Feel the need for speed? Fueling a mod-addiction? Then the RIVA Racing Sea-Doo iDF Delete Kit might just be your next fix.
Meant primarily for race skiers and those who wish to tune their skis for speeds in the upper 80s – and above – this kit directly replaces your ski’s iDF system – known for early failure on modded skis that are frequently operated at 8,400 rpm and above.
Sea-Doo’s Intelligent Debris Free system (iDF) is a set of gears in the engine that can reverse the rotation of the impeller, reversing the water flow so debris is blown out, eliminating the need to manually removing debris from the intake.
As handy as that feature is for recreational users, the system has become known for early failure on high-performance watercraft, and has a tendency to negatively impact performance and limit modifications.
RIVA’s Mike Hodges told The Watercraft Journal, “Since BRP updated the iDF internals, we’ve found that the failure rate is pretty much a non-issue on stock craft as well as craft modified up to Stage 2. However, we’ve received reports of a few iDF failures on modified craft run above 8,400rpm, which is well beyond the system’s intended use.”
RIVA’s iDF-removal kit uses all OEM engine & driveline components, and instructions directly out of the Sea-Doo shop manual, to eliminate the iDF system and return the ski to one-way only driveshaft rotational operation for improved reliability.
In addition to improved reliability we found that overall performance is improved by what we believe is a reduction in mechanical drag related to the iDF gearbox components,” Hodges said.
While the process does require “deactivating” the iDF function through BRP Dealer Diagnostic System (BUDS) or Maptuner X with Tuning License, and requires a high-level mechanical proficiency and specialized tools to complete, use of this kit will enable performance modifications beyond RIVA Stage 2, as well as that reduction of mechanical drag on the driveline caused by iDF gearbox components, resulting in increased performance.
And now, the RIVA Racing Sea-Doo iDF Delete Kit for 2022-23 RXT-X models with iDF and 2022-24 GTX models with iDF is available at the GreenHulk store, priced at just over $1,500.
