Originally Posted by ykoutsaris

Got a great deal on the ITS and XR/Shorty so I went with it. Steering is amazing (no slop) and boat runs well at all speeds (no chine walk, stable in the waves), but my drive is low. I have an early '90s (getting tired) Merc 454 with (not Mag) a Weiand 177 and Stainless Marine exhaust... probably 450hp. Runs 73-75 right now with too much prop. Money no object I'd like an Ilmor, but love that SC whine. Something around 600-650 horse to make sure I'm not looking for more later... like to get into the high 80's (funny, I said the same thing about the mid 70's when I was in the mid 60's). Don't have too many pics... black with red stripes 1986 model, white original-style interior with black piping... I'll post the few I have when I figure it out.