Arneson or SCX
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Arneson or SCX
I am doing some engine mods on my 2005 Kryptonite over the winter 1000hp plus. I am torn between upgrading my SC extreme upper for a SCX or going with an Arneson. Looks like the Arneson will cost me an additional 12K or so. I would hope for the 12K I would get better reliability and some more speed. Anyone do a Arneson on a smaller V hull? Mine is a 27 with a platform its called a 29.
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I would personally go with Arneson, or maybe a dry sump #6 like the Slim Shady Activator.
Arneson would be a lot lighter and probably faster, but I havent seen a Kryptonite with that setup before, so it will be a big job to dial it in.
Arneson would be a lot lighter and probably faster, but I havent seen a Kryptonite with that setup before, so it will be a big job to dial it in.
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I talked a litle with Rik. I just wonder how it will handle with the Arneson.
Phil, i should work up some prices on the #6 @ cost it may not be so bad. I would hate to go with the Arneson and then be stuck being a test pilot all summer trying to get it set up. I hear there might be fiberglass work to the bottom necessary and testing to get it dialed in. I wish I knew more about the Arneson.... expecially with a single engine smaller V..
Phil, i should work up some prices on the #6 @ cost it may not be so bad. I would hate to go with the Arneson and then be stuck being a test pilot all summer trying to get it set up. I hear there might be fiberglass work to the bottom necessary and testing to get it dialed in. I wish I knew more about the Arneson.... expecially with a single engine smaller V..
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You will most likely have to fill in the notch in order to fit the Arneson.
There is a small Donzi that I just saw on here recently with a single arneson. A while back there was a bigger single vee, 28-30' range, that had an arneson, but the guy never responded back when people asked how it worked out.
I am not saying that the arneson is a bad idea, it will just take a TON of dialing in. Once you get it set up right, you will be in the money. As I am sure you know, surface props are a totally different ballgame, usually requiring a bunch of different test props. They do have a setup where you can use a standard Bravo style prop, which may not be a bad idea.
I say go for it with the Arneson, who knows, maybe Rik will work with you a little on the price considering you are going to a test dummy.
There is a small Donzi that I just saw on here recently with a single arneson. A while back there was a bigger single vee, 28-30' range, that had an arneson, but the guy never responded back when people asked how it worked out.
I am not saying that the arneson is a bad idea, it will just take a TON of dialing in. Once you get it set up right, you will be in the money. As I am sure you know, surface props are a totally different ballgame, usually requiring a bunch of different test props. They do have a setup where you can use a standard Bravo style prop, which may not be a bad idea.
I say go for it with the Arneson, who knows, maybe Rik will work with you a little on the price considering you are going to a test dummy.
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Phil,
Maybe I will call Rik today. I really want to get my propshaft higher. I think I am going to ditch the ITS and put the drive closer to the transom. That will get it higher in the water, same effect, or go with the Arneson.....
Maybe I will call Rik today. I really want to get my propshaft higher. I think I am going to ditch the ITS and put the drive closer to the transom. That will get it higher in the water, same effect, or go with the Arneson.....
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I have a scx with no problem and know people running 1100 plus without failure to date. Be careful with the arneson to make sure a surface prop will work well with your hull. I have heard some people have setup problems when converting with x demension and proping correctly. I am not saying anything bad about the drive because they are really nice just do your reseach before you make your choice.
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I have a scx with no problem and know people running 1100 plus without failure to date. Be careful with the arneson to make sure a surface prop will work well with your hull. I have heard some people have setup problems when converting with x demension and proping correctly. I am not saying anything bad about the drive because they are really nice just do your reseach before you make your choice.
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I talked to Rik today, he is confident it would be a good fit, and after talking with him and looking at the drawings am confident it will be a day job hooking it up. But then I will have to hope it handles good... Its an expensive leap of faith. But I do like to be different. Maybe Rik will loan me the drive and if it works I can give him the $$$, and if it does not I can send the drive back, lol
Guess I will finish the motor and then worry about the drive.
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Have you decided on a motor build yet?
It will certainly be a serious roll of the dice, but selling it if it doesnt work out shouldnt be too big of an issue. You may lose a little money on it, but you never know, it could work out great.
Are you planning on using Rik's Bravo conversion, or just getting a complete new setup and redoing the transom (again)?
It will certainly be a serious roll of the dice, but selling it if it doesnt work out shouldnt be too big of an issue. You may lose a little money on it, but you never know, it could work out great.
Are you planning on using Rik's Bravo conversion, or just getting a complete new setup and redoing the transom (again)?