Magicfloat

Going to Arkansas Sat,ran it today. Wow!Did a little prop swapping,wound up with 34 labs. Didnt have a GPS hooked up but 95 on speedo was pretty sweet. Last 353 with 575SCi's and boxes only speedoed 94. Subtract for optimistic speedo it is still smokin big time. More details later when the Gps goes in.

cuda

Was that the same combo I read in a magazine lately? I can't remember which mag, but it was a 353. Sure sounds like a sweet ride. What would the speed be of the same package on a 382?

Magicfloat

The 353 that was tested in PB and HB did not have boxes. The additional performance and handling gained with Stellings boxes is much greater than is generally admitted. 382's benfit too but the 382 is big and heavy and very comfortable, just not killer fast without killer horsepower. It responds very well to big power, but there may be drive issues. I maket the 382 as a gentleman's performance boat, your friends may outrun you but you can relax in the cabin with the genset and A/C on while you watch TV.

wrinkleface

Robert, did you ever run the 382 brochure boat with 500its to top end? If so,what did you get? Thanx

Magicfloat

Still tryin props,low 70's gps with stock 30's,lab30's should add a little,but I have 190 gal fuel,lot of extra weight. Will test more this weekend, think 74 gps with half fuel should be about right,maybe 75 gps if I get props just right, have a few more to try.

mopower

Wow
My one new engine came off the dyno Monday other one probably tomorrow. 625 HP and 700 ft lb torque going in a 272 Could be a real fun summer

augie58

ballpark me i have a 98 353 with 500 hp's (carbs) what will boxes do for me? the thought of boxes has always intrigued me.

in a retro fit how hard is the steering change(factory latham)?

thanks

Magicfloat

It's a tough upgrade cause the X-dimension is higher when boxes are installed

hp500efi

Yeah but instead of finishing the house, you would of been building a nice dog house . Finish the house THEN buy the boat....works every time

Those are some sweet speeds hey Troutly . Robert's the man when it comes to testing the new arrivals for the OSO crew. Thanks Robert.

Magicfloat

New owner is installing GPS tomorrow,should have real speeds to post soon