80 24 Excalibur project
07-28-2012, 11:56 AM
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80 24 Excalibur project
I am a newer member and just picked up a 24 Excalibur for a winter project in the Syracuse area in NY does anyone recognize it or have any history?
07-28-2012, 12:40 PM
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re rigging
the engine is currently being stroked to a 540cid hopefully to be pushing 700-750hp... does anyone have any info on whether the x dimension on the drive should be changed and if so how far?
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07-30-2012, 06:08 PM
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No, I am sticking with the Trs and merc two trans which has been reworked with more clutch plates etc to hold the hp. Iv always had good luck with the trs so i figured may as well stick with it. Iv been told that raising the X dimension could give me more speed just dont want to go to far, figured somebody has done it with luck?
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nice project . i had a 79 24 with trs and changed it to bravo with a 750 hp blower motor . it did go faster but it had a lot more chinewalk i think you are making the right choice for this style boat. I now have a 1980 32 ft excalibur with twins and love it . It is great for the Lake of the ozarks. good luck with project .Kurt
