How To Make Your PWC Faster

Are you a PWC owner who just wants to know how to make your PWC faster? The aftermarket offers plenty of ways to help you out.

A modern performance PWC comes equipped from the factory with gobs of arm-stretching horsepower. But for some folks, that simply isn’t enough. With those speed demons in mind, we looked through the RIVA Racing catalog to show you how to make your PWC faster.

Speed Control Override Module

From the factory, PWC are restricted to a maximum speed of about 65 mph thanks to a handshake agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard. But just because the manufacturers are locked into that agreement doesn’t mean consumers are. The quickest way to make your PWC faster is to pick up a Speed Control Override Module. The Speed Control Override Module for the Kawasaki Ultra 310 and 300 models promises an extra three to four mph over stock. Plus you can make even more gains through aftermarket modifications (including some mentioned below). You can one up for about $200.

Learn more about Speed Control Override Modules here.

Power Filter

The idea behind RIVA Racing’s Power Filter kits is to provide as much cool air to supercharged engines as possible. More clean air means this kit will make your PWC faster. RIVA has kits for a wide variety of different machines at a variety of price points. This kit for 2012-18 Yamaha FX SHO and FX SVHO models retails for $350. Here is what RIVA has to say about the kit:

“Our Power Filter feeds your supercharged engine a steady diet of cool air delivering greatly improved acceleration and rpm. Replaces restrictive stock air box with a high-volume, precision-formed intake duct that attaches to the supercharger via a large 4” adapter. Cool air enters the system via an oversized K&N filter element. Includes water-repellent pre-filter and detailed installation instructions.”

Learn more about the RIVA Power Filter Kit here.

Impeller

The impeller that comes stock on your PWC is good, but it is designed to work for everybody in most every situation. When you want to take performance to the next level, a SOLAS impeller can help make your PWC faster.

RIVA carries a variety of SOLAS impellers for PWC and this simple switch can improve acceleration and top end speed by providing more power to your craft’s jet pump. SOLAS impellers feature a large area and unique geometric blade design. They are built using high-strength stainless steel and feature a polished hub and hub-end water seal for reduced cavitation. Prices range from about $190 to $300.

Learn more about SOLAS impellers here.

Stage 1 and Stage2 Kits

If you want to go really big while you make your PWC faster, you need to look into RIVA Racing’s Stage 1 and Stage 2 kits. You can even look into a Stage 3 or Stage 3 Plus kit, but that is a pretty massive financial commitment you can read about here. We used a Sea-Doo RXP kits as an example and here is what RIVA Racing says you get with each one:

Stage 1: The Sea Doo RXP Stage 1 Kit provides the ultimate personal watercraft performance increase for your RXP with no heavy internal engine modifications required. This kit is designed to deliver loads of reliable power (+25HP / +3~4 MPH) with easily installed engine & handling components. Requires the use of 91+ octane pump fuel. RIVA Performance Power Filter provides greatly improved acceleration and a 150~200rpm increase by replacing restrictive stock intake system. Features a large 3 diameter intake duct and oversized K&N filter element that feeds your Supercharger with a steady diet of cool air. Installs quickly and securely using a silicone coupler and sturdy bracket. RIVA Top-Loader Intakte Grate unique wing design eliminates prop spin and cavitation while delivering improved handling and top-speed. Solas ‘R’-Series Concord Impeller is a special performance impeller offered exclusively by Riva. This impeller is specifically pitched for the Stage 1 RXP package using a pitch block to ensure accuracy. Billet impeller cone is included. We recommend the use of premium octane (91+) pump fuel in your craft. NOTE: RIVA Performance Kits intended for competition use only. Learn more here.

Stage 2: Our Stage 2 Kit provides the ultimate performance increase for your RXP with no heavy internal engine modifications required. We designed this kit to deliver loads of reliable power (+25HP / +7 MPH) with easily installed engine & handling components. Requires the use of 91+ octane pump fuel. RIVA Performance Power Filter is installed. Power Filter provides greatly improved acceleration and a 150~200rpm increase by replacing restrictive stock intake system. Features a large 3 diameter intake duct and oversized K&N filter element that feeds your Supercharger with a steady diet of cool air. Installs quickly and securely using a silicone coupler and sturdy bracket. RIVA/Vortech ‘GEN2’ Supercharger Impeller is installed. This high performance replacement impeller delivers more horsepower and torque throughout the entire RPM range. Investment cast from extremely strong lightweight proprietary aluminum and CNC machined to ensure exact tolerances. Sophisticated blade design is optimized aerodynamically & precision balanced to provide smooth operation. Installs easily into stock supercharger housing with no additional modifications required. RIVA ‘GEN-3’ Power Cooler Kit is installed replacing original intercooler system. Power Cooler is dramatically more efficient than original intercooler system delivering an increase of 15 peak horsepower with exit temperatures averaging 50°F cooler than stock. Features large unrestricted core that exhibits minimal pressure loss compared to stock intercooler. Includes integrated blow-off valve mount for improved reliability and performance. Performance Blow-Off Valve (sold separately) relieves unwanted pressure during off-throttle operation reducing supercharger clutch wear and eliminating heat soak in discharge tube. RIVA Rear Exhaust Kit is installed. Learn more here.