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Originally Posted by BLee
(Post 3451758)
I'll be more interested to see if the engines can outlive the drives, or a single tank of fuel for that matter.
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Originally Posted by BLee
(Post 3451758)
I'll be more interested to see if the engines can outlive the drives, or a single tank of fuel for that matter.
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Originally Posted by Keytime
(Post 3451778)
How are the Brad Smith Turbos holding up? Haven't heard much on them lately.
He's been out the last few weekends playing around with turning in & out with his drives.
Originally Posted by fountainfan42
(Post 3451781)
OUCH ! but them STERLING decals sure look good on your valve covers :eek: YUP
Yeah, mine said Sterling on them when they were Sterlings, and ran good. They're different engines now though. |
Originally Posted by BLee
(Post 3451791)
He's been out the last few weekends playing around with turning in & out with his drives.
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Originally Posted by BLee
(Post 3451791)
He's been out the last few weekends playing around with turning in & out with his drives.
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Originally Posted by Keytime
(Post 3451796)
Are those in Dennis' boat?
Originally Posted by Keytime
(Post 3451797)
Will we see a Shootout run?
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Originally Posted by BLee
(Post 3451799)
Yeah, they're some mean looking SOB's. They sound really wild too.
Is he planning on the Shootout? Sorry for the hijack, Matt. :drink: |
Originally Posted by Keytime
(Post 3451803)
Sorry, BLee. I edited after you commented. :lolhit:
Is he planning on the Shootout? Sorry for the hijack, Matt. :drink: On one hand, torque is indeed torque, as OL points out. However, torque is not the exclusive source of load on an outdrive. Far from it. Mass, weight and wetted surface make a difference. On the other hand ... there is a reason drives have the hard-number torque and horsepower ratings they do. According to the Mercury Racing web site, the No. 6 is rated to 1,160 foot-pounds of torque. According to Sterling, the 1700 makes 1,510 foot-pounds of torque (on the dyno). Significant differential. On the other hand (as someone pointed out) again ... this is not Mr. Hledin's first time at the rodeo. We will see and, of course, speedonthewater.com will follow it. |
This is just my opinion but that engine is one ugly SOB. Normally Sterling engines look neat and polished, this one not so much.
Maybe they should talk to the guys at Brad Smith Power to see about making a turbo engine pretty too! Those guys have it figured out. But like it was said earlier......doesn't matter if it doesn't run or destroys drives! |
I don't see how the 6 drive can survive an extra 400lbft of torque, even in a cat hull. He'll have to really baby them is all I can say. Even with that, sooner or later they're gonna pop.
Who has a Bravo style drive that can handle 1500lbft? SDS? |
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