new thunder owner
 

hey guys, picked up 98 tantrum that needs power. never been on an active thunder, but love the lines. So couldnt pass up the deal. Im comming from a 24 carrera w/ twin sbc, and an 86, 24` straycat w/ twin 200s. this is my first single bbc,thunder. Any quirks about these boats during the build i should know about? Got spring fever, and any help, tips, tricks would be greaty appeciated.

Where on LI?
What are u planning for power?

All I can say is I think the boat will impress you. I love mine. The boat is great in all water. I have 600hp and want more. Don't under power it. A++ on your decision to buy a Thunder. I might have a line on a motor if you do not already have one in mind. A friend has a 540 tall deck. Not sure if it's still available. Call 1 847 816 8468. Mark.

Available Engine. My buddy is an old guy that has a hard time with computers. What he has is a Merlin block complete from carb to oil pan w/MSD ignition
It's a 572 tall deck he says he has over $22k invested and will sell it for $11k. The engine has dyno time on it only. It has never been installed in anything. It is rated at 760hp @5kRPM.
The engine is located in Lake Ozark MO. It's no big deal to ship an engine. I'll help out if need be.
Engine owner; Gerry 1 847 395 3720.
Silly sap getting involved; Mark 1 847 816 8468.

That would be one NASTY 25! Good luck with motor search

I have a shop in Smithtown. So being no stranger to building motors I was going to build a 454 from parts from around the shop, buddies old 990 rectangle port heads, etc. (spring fever)...I got torn to shreads by clear thinking friends/ fast boat owners. Comming to my senses I am in the middle of picking up a 740 dyno`ed tall deck dart, w/all the goodies. It made a 29 kryptonite go a 100. So should be one hell of a white knuckle ride in a 25

Welcome to the Cult. Drink the Kool aid and enjoy the ride. No issues! Steppin' up the power in my 25 this season. I've had a stock 502 MAG/MPI in mine since we built in '99. upper 60mph boat with this power and will tickle 70 with the right weight and water. Keep us posted. Any pictures?

:coolcowboy::evilb:

Just a little....enough to hang with the big boys or at least keep them in sight!