rchevelle71

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That is half the fun

DjMikeyC

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What do you guys think a 24 with a stock 260 small block with an alpha drive would hit? 50mph?

OCCJoe

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Light and slimline ! I'll bet your rite on the money with 50 !

DjMikeyC

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Thanks for your input... I'm thinking about picking one up setup like this, I know she will be a bit slow but it would get me on the water for now. But... I could see a 350 mag mpi with a whipple charger in this boat.

dba900

I'd bet a 400+ hp SBC and a Bravo would be a good setup in one of these. I'd be curious to see.

Stormrider

The brown boat is a nice example from its time period.
But be careful, you'll have to upgrade from the alpha to a B1($4k) to handle a 450hp sbc($10k) and probably ext steering to be safe($3k).

I'd say run it like it is and enjoy it for what it is.

panteraman28

I ran a 500 hp with a 871 blower, and ran 92 mph, rode like it was on rails

bigboat28

Can't wait to see that video occ

DjMikeyC

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Picked up a 24 Pantera SE with a stock 260hp small block, she tops out at 51.6mph on gps with half tank of fuel @ 4000 rpm spinning a 23p mirage, its a bit tall for the engine but that's what came with the boat. Just borrowed a 21p to see how she likes it. Boat rides very well and very balanced with the small block.

forabeer

1979 24 Sport - 496ci tall deck & Bravo 1 - around 600hp

3 people & 1/4 tank - 80GPS