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Old 04-28-2005 | 09:58 PM
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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 ???
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Old 04-29-2005 | 08:44 AM
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the drives on the '05 will be 2" higher , compared to 97-99
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Old 04-29-2005 | 08:46 AM
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very close in top speed 78 w/496's HO's vs 79-80 w/500's
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Old 04-29-2005 | 09:50 AM
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new 05 EX with 496 HO's runs 80 on the limiters
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Old 04-29-2005 | 08:19 PM
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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.
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don't forget the higher X factor in that top speed
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Old 04-29-2005 | 08:41 PM
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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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