Nick my jaw literally just dropped when you said sbt but I watched all of the video which was awesome 👌 glad nick#2 got some face time 😂 but as always kudos to you guys

[@TodayWeWrench]

Lets get the data once and for all!

[@kennygosselin9482]

Need a group or a forum. I picked up an older ski wanting to rebuild it. Never owned one but have been around 2 strokes my entire life. Any info would help thanks

[@TodayWeWrench]

Our videos cover a ton of how to's. What are you looking to get info on?

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Oil injection should ALWAYS be preserved. Injection runs cleaner, safer and technically should make more power too. The only reason I deleted mine was when I built my custom jetjon, there was nowhere to put the oil tank below the deck and still get good gravity feed, got air bubbles and said NOPE. But jetski guys, KEEP that injection. Who wants wide open oil at idle??

[@TodayWeWrench]

Agree as said in the video. The only reason to delete it is if its a race ski

[@codyswartz997]

People arent rebuilding stuff correctly its a restoration process every line hose cable connection needs to be checked. Oil injection when maintained well is very reliable vs how people mix fuel wrong. I use SBT top ends and have use their engines in the past with out much of an issue. when time is on a crunch and i need a top end they are usually pretty good. again i think most people mess up in fixing the Root cause of the problem.

[@ryane8499]

im rebuilding a 95 seadoo spi right now... all sbt parts

[@BStew999]

Don’t let my wife see this video, price break down is to good 😅

[@ChrisChris-mg8rj]

I was thinking the EXACT same thing

[@TodayWeWrench]

LOL

[@garypope2989]

Well, I speak from prior experience with SBT I do know I had to send two motors back to back that I got from them back due to both of them having bad inner crank seals, and the reason I know that they were bad inner crank seals is because when I winterize my skis with antifreeze, by the way, when I came out in the spring, to look them over, my carburetors were full of oil, my hull was full of oil… these are some of the items that the consumer themselves cannot replace as you well know. I can say from my prior experience that I will never, ever, refer SBT to anybody.

[@ricoguidicelli9289]

180 challenger

[@michellesuzannesebestasebe4701]

Where are you guys located?

[@TodayWeWrench]

Chicago area

[@DoggerDon111]

when is this build ?

[@TodayWeWrench]

Couple weeks till the next episode

[@brodzowski]

"If you have anything in your ski that says SBT on it - stop the video - stop watching. We're not for you." -- That's quite a 180 we've done here. Interested to see the results. I actually don't care what they are - I'd still pay to have one of your engines. I've seen the work.

[@TodayWeWrench]

We were asked to work with SBT and prove out the product. Just like anything on our channel it will be no BS and we will tell it like it is. They know that and are willing to take the risk. Let’s give em a fair shake.

[@5150searay]

Should be a good build!! GSX is a great hull. I will sat SBT starters are junk! You should open up that SBT motor. I had to tear mine down after 2.yrs. . Blown base gasket. There put together like shit.

[@TodayWeWrench]

I can’t take it apart unless I have a failure. That would defeat the purpose. If it lets go I will do a disassembly video.

[@renaldod1715]

How do we enter the GSX giveaway SBT draw?

[@TodayWeWrench]

We will release details later in the video series