The second 400SS FX8 gets something a little different
 

Spot the multiple clues? Internal estimates are in the 72 mph range. I want one...

+1! Way cool.

Ilmor.........are they putting the 725's in there???

I want one too. Except to afford it, I'd have to sell the house and live on it.

725's. US customer.

Very Serious 'Bird!!!!

looking forward to see also some Fastechs with Ilmors

now thats my kinda cruiser:evilb:

Progress! No messing around in Decatur...

Imagine the shock on other people's faces when you open this hatch!

Very nice package.

Let's hope the Decatur folks address the constructive criticism from Bob Teague on the FX5 in the latest Powerboat review regarding engine compartment rigging.

I guess the downturn has affected everyone, in the past Formula was not interested in going off their set options list at all.

Glad to see it, I never understood why a company like Formula was so rigid in respect to changes from their preset list.

I agree, a 353 with Ilmors would be awesome!

I would love to see a pic of the transom when the drives get bolted on.
So did they make the one with Merc 700's/NXT's?

The third one should have Whippled 525's with the Bravo conversion Arnesons.... :D

Saaaaweeeeet That's incredible! Thanks for pics C-Spray!

Cool pics and thanks for posting.


I'm more of a charger guy. I'd prefer the Merc 700's over the Ilmors for my boat.

I gues the 700 `with NXT won`t fit under the hatch since the NXT installtion brings the engine much higher than a Bravo installation

And then again when you tell them how much it cost..
:D

The x dimension on those drives looks short. They seem to be higher than bravos (i know they are bigger) and I'm starting to think that 72 may be conservative.

Did they raise the drives on this?

Wimps.......doing it the easy way with the deck off!!! :D They should try doing that with the deck glued on already.

Don't you know the deck pops right off on these ? :evilb:

Thats funny, I think you should trade your 40 for this one and put it on saylorville this summer, if we can ever get out!

My old 40 wouldn't pay for the engines on that beast!

Can't wait till we can get out ... been a long winter. I'm hoping to get a lift in my slip this year if we can get a back over to work. Should help cut down on bottom cleaning haul outs.

See you out there Dave !

How attractive is the sound on a 400SS with Diesels? Never been on one. I'm guessing no silent choice exhaust option.

Diesels (Volvo Penta) are strictly through-hub. Zero clatter; they are incredibly quiet; just a very mild rumble. Once you ride on a boat with them, you'll understand why 80%+ of 400SS's are ordered with them. Great fuel mileage, too - 25 gph (total) at 40 mph.

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awesome

That's the previous (first) FX8 with Mercs. The Ilmor boat is full-on silver.

Ilmor Fx Super Sport
 

That drives look awesome

Oh man. Get a shot a little closer with the props on her.

Seventy-three miles per hour.

(On the limiters....)

Very nice #!! :cool:

thats impressive. nicest looking 40ss Ive seen.. Great job Formula.

Im curious what a pair of ASD 8's would do with said 725 Ilmor power...Very cool boat.

Pics of the transom with the props on would make my weekend.;)

Rolling ! That would make my day!

70mph @ 6300rpm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xA99w--Uw

Video

Definately makes the SPORT in SS!!!!!!!!!:drink:

But does it have joystick control like the Volvo's and Merc's?

lol I kid I kid.

No doubt!!

Cool ride though!!