Time to add the whipple & Raylar parts to the 496HO
04-08-2009, 03:48 PM
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The only thing I have to go on is what Eliminator claims. They say 3500 with engine. So maybe 2500 without engine? I am going to run the whole thing thru the scales when I get it back together. I think the trailer would be about 1500 but I am open to suggestions.
04-08-2009, 06:58 PM
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According to MerCruiser a 496 with a Bravo 1 outdrive weighs in at 1200 lbs., so your hull may be closer to 2300 lbs. My 22Talon was lower profile than the Eliminator and weighed in at 1250 lbs less engines. Twin 245 HP 2.5's (490 HP) pushed it 102-104 mph.
05-08-2009, 10:05 AM
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Ok get ready for the long update with pics. I took these last night about midnight. I have been working almost every night since the engine came back from the dyno and as usual waiting on parts. I finnaly got the motor installed a couple of weeks ago and even fired it on the trailer last sunday.
To end up with a nice package, I had to make a diamond plate floor, install a sea strainer and low water pickup, make all of the AN lines for fuel, water etc, cut my back seat, mount the fuel pump, hook up all the wiring, polish the lower unit, install a drive shower, upgrade all of the stereo, move the batteries under the seat, make all new battery cables, install a new drive resevoir, etc, etc, etc. It has been a *****.
The good news is its getting wet tomorrow if weather permits. I will let the pics do the rest of the talking.
To end up with a nice package, I had to make a diamond plate floor, install a sea strainer and low water pickup, make all of the AN lines for fuel, water etc, cut my back seat, mount the fuel pump, hook up all the wiring, polish the lower unit, install a drive shower, upgrade all of the stereo, move the batteries under the seat, make all new battery cables, install a new drive resevoir, etc, etc, etc. It has been a *****.
The good news is its getting wet tomorrow if weather permits. I will let the pics do the rest of the talking.
05-08-2009, 06:24 PM
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Damn guy, if that boat gets any better look'in you're not going to want to splash it and play!
Damn thing is going to end up in a museum!
Lets get that Puppy on the water!
As usual, awesome work!
Best Regards,
Ray @Raylar
Damn thing is going to end up in a museum!
Lets get that Puppy on the water!
As usual, awesome work!
Best Regards,
Ray @Raylar
05-12-2009, 09:45 AM
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Well believe it or not, we have had so much rain the damn ramps are closed at the lake. I am going to try a small private lake this week. I dont think I will get any top speed numbers but, at least I can see if it floats.
I did finish the battery mount and polish the oil filler cap though .
I had to mount the batteries on the side because the seat base is not tall enough to stand them up. Thanks again Ray for the compliments and all of the help.
I did finish the battery mount and polish the oil filler cap though .
I had to mount the batteries on the side because the seat base is not tall enough to stand them up. Thanks again Ray for the compliments and all of the help.
