Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

Rjbbc,
That is exactly right. It was just a stepping stone. It helped to ease the expense of doing it all at once. I noticed a big difference in the handling with the tabs and steering. Those stock insta-trim tabs were not good enough to run the ocean and still keep the bow down. But, I guess they were never designed to do that. They worked fine if you had an uneven load, but that was about it.
With the full hydraulic steering I noticed a much more positive feel to the wheel. It has absolutely no play left to right anymore. In my opinion, it is a must have even with you are running 60 mph. It is just safer.

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

Vinny-
When you planning to launch that thing? getting pretty close....

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

Dave,
My seasonal storage starts May 1.. I will be ready to go.

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

I plan to hit the water April 1. The new bmax shorty and a maximus prop. Testing must be done early. Good luck!!!

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

April 1. That is going to be cold, especially up there where you are. Better get some heat in that thing.

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

Anyone out there try to beef up their 454 Mag without adding forced air induction? How much hp can you gain with high performance aluminum heads, an aggressive cam and headers? Thinking about changing the fuel injection to a carb. Any ideas or suggestions?
RJBBC

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

Adding 100-150HP N/A is possible, but it will cost ya.

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

i think im going out tomorrow!!!, not in my checkmate, no motor in yet, but my buddies stingray is ready to go, gonna be 70 or so :D

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

lesterloy,
I think we are going to Whipple our 454MAGEFI as well. What prop were you running with the 77mph and 5100rpm? How many hours did it take to install? The mechanic who will install the Whipple mentioned he does not have the machine to reprogram ECUs. Do you need to reprogram the ECU or does Whipple give you a new computer with their kit? What did the unit cost? Any mods. to the engine compartment to create space for the supercharger?

Re: 259 Convincor w/ 600hp
 

Hi all, newby here. I read all these posts about the big HP to go fast in a CKmate. I have a 502 in my 1990 251. It porpos' like crazy at low speeds, the faster I go the less it does it. The wife hates to go fast but ya know, she has to go. Could this be the prop or the bottom? I cant afford the big engines and drives, so I need to stick with what I got.

Thanks for the reply's. If any.

Neal