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Guys don't get me wrong....true there is no replacement for displacement......If you want all out power go with BBC no question.
I am simply stating that with today's rising fuel cost and overall expense of performance boating in general I would rather go out every damn weekend and not worry about the cost of fuel as much or big power breakdowns.
If this were a single enigine boat we wouldn't even be having this converstaion about sbc's but since he has twins I just see it as a very viable and cost effective option.
I am simply stating that with today's rising fuel cost and overall expense of performance boating in general I would rather go out every damn weekend and not worry about the cost of fuel as much or big power breakdowns.
If this were a single enigine boat we wouldn't even be having this converstaion about sbc's but since he has twins I just see it as a very viable and cost effective option.
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Single 406 SB in a 22 Velocity. Makes 594 HP at 6200 and 540 ft lbs TQ at 4200. I know the two boats do not compair as far as weight. So the small block has it's place and can make some serious numbers. He had 1200 rpm left but breaking in his engine, and yes he is running a alpha but for how long is the question.
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Guys don't get me wrong....true there is no replacement for displacement......If you want all out power go with BBC no question.
I am simply stating that with today's rising fuel cost and overall expense of performance boating in general I would rather go out every damn weekend and not worry about the cost of fuel as much or big power breakdowns.
If this were a single enigine boat we wouldn't even be having this converstaion about sbc's but since he has twins I just see it as a very viable and cost effective option.
I am simply stating that with today's rising fuel cost and overall expense of performance boating in general I would rather go out every damn weekend and not worry about the cost of fuel as much or big power breakdowns.
If this were a single enigine boat we wouldn't even be having this converstaion about sbc's but since he has twins I just see it as a very viable and cost effective option.
Anybody know the speeds the 292 Fastech gets with twin 6.2 320hp? Weight?
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Thanks, those are impressive numbers. The fastech's twin steps are no doubt going to be more efficient. I'm thinking a little less than 65mph, which isn't too bad. Sounds like 6.2
Storm - I do about 30 hours a year, more like 100 on the sea ray. I'll check into Mesa.
Storm - I do about 30 hours a year, more like 100 on the sea ray. I'll check into Mesa.
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The XZ drives on my boat were 10 years old and run with bigger power most of their life. Jo put two new 6.2's in the boat and it runs great. One drive did go out on me, but not due to any use I gave it, it was just thier time. I had them rebuilt with the same XZ gears and hope to get a lot of time out of them. The XZ's rob some power, I get 66mph at WOT, cruise is 44mph at 3500rpm, getting 2 mpg. Juice up the sbc's and you'll see 70mph and have some extra room in the bilge to work.
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Thanks Austin, thats great info and a good comparison. My assumptions were flat out wrong. I believe the Pantera is around 500lbs lighter. Your also running in the ocean which typically bumps up a few mph over freshwater. I would probobly be pretty close to those numbers with the bravo one. Not quite the speed or cruising I'm looking for, looks like I'll need a minimum of 380-400hp.
Last edited by TexomaPowerboater; 10-10-2008 at 05:35 PM.