Testing the 36 tomorrow
 

The boat is ready at Full Throttle Marine. Just did head work, cam, bumped up the compression, bumped the rev limiters, did the valve springs/valve job, added adjustable timing chains and head gaskets, my couplers were shot so they were replaced. Doing the sea trial tomorrow, hoping to pick up a few mph. I dreamed last night I got to the ramp and forgot my props, there loaded in the truck now :D Ill report back tommorrow when i get some gps results. :evilb:

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Dont forget the pictures! :chimp:

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Good Luck Hope Every Thing Is Ok.

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Good luck, we are all waiting for your reports of increased speeds!

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It's "tomorrow"........we're waiting :D

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Still Waiting?

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The sites been down everytime i tried to get on.

We need to work on the carb tuning. It accelerated VERY nice, but only saw 1mph increase. It hits a wall at 5450. The plugs were fouling out due to it being too rich and it smelt like a gas tank idling.

Also, my props need a little cup as the front of the boat was dragging (due to the a/c we think) and julie at throttle up thinks i can pull the slip down 2%.

Were wondering if the carbs are too small to go to 5600. It had a ton of power, and stopped at the 5450 mark.

Ill keep you updated on it all. Im also thinking of pulling the a/c pickup thats on the bottom. that thing is huge.

So not there yet, but getting closer. The 731 cams sounded very nice along with the bump in compression.

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What is your setup engine wise?

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hp500's

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What size carbs? The stock Holleys? I had to go to a 1050 Dominator to get my 502 to spin 6000.

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I'll keep you posted on how my boat turns out.

We pulled the A/C fitting off the bottom, took the hook out and trued the last four feet of the hull.

That fitting is a BIG problem. I know for a fact it was causing a lose of speed and creating bad water on the port drive and prop.

We should have it back in the water soon.

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The stock 500 carbs are 800's. we are thinking they are too small to turn the 5600, may have to go with 850's.

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Im very interested to see how it does. Im wondering if that isnt a lot of my problem. Everybodys 36 does 74 from the factory EXCEPT mine. maybe that a/c fitting is costing 1-2 mph. If so, thats a cheap fix for the gain.

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Oh dock, will you post some pics of how yours looks now?

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I'm very interested to hear how Dock's boat rides now that the hook has been removed. I have heard on Baja's that taking it out causes it to porpoise alot more.

Dock please let us know !!!!

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Do you have carb spacers on them ?

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no, but thinking about adding them. what do you think about the carb size?

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It's "iffy".

Spacers increase plenum volume,
that can help compensate when
carb size is a limiting factor.

And, they're relatively cheap, and
relatively easy to install.

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IF YOU ARE RUNNING RICH AT IDLE I WOULD TRY A 2INCH OPEN SPACER BEST THING IS TO PULL A PLUG AFTER A
WOT RUN AND SEE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE BUT WHEN I DID
MINE WE PUT A 850 CARB ON WHAT IS THE TIMING SET AT?

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BajaRunner, Sorry to cut you short today on the phone. When I tried to call you back I didn't have your number. To answer your question, the only person I know of for glass work around here would be Rick George out at Emerald Point Marina. I have not met him personally or had any work done for me by him, but I have been told that he is suppose to be good. The only other people that I have heard do a good job is Custom Boats of Austin, but then again I have not personally had anything done by them. Sorry I can't give you a definate answer but I hope this helps. :drink:

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Timing is at 34 degrees. We pulled a plug and it was black, but bob said that its hard to read plugs, because as soon as we back to idle, they turn black.

Im wondering if i need an 850 or if its something else.

We were thinking of doing the spacer and 850 at the same time, I just want to make sure i need it before spending $1200 on some new carbs.

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Thanks david, ill give em a call.

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hey bajarunner i had some 540 bulldogs i am selling the intakes and the carbs make you a hell of a deal i just had the carbs done by dean nickerson.. 850's chopped ..

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I sent you a pm.

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Good Talking To You Jason If I Could Help In Any Way
Call Me.

Stan