Re: stinger 260 engine vs speed
 

Hey Stinger..

You just taught me something. Thanks. I have Cobras and I had no idea that there were some out there that were reverse geared.

My guess is that it is being done in the drive, rather than that you have a left hand motor, although they do make reverse rotation motors, too.

Don't take my word without talking to somebody smarter, :D but if they really are reversed in the drive then your engine would have no idea which one it is spinning. One would think you can switch em.

The thing about the Volvos is that they will spin either way. They are switchable while still in place. (just gotta change the props side to side.)

Here's mine (if you haven't seen it. I post this pic everywhere)

Re: stinger 260 engine vs speed
 

Oh, maybe you can't see pics. Sorry.

Re: stinger 260 engine vs speed
 

ok now the ratio. 1:1.65. is the motor turning 1 for every 1.65 turns of the prop or vice versa????

Re: stinger 260 engine vs speed
 

Hey Guys,
I put together a stinger with a pair of 355Hp ZZ4 crate motors Alpha Drives with a counter. Boat ran 75 mph all day long.Great combo but Alphas are th week link.

Jim

Re: stinger 260 engine vs speed
 

used to have a 87 26 stinger with a singel 510cub inch 540 hp with a bravo 1 spining a miage 23 boat ran about 60

Re: stinger 260 engine vs speed
 

Blown small blocks and bravos will getya into the 80's

260 Stinger For Sale
 

I'M married with a 10 month old baby. Wife says it must go. Anyone interested can call 607 435 5035 and leave a message. I am not sure what to ask, if anyone has suggestions let me know. Both engines have about 260 hours and its in mint condition. Thanks,
Leo

Gentlemen,
These boats with Merc 260's run between 55 and 58 when running right. They are a great layout, look, ride and value for the money.
If you want to go faster buy another boat!
Don't waste your money on motors, the drives will not handle it, the hull is not fast (non step) and she is heavy.
Love her and leave her alone!
Spend your money on making her look great and sound great (stereo).
Faster not an option.
Just an opinion but I sell boats for a living, sold these when they were new and have a brother that has a 1985 Limited with a Radar Arch for his personal ride. He has put several hundred hours on this boat and loves it! We have had this discussion many times.
VeeCat in Dallas