36' speed to horsepower ratio
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36' speed to horsepower ratio
What is the general rule of thumb on a 36' apache with respect to power and speed.
I know that with twin 502 Efi's i can get 65 mph out of her consistantly but what will it take to go:
70mph
75mph
80mph, etc?
I am just dreaming at this point but I like to plan projects well in advance. I saw a nice 525efi package in the classifieds with XR's but then got to thinking that with my heavy bucket an extra few hundred horsepower will barely get me over 70mph.
I appreciate your thoughts...
I know that with twin 502 Efi's i can get 65 mph out of her consistantly but what will it take to go:
70mph
75mph
80mph, etc?
I am just dreaming at this point but I like to plan projects well in advance. I saw a nice 525efi package in the classifieds with XR's but then got to thinking that with my heavy bucket an extra few hundred horsepower will barely get me over 70mph.
I appreciate your thoughts...
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baywatch, I had a '94 36' with 575 HP Eickerts, and it ran about 78-79 MPH. Twin EFI 525HP's in an older 36' should run close to 75 MPH. I imagine twin 700's would get you 85 MPH.
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What is the general rule of thumb on a 36' apache with respect to power and speed.
I know that with twin 502 Efi's i can get 65 mph out of her consistantly but what will it take to go:
70mph
75mph
80mph, etc?
I am just dreaming at this point but I like to plan projects well in advance. I saw a nice 525efi package in the classifieds with XR's but then got to thinking that with my heavy bucket an extra few hundred horsepower will barely get me over 70mph.
I appreciate your thoughts...
I know that with twin 502 Efi's i can get 65 mph out of her consistantly but what will it take to go:
70mph
75mph
80mph, etc?
I am just dreaming at this point but I like to plan projects well in advance. I saw a nice 525efi package in the classifieds with XR's but then got to thinking that with my heavy bucket an extra few hundred horsepower will barely get me over 70mph.
I appreciate your thoughts...
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I didn't realize the 36's varied that much like the 41's. I will hit the cat scale next time I have it on the trailer. I do know that my 12,000lb poly lifts it with a full tank of fuel.
indio, I like your last phrase and that is part of the reason I haven't messed with anything yet is because the stock 502's are very reliable, easy to maintain, and are really easy on the fuel.
indio, I like your last phrase and that is part of the reason I haven't messed with anything yet is because the stock 502's are very reliable, easy to maintain, and are really easy on the fuel.
Last edited by baywatch; 09-15-2008 at 03:23 PM.