Two Speed Trannys for Diesels
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Two Speed Trannys for Diesels
I've been reading alot about how diesels don't make good performance boat engines because they run at low RPM's. Why couldn't you use a two speed transmission? I haven't heard anyone even discuss this option. Didn't Merc offer a two speed at one time call "Black-Trac" or something like that. And I also recall a number of years ago that, I believe his name was Laith Pharaon, went undefeated one year on the APBA circuit. I know some of you experts out there can tell my why!
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Not trying to be smart but this is not something new. I have lots of posts on here in regards to 2 speeds, check them out you'll see it's been done years ago and worked just fine. There are many great comments in the posts about the newer diesels and some of the members here have great wisdom about the newer stuff.
With today's modern ZF 2 speeds diesel are a snap.
Diesels make good performance boat engines, you need to gear and prop them right. Also, don't expect out of the hole performance like a blown gas engine, doesn't happen.
Joe Gere
With today's modern ZF 2 speeds diesel are a snap.
Diesels make good performance boat engines, you need to gear and prop them right. Also, don't expect out of the hole performance like a blown gas engine, doesn't happen.
Joe Gere
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also check with Tyson on the board..he makes 2 speeds and is now working on a 3 speed.
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Yeah Right....
Diesels don't make good for performance? Ask any one in a go fast boat thats been run down or even like the green peace pukes been run over by a diesel powered patrol boat. Or what about all them world speed records set by diesels.
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Joe! long time no smell
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