Fuel economy on a 272 sr1 BB
08-12-2013, 09:07 PM
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Fuel economy on a 272 sr1 BB
Went out yesterday with a full tank (filled up next to haulover inlet) and run on the ocean for 1 hour exactly.Ocean was a bit rough so I was working on the throttles in between 2200 and 2500 rpm's at all times .60 minutes later I was idling next to pump waiting about 10 for my turn to the pump and it took 19.5 gal to fill it up again.
So is 20 gph at these rpm range ok for twin BB's
What is everybody getting with similar setups?
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So is 20 gph at these rpm range ok for twin BB's
What is everybody getting with similar setups?
Regards everyone !!!,
08-13-2013, 07:39 AM
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The Formula 272 performance report says (with 7.4s and 25 mirages) 12gpm at 2500 and 19gpm at 3000. That is probably smooth water. When you are throttleing, dragging tabs, drives tucked in you are definately not running most efficient so those numbers don't really surprise me. You should try running for an hour in smoother water, no tabs, no throttleing and trimmed up a little and see what you burn. (Also I think you should try putting those 383's in but thats another thread haha)
08-13-2013, 09:17 AM
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The Formula 272 performance report says (with 7.4s and 25 mirages) 12gpm at 2500 and 19gpm at 3000. That is probably smooth water. When you are throttleing, dragging tabs, drives tucked in you are definately not running most efficient so those numbers don't really surprise me. You should try running for an hour in smoother water, no tabs, no throttleing and trimmed up a little and see what you burn. (Also I think you should try putting those 383's in but thats another thread haha)
08-13-2013, 01:21 PM
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The Formula 272 performance report says (with 7.4s and 25 mirages) 12gpm at 2500 and 19gpm at 3000. That is probably smooth water. When you are throttleing, dragging tabs, drives tucked in you are definately not running most efficient so those numbers don't really surprise me. You should try running for an hour in smoother water, no tabs, no throttleing and trimmed up a little and see what you burn. (Also I think you should try putting those 383's in but thats another thread haha)
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08-13-2013, 01:54 PM
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Hey diego
Just curious what kind of speed are you getting at those rpm's? I'm still trying to kind of figure out my best cruising Speed/mileage to. I usually cruise at about 2800 rpm's, K planes at 3-4, Drives out 1 - 1 1/2 and doing 34-36 mph..... Last time i checked i went 35 mi.and used .....i think around 21-22 gal. Oh and i start out with a full tank and 3-4 people
Just curious what kind of speed are you getting at those rpm's? I'm still trying to kind of figure out my best cruising Speed/mileage to. I usually cruise at about 2800 rpm's, K planes at 3-4, Drives out 1 - 1 1/2 and doing 34-36 mph..... Last time i checked i went 35 mi.and used .....i think around 21-22 gal. Oh and i start out with a full tank and 3-4 people
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08-13-2013, 03:50 PM
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Diego...as Red says...get it running out 3500 RPM, trim it watching the GPS. Where you want to be is just short of where you bring the secondaries in. That the beauty of mechanical secondaries...you control it, not some phantom vacuum signal opening an air valve.
I think you are focused in very well for your rig.
I think you are focused in very well for your rig.
