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Originally Posted by Turbojack
(Post 3228109)
I never had problems at low rpm's, mine started in the upper 7-10lb boost, higher rpm range getting the jetting correct with having it correct in the mid range. Do some searches on here. There are many threads on getting jetting & power valves correct. As I said if you only go to 5 lbs with carb you should have no problem if set up correctly.
Lookup Tomcat & his Rtech intercooler kits. |
Originally Posted by jeff1000man
(Post 3228041)
It's a problem with keeping the airflow consistent at low rpm's. All the extra air plumbing changes the volume and flow rate of the air going through the carb. That was about all I got out of the discussions. I don't know anyone that installs any of these systems either EFI or carbed anymore on boats. They all got to frustrated and the price of whipples etc became more reasonable.
Young, Crockett, PMEFI and others come to mind right off the bat. |
Originally Posted by ZXXX Donzi
(Post 3228157)
A number of builders will still install these today on both EFI and Carb.
Young, Crockett, PMEFI and others come to mind right off the bat. I am not saying they are junk. And I never said that I ran them, just saying that I have not heard a lot of good. I am sure there are a lot of people that are happy with them. A lot of people are happy eating peanut butter sandwiches until you feed them their first steak. Just saying there are a lot of better ways to go that's all. If you don't know the difference, then I am sure they are the most wonderful things ever invented. :coolcowboy: Hell I had a boat that had the EFI one's in it and I damn near gave them away for the price that I sold them for becuase it is to hard to find anyone that will stand behind a tune up on one of those set ups. And yes, the engine was all ready blown up when I got the boat, and yes, I did call a lot of people in this area and none of them would touch them. And before you jump in on htat one. I am sure if you pay anyone enough money, they would warranty a tune up on bag of crap. It's all about perspective, and that is the one thing everyone forgets on this websight. So that should be all there is to that. |
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Look hard at the vortechs. Have had them on a pair of 500 efi for 300 hours now. have had one tensioner go bad and a couple of broken belts (which i believe is from when in rough water and not being good on the sticks) have seen several broken belts on other brands to when running hard in the ruff.
the vortech is good looking kit installed with good fit and finish. My boat went from 86 to a best of 111 with nothing but a cam change and vortech kits and some tuning I am happy with mine. Allen |
For the money they work great , 742 hp and 830 ft.lb. torque with 7 lbs boost DYNO numbers . But you do not just bolt it on and go !!! Like any forced air unit it takes time money and a dyno to get it right AND make it LIVE . There is no cheap easy way to make lots of HP and have it LIVE . Jeff
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Originally Posted by jeff1000man
(Post 3228166)
I am just saying a few guys that I know. I didn't say everyone. JEEZ. :lolhit:
I am not saying they are junk. And I never said that I ran them, just saying that I have not heard a lot of good. I am sure there are a lot of people that are happy with them. A lot of people are happy eating peanut butter sandwiches until you feed them their first steak. Just saying there are a lot of better ways to go that's all. If you don't know the difference, then I am sure they are the most wonderful things ever invented. :coolcowboy: Hell I had a boat that had the EFI one's in it and I damn near gave them away for the price that I sold them for becuase it is to hard to find anyone that will stand behind a tune up on one of those set ups. And yes, the engine was all ready blown up when I got the boat, and yes, I did call a lot of people in this area and none of them would touch them. And before you jump in on htat one. I am sure if you pay anyone enough money, they would warranty a tune up on bag of crap. It's all about perspective, and that is the one thing everyone forgets on this websight. So that should be all there is to that. I never said that they were the best setups and I am VERY sure that there are not ANY reputable engine builders that would warranty a tune up on a bag of crap. Sounds like you had that problem. Why would they? Too much risk. Just offering some perspective from what I have experienced and not just heard. For the record, I think that a Whipple is the way to go. That does not mean that it can't be pulled off just fine with a centrifugal setup with a blow through. I prefer steak but sometimes grab a peanut sandwich on the go!:party-smiley-004: |
We all like steak , just hate having to buy the whole cow for one steak !!!!!!!!!!
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Prochargers kick azz! If you're running under 1000hp, blow through is cheap and easy. Over 1000hp should be EFI. There is a LOT of misinformation on centrifugals out there, and on this board.. Their kits aren't nearly as good or as much of a simple bolt on as a Whipple, but they'll make more power. If it's set up properly there are absolutely no driveability issues. I just finished 3 marine packages and have 4 more in the works right now. The only thing that'll make more power is a turbo.. Let me know if I can help with anything. Alex
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Originally Posted by Jeff P31
(Post 3228255)
We all like steak , just hate having to buy the whole cow for one steak !!!!!!!!!!
My steak actually has 4 turbos and 4 blowers but it is not a fast boat. Boost is fun. |
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