NXT, #6 and M8 Drive Comparisons
01-05-2011, 07:42 PM
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Oh Tank,
I'm hurt
Can't believe ya don't like these Funky Turbo's with no Bling...........
What do ya think of this one coupled with a #6 Drive
This is OSO member Check300, she runs strong and as you can see not much hull left in the water
from all the lift on pretty flat water. Best number to date 117 mph
Jon
I'm hurt
Can't believe ya don't like these Funky Turbo's with no Bling...........What do ya think of this one coupled with a #6 Drive
This is OSO member Check300, she runs strong and as you can see not much hull left in the water
from all the lift on pretty flat water. Best number to date 117 mph
Jon
01-05-2011, 07:45 PM
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I absolutely agree that a blown motor looks a thousand times better than a turbo'd one. But that comes with the fact the major majority of us are just accustomed to seeing those sexy blowers, sweet valve covers (custome painted, carbon fiber, polishes, etc) and shiny exhaust manifolds both in car and boat application. I think a lot comes down with acclimation - we're just not used to seeing the "funky" turbo set up. I think it would help tremendiously to enhance the look of the new 1350 if they polished the turbos and some other exterior components.
But seriously, the performance, acceleration and mostly reliability of these motors are going to KILL the blower motor market in the over 1000hp application.
Just my .02
But seriously, the performance, acceleration and mostly reliability of these motors are going to KILL the blower motor market in the over 1000hp application.
Just my .02
And that 1075 would not be pretty either if they had not taken the time to make it pretty. Look at the bilge of a stock performance boat in the 80's and look at one today. If it has big power it has bling. Cig has more bling in their bilge than most boats have in the cockpit! The Miami boat show is a bling competition, bling is selling big time! And the newest top performance engine from merc is plain, sans the color matched plastic engine cover????
Again, reminds me of under the hood of my mercedes. Just miss the "machine" look of the old racing engines
01-05-2011, 07:49 PM
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I have heard the #6 drive will bolt right up to the NXT gimbal and some applications actually have come with the NXT transmission and gimbal with a #6 drive. Am I correct? What would I encounter later to change from a NXT to a #6? I really like the new boat with the 700sc/NXT package and the price is right, but I would hate to be limited later if I want to go up in power after I grow used to the 1400hp. Thanks for any help and insight you can give me.
GF?
01-05-2011, 09:39 PM
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And the gimble ring is not as strong as a #6 gimble ring.
01-05-2011, 11:53 PM
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01-06-2011, 12:24 AM
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01-06-2011, 05:21 AM
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NXT vs #6
It sound like the whole drive, transmission and shaft would have to be upgraded and motors moved forward to use more power??
01-06-2011, 09:03 AM
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A less expensive option would be to buy a boat with HP525s/bravo and install the Arneson conversion and Whipples.
Eventually I will end up installing Arnesons and eliminate my last weak link.
GF?
01-06-2011, 11:02 AM
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For about a year...about 1500 horsepower in its current state of de-tune...on pump gas.
The motor has made over 1800 hp on the dyno.
I dont beleive he drives it much.
He has a stronger transmition standing by for when the stock NXT trans goes boom.
The boat is a carbon/kevelar layup...and is very light...even for a single engined cat.
Chris
The motor has made over 1800 hp on the dyno.
I dont beleive he drives it much.
He has a stronger transmition standing by for when the stock NXT trans goes boom.
The boat is a carbon/kevelar layup...and is very light...even for a single engined cat.
Chris
