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Old 08-16-2012 | 05:54 PM
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Just finished installing my new 700 HP Blown 502's. Here's the first test run. What do you think?
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Old 08-16-2012 | 06:48 PM
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Sounds nice how did she run out for you?
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Old 08-16-2012 | 07:09 PM
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It ran very good, up on plane quickly, 68 MPH on the GPS at 3500 RPM. Then a problem, Port motor pulled up to 5200 RPM but the Starboard motor pulled up to 5000 and then lost power. They pulled 698 HP and 689 HP at 5500 on the dyno with no problems. After some testing back at the shop we discovered two problems with the Starboard motor. One is fuel starvation, were're checking the filter, maybe cripped hose, stuck check valve, etc. The other problem is the blower sucked the choke closed, we had them wired open on the dyno. As soon as we get these problems corrected we will splash again. Hopefully this weekend. I will let you know how it goes.
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Old 08-16-2012 | 07:29 PM
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Sounds great, what year beak?


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Old 08-16-2012 | 07:42 PM
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'85 12 Meter. I love the old school design without the swim platform.
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Old 08-17-2012 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Likefastboats
It ran very good, up on plane quickly, 68 MPH on the GPS at 3500 RPM. Then a problem, Port motor pulled up to 5200 RPM but the Starboard motor pulled up to 5000 and then lost power. They pulled 698 HP and 689 HP at 5500 on the dyno with no problems. After some testing back at the shop we discovered two problems with the Starboard motor. One is fuel starvation, were're checking the filter, maybe cripped hose, stuck check valve, etc. The other problem is the blower sucked the choke closed, we had them wired open on the dyno. As soon as we get these problems corrected we will splash again. Hopefully this weekend. I will let you know how it goes.
Well good luck with the problems you have found let us know how it works out for you and what you find.
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Old 08-17-2012 | 12:50 PM
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Just curious what you are running for drives and props? bravo's? We are doing a 10 meter, would like to get a idea. Thanks


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Old 08-17-2012 | 02:48 PM
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SSM 3's with Huber 1330 Transmissions. The props are 17 x 32 3 blade cleavers. Here's a link to another video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNV472DI1F8

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Old 08-17-2012 | 03:08 PM
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I take it your ratios are 1.5-1?

Yes i saw the other vid, after i posted my ? Boat sounds excellent. i will be waiting for some top end MPH

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Old 08-17-2012 | 06:09 PM
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Ok I'll post up the numbers as soon as we get it all worked out.
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