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epeek 04-28-2005 09:58 PM

05 X Vs. 97-99 Lightning
 
Does anyone know if an 2005 35 EX with 496 HO's will run the same as or faster than a 97-99 Lightning with 500's ???

Ran-Dom 32 04-29-2005 08:44 AM

Re: 05 X Vs. 97-99 Lightning
 
the drives on the '05 will be 2" higher , compared to 97-99

Ran-Dom 32 04-29-2005 08:46 AM

Re: 05 X Vs. 97-99 Lightning
 
very close in top speed 78 w/496's HO's vs 79-80 w/500's

berns29scarab 04-29-2005 09:50 AM

Re: 05 X Vs. 97-99 Lightning
 
new 05 EX with 496 HO's runs 80 on the limiters

epeek 04-29-2005 08:19 PM

Re: 05 X Vs. 97-99 Lightning
 

Originally Posted by Ran-Dom 32
very close in top speed 78 w/496's HO's vs 79-80 w/500's

Boy,thats pretty close considering 45 hp more per engine
with the 500s.

Rippem 04-29-2005 08:21 PM

Re: 05 X Vs. 97-99 Lightning
 
don't forget the higher X factor in that top speed

epeek 04-29-2005 08:41 PM

Re: 05 X Vs. 97-99 Lightning
 

Originally Posted by FeverMike
The 05 35 X is the same hull and boat as the 97-99 35. The 97-99 with HP500 will be fast at WOT and especially quicker in the midrange and acceleration.

Didnt the hull change on the 05X to twinn step?


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