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Jupiter Sunsation 11-30-2007 06:33 AM

They are pricey when factoring in the turn key warranty, as in you turn the key the warranty is over and the high octane fuel requirement.

Best Idea- Buy 1075's then change the stickers in on top of the motor. 99.9% of onlookers won't catch it!

Only you and your mechanic will be the wiser! :D

mrhorsepower1 11-30-2007 08:32 AM

I can build them better,cheaper, and they run on pump gas! .....And don't fail.:D

seafordguy 11-30-2007 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by FROGMAN524 (Post 2353747)
Well 112 octane wouldn't hold me back if I was paying upwards of 1 mil for a boat. to each his own i guess

Affording it is not the problem I doubt. Finding it readily would be a major issue.

Knot 4 Me 11-30-2007 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by seafordguy (Post 2353979)
Affording it is not the problem I doubt. Finding it readily would be a major issue.

Look no further than Super Cat Cove at LOTO!! "Lord, I apologize..."

10x 11-30-2007 03:59 PM

GATORONE and mrhorsepower1 hit the nail on the head !! :D When I turn up the boost in my engines and NEED to run 110 octane, I need to bring it from home, cause there's no place on the water on lake Michigan that'll sell it. (that I know of at least) Horny Toad in the Ozarks has it year round, and maybe a couple places in Fla too, but for the most part, it's a PAIN in the azz. :rolleyes: Smells good tho. :D

Like Dean says, most "reputable" engine builders can make that kind of HP on pump gas................and LIVE.

Jassman 11-30-2007 04:17 PM


Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me (Post 2354054)
Look no further than Super Cat Cove at LOTO!! "Lord, I apologize..."



LMAO, right next to the marina, condo's, and new sales center of the greatest line of boats.:rolleyes::D

yahoo 11-30-2007 08:29 PM

Love the smell of VP blue, I think its like 120 or so. We had to run it in our open boats 13:1 comp.

CM

TSPM 12-01-2007 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by FROGMAN524 (Post 2352870)
Why don't I see any in the new 2008 model boats coming out?

PRICE......NO WARRANTY......$$$ REBUILDS $$$......INSURANCE......OTHER ENGINE MFG (TEAGUE-EIKERT-PHAFF...etc) for less money


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