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Forum: General Boating Discussion

02-15-2023, 10:21 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Industrial Injection out of Utah. Has a decent...

Industrial Injection out of Utah.
Has a decent rep in the C world. But just like Wagler, been schooled for the past 5 years in a row at all the big diesel events, by some true Amish boys "FirePunk"...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

02-15-2023, 09:47 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Now I remember the ZF305's.. Most excellent...

Now I remember the ZF305's.. Most excellent choice for the ASD setup and amount of torque ya have to play with. Gets that shaft speed up where you have many more common prop options. Unlike us Merc...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

02-15-2023, 09:54 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

Believe wasn't enough HP for the original plan....

Believe wasn't enough HP for the original plan. Which would have seen the boat packing an extra 10k lbs in fuel for range. Reliable 800-900hp 1500tq options have been presented in sub 7.0L platforms....

Forum: General Boating Discussion

02-15-2023, 12:50 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

PS. These guys are gaining ground in the diesels...

PS. These guys are gaining ground in the diesels quickly. Best powertrain combo for certain, but I have yet to see an actual GPS #. Have a buddy there now, but haven't convinced him to take a ride...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

02-14-2023, 11:59 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

I've forgotten, what transmissions you are...

I've forgotten, what transmissions you are running Jay? Single or 2sp ZF's behind those?
Also have any performance numbers to share yet? Trying to gauge some power, weight, and RPM comparisons among...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

02-13-2023, 12:58 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

IMO: The chosen engine builder "s" since start of...

IMO: The chosen engine builder "s" since start of this project, both well known in the light duty truck diesel performance world, each gravely under estimated the requirements at hand. First one...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

06-10-2021, 07:48 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

He's decided to settle down and conform to a...

He's decided to settle down and conform to a "Parent Image"..

:479:

Forum: General Boating Discussion

10-28-2019, 08:23 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

What's the specs on those new props? 18x? ...

What's the specs on those new props? 18x?
Guessing the slip # came down a good bit along with RPM.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

07-09-2019, 11:40 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Look what I spotted last weekend in FL :cartman: ...

Look what I spotted last weekend in FL :cartman:

Seems two project boats are better than one. Guess this gasser is currently producing more smiles per mile.. Plus a nice trophy added to the...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

07-01-2018, 04:19 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Tyson was looking good today in the race boat....

Tyson was looking good today in the race boat. One more lap, bet could of reeled in a 3rd place finish.
...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

06-26-2018, 01:02 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

New Powder Coating process? I always thought...

New Powder Coating process?

I always thought ya applied the powder material before baking :D

Forum: General Boating Discussion

04-20-2018, 11:11 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

Tysons first piston example with 1&2 damaged...

Tysons first piston example with 1&2 damaged would certainly fit a cold seizure if water is entering front of the block as normal C layout. The second one with 1&5 kinda has me wondering. #5 doesn't...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

04-20-2018, 12:30 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

When trying to install or remove a bearing race...

When trying to install or remove a bearing race from a steel shaft, do you heat the shaft, or the bearing race? That's how I remember this physics answer..

Forum: General Boating Discussion

04-18-2018, 03:06 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Those pistons were def swelling up. One reason I...

Those pistons were def swelling up. One reason I preach oversize piston oilers / coolers to wick away as much heat as possible. However, in your case main issue looks to be as stated.

Here is...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-30-2018, 06:55 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

I like it.. Looks about as compact as can get....

I like it.. Looks about as compact as can get. What's it add up to, under 5 inches?

Forum: General Boating Discussion

03-21-2018, 12:32 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

I was down at my favorite welders shop today, and...

I was down at my favorite welders shop today, and he was working on a couple props that made me think of you.. 64" pitch 4 blade stainless cleavers...

A little aged and a little tweaked, but...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-09-2018, 12:58 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Saved ya a screenshot capture from the lake...

Saved ya a screenshot capture from the lake webcam. :ernaehrung004:

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-05-2018, 03:26 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

I broke it.

I broke it.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-05-2018, 01:25 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

It Runs. Bet some dude at Nest is going WTF is up...

It Runs. Bet some dude at Nest is going WTF is up with this webcam traffic in Utah... :lolhit:

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-05-2018, 12:42 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Gotta love technology.. Popped it up on the PS4...

Gotta love technology.. Popped it up on the PS4 for a big screen view.

Tyson gets my vote for dedication. And extra points by picking a great view for testing.. :santa:

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-20-2017, 05:13 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

I've been trying for three years to get someone...

I've been trying for three years to get someone to build Monotherms for the Duramax. Mahle made up 3 test sets a few years back. Only one set was ever ran, and those wore a hole clean thru the block...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-18-2017, 05:40 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

Lavon's engine actually looks better in person.....

Lavon's engine actually looks better in person.. Obviously a block failure, casting defect or just good old fatigue. Compressing 10 atmospheres by a multiple of 15, then shooting massive amounts...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

12-06-2017, 07:09 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

That's Called Da Bomb !! :cartman:

That's Called Da Bomb !! :cartman:

Forum: General Boating Discussion

11-22-2017, 01:31 PM

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Posted By kidturbo

I once argued that same case, and lost... ...

I once argued that same case, and lost...

Joe explained it best, but simple answer is as you lean out, only your power level drops. No throttle body, so fuel is your only speed controller. That...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

11-01-2017, 07:10 AM

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Posted By kidturbo

Ya know there is actually one very easily...

Ya know there is actually one very easily adaptable off the shelf, or outa the bone yard (good) planetary option out there. The Gear Vendors OD is an 0.78:1 vertex (cone) Raybestos clutch system...

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