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smartboy11 · 07-10-2007, 09:11 PM

Hi. I'm completely new to Water guns. I recently got a Super Soaker Aqua Shock Arctic Blast. I'd like to know what are some of the mods for it. I've never done a mod before, so it would be nice if they were sort of easy. Also, what is your overall best Water gun you ever used. I am thinking of adding another to my arsenal. Thanks in advance!

C-A_99 · 07-10-2007, 09:36 PM

The most common, easiest, and perhaps best mod for the AB would be a nozzle drill on the small nozzle. Just don't drill it too big, and drill it straight and clean to minimize abnormalities to the stream. Also, removing the screen is typically recommended. (both of these minor nozzle mods are very commonly done on the AB's older brother, the Flash Flood)

You can also try a collosus mod, which actually boost the power directly (as opposed to simply allowing more stream to flow through the shots), but I believe they are also difficult, especially on that particular gun. The mod involves getting the pressure chamber case open (easy for most cases, but for some cylinderical ones you'll need to cut stuff out), then stretching bike tubes and/or latex rubber tubing over the initial pressure chamber (if you still want to do it, just ask, but personally, I don't think it'll be that effective anyway as the AB is already powerful for it's capacity)

smartboy11 · 07-10-2007, 09:50 PM

Thanks. This may sound stupid, but would I drill from the outer area where the water comes out, or on the interior of the weapon?

Monsoon · 07-10-2007, 10:37 PM

If you drill straight into the hole from the outside, that should work. You shouldn't have to open the soaker to drill the nozzle...however, you might have to open it to remove the screens

cantab · 06-16-2008, 07:28 AM

From what I've heard there's lots you can do with the AB. The pressure chamber's amenable to enlarging due to its location.
From what I've heard, drilling the small nozzle isn't such a good idea, because the tubing leading to it is too small. Instead, it's possible to replace the riot blast nozzle with a _smaller_ nozzle to give a good stream. Of course, drawback is you lose the stock riot blast, and unless you change the way the trigger works, the gun become two-handed

Ben · 06-16-2008, 09:49 PM

Replacing the Arctic Blast's riot blast nozzle with a different one is pretty easy and non-permanent. A 1/2 inch adapter fits snuggly over the riot nozzle with the plastic sounding it removed. Check out this page and scroll down a bit to see the modification: http://www.sscentral.org/mods/multi-nozzle.html

07-10-2007, 09:11 PM	#1
smartboy11 Junior member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13 UserID: 1286	Questions Hi. I'm completely new to Water guns. I recently got a Super Soaker Aqua Shock Arctic Blast. I'd like to know what are some of the mods for it. I've never done a mod before, so it would be nice if they were sort of easy. Also, what is your overall best Water gun you ever used. I am thinking of adding another to my arsenal. Thanks in advance!

07-10-2007, 09:36 PM	#2
C-A_99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MI, US Posts: 470 UserID: 809	The most common, easiest, and perhaps best mod for the AB would be a nozzle drill on the small nozzle. Just don't drill it too big, and drill it straight and clean to minimize abnormalities to the stream. Also, removing the screen is typically recommended. (both of these minor nozzle mods are very commonly done on the AB's older brother, the Flash Flood) You can also try a collosus mod, which actually boost the power directly (as opposed to simply allowing more stream to flow through the shots), but I believe they are also difficult, especially on that particular gun. The mod involves getting the pressure chamber case open (easy for most cases, but for some cylinderical ones you'll need to cut stuff out), then stretching bike tubes and/or latex rubber tubing over the initial pressure chamber (if you still want to do it, just ask, but personally, I don't think it'll be that effective anyway as the AB is already powerful for it's capacity) __________________ http://hbww.fateback.com/index.html Website w/ info on teams, armory, etc.

07-10-2007, 10:37 PM	#4
Monsoon Retired Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 832 UserID: 56	If you drill straight into the hole from the outside, that should work. You shouldn't have to open the soaker to drill the nozzle...however, you might have to open it to remove the screens __________________ Do not underestimate the power of stupidity in large groups

06-16-2008, 07:28 AM	#5
cantab Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England Posts: 528 UserID: 1400	Re: Questions From what I've heard there's lots you can do with the AB. The pressure chamber's amenable to enlarging due to its location. From what I've heard, drilling the small nozzle isn't such a good idea, because the tubing leading to it is too small. Instead, it's possible to replace the riot blast nozzle with a _smaller_ nozzle to give a good stream. Of course, drawback is you lose the stock riot blast, and unless you change the way the trigger works, the gun become two-handed

06-16-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,042 UserID: 1	Re: Questions Replacing the Arctic Blast's riot blast nozzle with a different one is pretty easy and non-permanent. A 1/2 inch adapter fits snuggly over the riot nozzle with the plastic sounding it removed. Check out this page and scroll down a bit to see the modification: http://www.sscentral.org/mods/multi-nozzle.html __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

07-10-2007, 09:50 PM	#3
smartboy11 Junior member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13 UserID: 1286	Thanks. This may sound stupid, but would I drill from the outer area where the water comes out, or on the interior of the weapon?

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