Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
11-10-2005, 09:36 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
Originally Posted by JasonSmith
It seems to be a push at the least. The same boat with 496 HO's will do 105mph+/- right????
In addtion, the article says the 525 was doing 5,800rpms. Take a look at the 525 specs posted by Mercury high Performace Marine... and then me how the 525 on the Eliminator was doing 5,800rpms at 525HP!!!! Sneaky little stinkers!
Specifications
HP: 525
kW: 410
Full Throttle RPM Range: 4800-5200
Displacement Liter/CID: 8.2/502
Bore & Stroke (in): 4.47/4.00
Bore & Stroke (mm): 114/102
Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
Cylinders: V-8
etc. etc. etc.
11-10-2005, 09:38 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
Originally Posted by Spectre Man
I think they have finally lost me as a fan and probably have lost the trust of many of thier readers.
Powerboat has always been........
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11-10-2005, 09:39 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
Originally Posted by Sean H
the same issue has a dcb 29 running 121 with ilmor 625's and herrings.. 
11-10-2005, 09:41 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
Originally Posted by Spectre Man
This is a monumental difference between 105 and 120! Anybody that has driven at both of those speeds can verify this is like night and day.
In addtion, the article says the 525 was doing 5,800rpms. Take a look at the 525 specs posted by Mercury high Performace Marine... and then me how the 525 on the Eliminator was doing 5,800rpms at 525HP!!!! Sneaky little stinkers!
Specifications
HP: 525
kW: 410
Full Throttle RPM Range: 4800-5200
Displacement Liter/CID: 8.2/502
Bore & Stroke (in): 4.47/4.00
Bore & Stroke (mm): 114/102
Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
Cylinders: V-8
etc. etc. etc.
In addtion, the article says the 525 was doing 5,800rpms. Take a look at the 525 specs posted by Mercury high Performace Marine... and then me how the 525 on the Eliminator was doing 5,800rpms at 525HP!!!! Sneaky little stinkers!
Specifications
HP: 525
kW: 410
Full Throttle RPM Range: 4800-5200
Displacement Liter/CID: 8.2/502
Bore & Stroke (in): 4.47/4.00
Bore & Stroke (mm): 114/102
Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
Cylinders: V-8
etc. etc. etc.
11-10-2005, 09:43 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
im suprised you all dont realize thier using speedwax on everyone of these boats b4 they test em. also if your add four onces of speed wax to the oil on your 525's you WILL pick up 600 to 800 rpms, lil duece rules
11-10-2005, 10:01 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
Originally Posted by Sean H
the same issue has a dcb 29 running 121 with ilmor 625's and herrings..
it's a lake boat for Christ sake.
11-10-2005, 10:10 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
5200rpm, 1.35:1 gears, 36p props, 11% slip = 120.12mph according to my prop workshop program. 5400 at 12% slip is 120 as well.
A 30 with 750's should be way faster than 120. My friends 30 with 575sc's runs 115 gps.
A 30 with 750's should be way faster than 120. My friends 30 with 575sc's runs 115 gps.
11-10-2005, 10:22 AM
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Re: Eliminator Defies Laws of Physics
Originally Posted by LIOPA
LMAO 5800 RPM's out of of a 525.......PLEEEEEZ
