Originally Posted by Croozin2

1) 1989 F311 SR1 T461's & Bravos
2) Damn shame, I don't even know what they called this graphic package but it still has a great finish.
3) 1998 Chevy 3500 Dually
4) New Props, Gauges and maybe a pair of Sea Demon carbs

Hoping to convince the wife that we really NEED a 382 :D

Originally Posted by mtgbiker

I too have the same graphics on my 89' 272. Maybe "Cuda" or "Formula Outlaw" would know? These two are the "Guru's" of early model Formulas. How about it guys?

Originally Posted by Croozin2

Chuck, had an engine shop here in South Louisiana do my bottom end and heads (Diamond Engine) and had Kip at Cam Motion grind a cam for it. Claims this package has made as much as 512hp on previous builds. Didn't have mine dynoed.

.030 over 9.5:1 CR JE pistons (up from 8.75:1)
Balanced rotating assy
Cam Motion custom grind single pattern hyd cam (236 @ .050, 561 lift, 112 LSA)
GM 990 Rectangular Port Heads
Mild cleanup on the heads
Crane Gold Rockers
Ferrea Valves (230/188)
Stock Mercruiser Dual Plane Aluminum Intake w/1" spacer
EMI Thunder Exhaust w/stainless risers
Crane HI-6 Marine Ignition w/Crane Coil
Holley High volume marine fuel pumps
Q-jets that now have velcro instead of screws so I can disassemble them quicker :D All kidding aside I couldn't tell you how many hours of tuning went into the carbs. I know Holleys or BGs would have been easier to dial in and would make more power but I'm a hard-headed old Super Stock drag racer. BGs will probably be added soon.
Stainless crossovers and thermostat housings
Lots of fresh powder coating and braided hose.
I also changed the rotation on the props from out to in. Won't do that again. Made handling around the dock more of a chore. :mad:

Don (Diamond Engine) really does a bunch of research on friction reduction. He and his son are now heavy into AMA Pro-Star motorcycle racing and Karting too. They have seen increases of .5hp on a 5hp B&S kart motor just by working with bearings. That's 10% just by reducing friction.

All-in-all, the motors are very conservative but gave me approximately a 9 mph increase. Went from 62-63 @ 4800-
5000rpm to 71-72 @ 5500-5600rpm w/23P Mirage 3-blades.
Haven't changed the 23P Mirages yet as I rarely ever run it WOT anyway. I plan to put some Mirage 25P or Hydromotive Q-IV 24P and that should not only increase my cruise speed (where I want the increase) but WOT as well. I also re upholstered the interior while the boat was down. It was an expensive venture but, hey, that's what boats are.

Originally Posted by Croozin2

1) 1989 F311 SR1 T461's & Bravos
2) Damn shame, I don't even know what they called this graphic package but it still has a great finish.
3) 1998 Chevy 3500 Dually
4) New Props, Gauges and maybe a pair of Sea Demon carbs

Hoping to convince the wife that we really NEED a 382 :D

Originally Posted by VelocityMike

1987 311 with twin 454's and TRS drives

Originally Posted by VelocityMike

1987 311 with twin 454's and TRS drives

Originally Posted by Audiofn

Mods..... They won't let me type that much :D:D

Formula 302. Forumula used to have the 302 and the SR-1 well now there is the Special adition Audiofn version :rolleyes:

Every piece of wood is getting replaced on this boat. Every square inch repainted, Every fastener evey wire replaced. Fuel tank is out and new one going in. We are making a new dash that I think is more ergonomic. I also have new Mcloed bolsters, and will have to make my own back seat and blower hatch for it.

My new motors are almost ready to go on the dyno. They are 454's 30 over with 177 wiand blowers on them . They are built so that I can go much larger on the blowers if I want to and only have to change a few small things. We are hopeing to see some were around 575hp out of them. Should make this old girl get up and dance. IF it ever sees the water again.

First picture is what I started with. Looks better in that picture then it was. The old owner had taken the stripping that looked like Hellen Keller put it on and actually ran it OVER the bottom paint and all :eek:

Next picture is what it looked like after I had painted the sides and bottom with new Gell coat.

Last picture is the new dash

If you look at the middle picture that is Dads Porsche all coverd in dust :eek: That will lern him for leaving it in my shop :D

Originally Posted by BOATMAN302

HEY AUDIO FN : IT SURE LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE DONE A LOT OF WORK TO HER. I HAVE DONE SIMILAR WORK TO MY 302SR1 IN THE PAST BUT ARE YOU EVER REALLY FINISHED!!!! BLOWERS WILL HELP A LOT,AFTER MUCH GRIEF & LOTS OF $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I BROUGHT MINE TO MID TO HIGH GPS 80'S. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED OF DYNO RESULTS,I NEVER DID MINE. BOATMAN 302

Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw

Jon, I'm 54 years old. What's the chances I'll see this boat finished in my lifetime???? :D :D

Originally Posted by cuda

Russ, you have two hopes: Bob Hope, and no hope.

Originally Posted by BOATMAN302

HEY AUDIO FN : IT SURE LOOKS AND SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE DONE A LOT OF WORK TO HER. I HAVE DONE SIMILAR WORK TO MY 302SR1 IN THE PAST BUT ARE YOU EVER REALLY FINISHED!!!! BLOWERS WILL HELP A LOT,AFTER MUCH GRIEF & LOTS OF $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I BROUGHT MINE TO MID TO HIGH GPS 80'S. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED OF DYNO RESULTS,I NEVER DID MINE. BOATMAN 302

Originally Posted by dongreen

Does anyone know of a 30' 1985 formula sr-1 in fl for sale with surface drives. There was a add on boat trader for one in St Pete and now the add is gone. If somewon knows of this boat for $19,500.00 please e-mail me at [email protected] asap. Hard to find one with surface drives at 30 ft or more at that price.

Originally Posted by Perfectmix

Sweet Ride VelocityMike!! It's not quite the same but it's an 86' 311 w/Kaama

Originally Posted by C_Spray (Post 2031129)

Spicy - you bring the blender, we'll bring the Jell-O shots...

Originally Posted by insptech (Post 2031165)

I'm just gonna raft next to you guys and drink all your stuff, oh, and pee in Spicy's vacuflush:D