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Originally Posted by Rebel_Heart (Post 2370067)

That's a real good speed for a straight bottom with 600's. How much hp do you think you are pushing? I chose the Imcos -2. They have worked well with my application.

They were supposed be close to 800 according to the prior owner.

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Originally Posted by BKSAE (Post 2370196)

What does the plugged holes tell you? I was thinking of getting some shorter drives, and I have some holes plugged from the factory. Never knew exactly why they were plugged.

to keep all the open holes under the water so pressure is still good?

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Originally Posted by BKSAE (Post 2370196)

What does the plugged holes tell you? I was thinking of getting some shorter drives, and I have some holes plugged from the factory. Never knew exactly why they were plugged.

usually there will be 4 holes that have been pluged from the factory which represents a more agressive x-dimension. there as you may not need to go up as much with shorty due to an increase in slip with going too high.
they are pluged so they dont allow the lower to suck air or to an extent bleed off water p.s.i but most the air part.
it really helps to have access to -2 lowers and spacers in 1/2 inch increments, a pail of gear oil and a solid day to truly test and find the sweet spot.

best of luck.