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Old 06-12-2007, 04:07 PM
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Im running a 509 500 hp in my 260 fx and turning a 25 pitch prop 1.5 to 1 brovo drive, 4000 rpm cruising speed is 55 mph real calm ride in rough water with that deep hull, at wot i can only turn 5100 rpm and run 71 mph. How can I go faster with out using a blower? my 502 is 30 over, I have merlin comp 320 heads, Dart intake, and a 850 double pumper carb, roller cam and rockers, and all msd ignition, stainless marine Headers. any Suggestions?????????????????? besides a blower
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Old 06-12-2007, 04:19 PM
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What RPM rev limiter chip are you using in the MSD? Any chance you are bumping it?
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Old 06-12-2007, 04:56 PM
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Aren't Awesome's cats??? If so, I'd guess your motor is not making anywhere near the power you think it is or you have setup issues.

My slow 24' Vee hull is going 78 with only 425HP.
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What are the cam specs? With those heads and intake I suspect your peak HP is in the 5600-5800 RPM range, obviously depending on what cam you have. If this is true you are way over propped and leaving 50 or more HP untapped.
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Get the merlin heads ported or buy better heads,they flow near stock numbers untouched,especially on the exhaust side,Smitty
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