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MMatt28 10-05-2021 08:32 AM
The SCX set up is expensive but maybe it’s worth it so that you have the reliability and option for higher engine power. Having the peace of mind when running hard makes using the boat more fun.

F-2 Speedy 10-05-2021 08:55 AM
Originally Posted by riverrunner242 (Post 4808026)
I'm thinking scx even though xr fits my budget a little better. Then I think I'll be good even if I decide to upgrade power down the road
how much power is your engine making ?

riverrunner242 10-05-2021 01:22 PM
Originally Posted by MMatt28 (Post 4808041)
The SCX set up is expensive but maybe it’s worth it so that you have the reliability and option for higher engine power. Having the peace of mind when running hard makes using the boat more fun.
that's what I was figuring. It's a big nut but then I'm hoping I'm done for a long time as far as my drive goes

xlint89 10-05-2021 08:45 PM
Originally Posted by riverrunner242 (Post 4808016)
when it went I was around 4000 rpm calm water. Boat is a 28 pantera speed I'm unsure of. Probably around 55mph. I'd say it was under a pretty light load
Thanks for that. I've been reading this is actually where a lot of drives do fail.

riverrunner242 10-06-2021 04:31 AM
Originally Posted by xlint89 (Post 4808150)
Thanks for that. I've been reading this is actually where a lot of drives do fail.
my old boat was the same way. I always think it's going to happen when I go to get on plane or send it out of the water but both times were when I was taking it easy. This one a little more catastrophic than that one lol

riverrunner242 10-06-2021 04:33 AM
Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4808043)
how much power is your engine making ?
about 780

Brad Christy 10-06-2021 11:23 AM
Originally Posted by riverrunner242 (Post 4808170)
about 780
RR,

Talk with George at AADS. He quoted me about $7K for a XR/XZ hybrid and no core swap that was good for 700HP for 500 hrs without the parasitic loss of the XR gears and a 2yr warrantee. While this setup won't work for you, especially with a potential repower down the road, I'm sure he could get you there for a lot less than an SCX.

Just food for thought.

Thanks. Brad.
Model Machine and Precision LLC
(937)545-8991

boostbros 10-06-2021 08:07 PM
we run a natural 540 with 780 + on a 25 thunder we turn it hard up to 6800 its a standard XR with a stock 26p bravo prop we dont hammer it till above 4000 can get on plane with 10 people and have had no drive issues

Griff 10-06-2021 09:45 PM
Originally Posted by riverrunner242 (Post 4808170)
about 780
Get an SCX

RBeyer 10-11-2021 11:31 AM
Originally Posted by MMatt28 (Post 4808019)
What direction do you think you will go? XR? SCX?
If you can spend the money defiantly go SCX even the SC is better than an XR


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