500EFI,525EFI and Vortec rules? - Page 3

12-19-2002, 06:36 AM

Randy,
Why would you want to spend the time and money to change out your 500EFI? If do go with the new Vortec you are going to just have to add wieght to the boat any way.Looks like sigle engine boats will be 250lbs and twin engine boats 400lbs.Whats the advantage of getting alittle more HP and when adding wieght?I dont think you will find a more reliable motor then the 500EFI,and you dont really know whay your getting into with the vortec.
Sorry maybe I'm missing something here doesnt seem to make any sence to me.
I guess what you need to do is put another 250lbs. in your boat now and see what your speed lose is,when figure if you put the Vortec if you will be back there you start.
I've done alot of testing with the 525's and the speed gain is 3-4 MPH.Then when you put the 250's back into the boat most days I only ran about 1 mph fast.Sounds like alot about nothing to me....

Frank

TYPHOON · 12-19-2002, 11:53 AM

Frank if I could gain .5 mph I would have to do it.Its that close in Factory 1 at the top. 1 mph after 60 mile race means you finish 1 full mile behind the other boat if all things are equal.They have to have this right on or it will kill factory racing.I love my 500 EFI but I wont be left behind!
Randy

12-19-2002, 03:10 PM

Randy,
I dont think you really believe that...
The fast boats will do there thing in the smoth and the rough water boats will do there will in the rough.I dont thinkthat .5mph is long to help the smoth water boat catch you in the rough water....

Gordo · 12-19-2002, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xtremeracingf1
I dont think you really believe that...

I do.

12-19-2002, 11:17 PM

Well if you believe that when I guess you need to buy some new equipment....
Its still not going to make any of the F1 boats run 86mph.
If I can do that with a 500efi,maybe there is something to be said about setup.I think there is alot better ways to spend alot less money and still find .5mph if you think thats what you are going to need to win...
GOOD LUCK

TYPHOON · 12-20-2002, 09:40 AM

Frank you are right!Dont change a thing on your Fountain for next year.I cant wait to race you.
Randy

12-20-2002, 12:54 PM

Randy,
Be patiencent I'm sure we will get it on soon enough.
Working on a new project,dont think you'll get achance to run against the Fountain.You really dont want any part of the bad boy anyway.

The new one wont be as fast but I'm looking foward to having some fun this year.Thought about what you said and might build a P4 boat.

Frank

TYPHOON · 12-20-2002, 01:41 PM

Frank, I think I just found a new person to talk trash with for next year.
Your going down buddy!
Randy

Gordo · 12-20-2002, 02:52 PM

Here we GO!!

BODYSHOT1 · 12-20-2002, 03:35 PM

..and the gauntlet has been thrown down!