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Old 08-02-2011, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fast9tech2
is it true that the sterling engine outpower is over advertised? i heard a 1550 really only pushes out 1350 hp. any truth to this?
No, My 1500's make 1349 on the dyno set up on 93 octane and 7lbs of boost, 1489 on 110 octane with 12 lbs of boost, and 1582 on 116 with 18lbs of boost
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Originally Posted by 2fast9tech2
is it true that the sterling engine outpower is over advertised? i heard a 1550 really only pushes out 1350 hp. any truth to this?
Depends on the Dyno, Sterlings Dyno seems to be a little generous compared to the ones I have seen their motors on.
Also, I don't think Sterling builds a 1550. They build a 1500, that everyone calls a 1550. But I believe Mike calls it a 1500. So this just makes the variable seem worse than it might be.
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Originally Posted by 44MTI
Depends on the Dyno, Sterlings Dyno seems to be a little generous compared to the ones I have seen their motors on.
Also, I don't think Sterling builds a 1550. They build a 1500, that everyone calls a 1550. But I believe Mike calls it a 1500. So this just makes the variable seem worse than it might be.
I ran mine on Scorpion Engines dyno
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Where is the Callan vid when he broke prop shaft at 195 LOTO shootout?
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Originally Posted by LESSONLEARNED
Thanks for the follow up, look forward to hearing...
Posted the link to this update in a separate thread, but for those returning to this one, here you go, http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...-tailpipe.html.

At this level of high-performance boat building, delays are not uncommon.
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Originally Posted by flight club
No, My 1500's make 1349 on the dyno set up on 93 octane and 7lbs of boost, 1489 on 110 octane with 12 lbs of boost, and 1582 on 116 with 18lbs of boost
How many ci are they and what are they using for a blower?
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I left Skater 1hr. ago, Boat looks to be complete except the port tailpipes.
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wow, great looking boat there.
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Originally Posted by 44MTI
Depends on the Dyno, Sterlings Dyno seems to be a little generous compared to the ones I have seen their motors on.
Also, I don't think Sterling builds a 1550. They build a 1500, that everyone calls a 1550. But I believe Mike calls it a 1500. So this just makes the variable seem worse than it might be.
1500 carb 1550 throttlebody ?
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Originally Posted by SS930
How many ci are they and what are they using for a blower?
653ci, psi
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