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The trim limits either are defective or not set properly. They have two limits. One limits the height for trim while running; the other is for the max up for trailering.
You should have a rocker switch that is labled "trailer". That should bring drive all the way up. Also could be defective switch. If your boat is a salt water boat. You will experience niggly electrical things. Cheers Stew |
Originally Posted by StewLow
(Post 4557160)
The trim limits either are defective or not set properly. They have two limits. One limits the height for trim while running; the other is for the max up for trailering.
You should have a rocker switch that is labled "trailer". That should bring drive all the way up. Also could be defective switch. If your boat is a salt water boat. You will experience niggly electrical things. Cheers Stew |
Ok. Does your phone number end in 9740? If so I'll call you tomorrow.
A few years ago I bought a complete dash panel from Donzi direct because you can't buy the style of Livorsi gauges anymore. If you need anything let me know |
Originally Posted by StewLow
(Post 4557176)
Ok. Does your phone number end in 9740? If so I'll call you tomorrow.
A few years ago I bought a complete dash panel from Donzi direct because you can't buy the style of Livorsi gauges anymore. If you need anything let me know |
Big blocks were supposededly tested by the factory and sucked. Weight was the issue. Whipples will fix the power issue on small blocks.
Our boats have a pad in the back so chine walk shouldn't be an issue with the right props. Mirage plus are the fastest but pretty bad for planing and cruising. |
Thank you. I've heard that about the big blocks but haven't been able to verify it. I don't know if it's folk lore or truth. The difference in weight is 600lb total. About the weight of four adults across the back seat. I can't imagine it would make that much difference.
I had a Z29 I put 502 with bravos in. It's a very light boat and was quite the weapon. But handled the power. Do you have much experience with whipples? |
Originally Posted by StewLow
(Post 4557925)
Thank you. I've heard that about the big blocks but haven't been able to verify it. I don't know if it's folk lore or truth. The difference in weight is 600lb total. About the weight of four adults across the back seat. I can't imagine it would make that much difference.
I had a Z29 I put 502 with bravos in. It's a very light boat and was quite the weapon. But handled the power. Do you have much experience with whipples? I think the weight issue with the big blocks is just a straw on the camel's back issue. The 28 hull, from the rub rail down, is the same as the 27 ZX hull. It was built for a single big block and there are a few 27's out there with big power running very well. So it went from an engine in the 1200 pound range to a pair at 1700 ish pounds. Bump that again to 2400 pounds and the bottom gets too far out of balance. |
I would highly recommend the whipples if you have extra $$$ around and need to stay in a 28' boat, but if you're looking to make your 28zx run 90+, spend your money on a bigger boat. I don't think I'm the only owner of a whippled scorpion, but I can tell you that pushing the 28zx (twin step) over 80 becomes a handful and not something easily done. The claim that the 377's whippled can break 100, not sure who threw it out there, but I have only been able to push mine to 84 with 5psi of boost. I'm sure I could get a few more mph out of her but there's never calm enough water with long enough runs to get her there. And I'm sure a tune could help get more power too, but again, it comes back to the hull and IMO a 28'zx isn't made to go above 80. She can run all day in the mid 70's, but if you want 80+...look at the 35ZR. That's where I am at now.
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Thank you all for your reply. Goal is to run high 70's comfortably. The 28 is the perfect size for where I boat. As much as I aspire to a 35ZR I have too much going on to warrant the expense with a lousy Cdn dollar.
My buddy had a 28 with Holley blowers. His sun races in F1 He's a great driver. and could hardly hang on to the 28 at 80+ as you've said. Im assuming you've had a good experience with the whipple chargers?? i just want a little more go. Wife says it's fine. She has two engineering degrees and still doesn't get the hp thing. Again. Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated. |
I bought mine in the winter of 2015, had to replace a blower in 2016, but no other issues....yet. That expense was enough for a few years if you ask me.
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