28 with twin SBC speeds?

IRONMAN · 09-24-2005, 10:15 PM

How fast will a 28 run with twin 350 - 400 hp small blocks? OR twin 6.2 320 hp motors?

bearpaw · 09-25-2005, 08:43 AM

I think Angel would be able to answer that !

Pantera24 · 09-25-2005, 01:58 PM

Hey Guys,

My 28 had twin smallblocks w/alpha ss drives and I have to tell you I liked it. My biggest problem was trying to find the right props. As for speed I'll guess 64-65 @ approx. 4800 . I feel comfortable that 70 with the right prop combination was attainable. The one thing i liked the most was how well it handled and behaved with twin smallblocks. Here are some pics from days gone by.

IRONMAN · 09-25-2005, 08:59 PM

Thanks Angel, I have the itch for a 28 single real bad but they are soooooooo hard to find in my price range so I might go for a twin. It looks like the small blocks are not too hard to work on. What did you think about engine access? Thanks, Chris

Pantera24 · 09-25-2005, 09:34 PM

Ironman,
Engine access with twin small blocks is very good. I could change all my plugs with no problem. Now if I were in the market for a 28 again I'd definetly try and go with a single. I had never owned twins before I bought my 28' and I'll tell you it was great BUT it was literally like owning 2 boats as far as maintaining it goes. Every time I changed the plugs or the oil or anything else.. the cost and TIME was always twice the amount.
To me the perfect set up would be a single 28' with a mild naturally aspirated 540.