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my dads being stubborn

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Old 01-22-2006 | 10:20 AM
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ok, well.....we are putting blowers on the 551s ....were looking to make around 800 850 horse times three ...one problem though he wants to keep the 16 year old stock bravos.. .......im doing a vote to show him how long the drives will last with 850 horse ...vote away please
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Old 01-22-2006 | 10:23 AM
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2 hours
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Old 01-22-2006 | 10:25 AM
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everybody make sure to vote! btw, how strong can you makethis drive by just changing internals? and were can i get the strongest internals? thankss
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Old 01-22-2006 | 10:30 AM
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big heavy boat + bigger power + older bravo drives = broken older drives
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Old 01-22-2006 | 10:40 AM
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IMCO makes a heavy-duty forward gear. Start there.
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Old 01-22-2006 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Sean H
big heavy boat + bigger power + older bravo drives = broken older drives

That's funny but true.....
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Old 01-22-2006 | 11:08 AM
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11-25 because your Dad won't want to be proved wrong... Have you seen movie of 42 rev MissCigarette racing in Japan back in 90? Must see if you havent...
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Old 01-22-2006 | 11:09 AM
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nope where can i see this movie of the race?
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Old 01-22-2006 | 11:20 AM
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nope where can i see this movie of the race?
PM memeber Cordered - he put together a DVD with some boat vids..and a Thunderboat Row movie - its on there ..about a half hour of running footage on the rev during 1990 Sun Honda Offshore Challenge... they won.
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Old 01-22-2006 | 11:44 AM
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If dad knows how to put his own blowers on and do his own engine work then he should know better leaving the drives stock. Tell him to upgrade the drives now to save the headache that will follow.
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