382 with Prochargers
 

Started this several weeks ago,time frame was longer than anticipated. New 02 382,no boxes,Hp500 efi'sWell known shop to install 8# boost prochargers. Stock the boat GPS's at 75,with a little engine time 76/77with28" props.Ran it today,34 1/2 props,4 people on board,full fuel tank,87.8 GPS hitting rev limiter hard.Have to decide now on 1.36 gears or bigger props(hard to do)I think we may see 90 GPs on this big heavy boat .I sure wish we had these motors in a 353. MagicFloat

It's nowhere near over. These props are not really that good,just the largest I had instock,not Merc labbed just a lot of pitch from a local guy,my stock 32's were not near enough. The boat owner is a really neat guy that just wants a big comfortable boat,wanted 85mph, we are going to surpise him if the creek don't rise and the drives don't blow. Will keep ya'll posted,genset goes in next week.

Keep the faith,Troutly, this boat has a 5 year warranty

(Somewhat off-topic): How come the owner didn't order the factory generator? Speed sounds neat, though - the hull definitely gets happy over 70 mph.

It was a stock boat that Formula had already finished. I bought it just for stock. I would have ordered the genset if I had ordered from scratch.

Robert, those are some impressive numbers for that size boat. It sounds as though there is even more to be had :). Those drives are another thing :eek: LOL

Looks like your deal went through on the 38 PQ? I don't see it listed anymore.

Take Care
Jeff

You will probably lose a couple mph with that gen install:(

Where did you mount the innercoolers, are they congesting up the engine compartment?

Pictures, we want pictures:) :)

Intercoolers are in front of the engines,plenty of room in a 382,the installation looks great,done by Hesco in Bham,they painted all the parts Merc Racing blue. I'll try to get some photos this evening.

Hey Robert
 

Any further progress dialing it in?
What did the total cost of the upgrade come to?

Still working,ordered a pair of 34 Labs from Merc Racing this morning,wasn't happy with the 34's built from 30's by a local prop shop.Hesco in Bham charged the customer $20000 for everthing, they did a proffesional job, everything is flawless. I wouln't hesitate to use them again,they are pro's at this,not the cheapest but the best around here and relly care about their work,called several times to check and coming back when the new props come.