Ilmor-Powered 38-Footer is Formula’s Third 382 FASTech This Year
02-02-2012 | 08:45 PM
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C-Spray or others,
I have a 400 with 525s. I take it you have been in or around 400s with both 525s and the Ilmors. Any thoughts on the differences other than pure power. Fuel consumption? Noise? Everyday useability? Maintenance? 62-63 mph seems fine until threads like this pop up!
Thanks,
Jim
I have a 400 with 525s. I take it you have been in or around 400s with both 525s and the Ilmors. Any thoughts on the differences other than pure power. Fuel consumption? Noise? Everyday useability? Maintenance? 62-63 mph seems fine until threads like this pop up!
Thanks,
Jim
That being said, I would love to ride on an Ilmor 725 400...
In the meantime, BoilerDaddy owes us more rigging shots of the 382.
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02-02-2012 | 09:24 PM
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Less drag and significantly better positioned to lessen any chine walking at higher speeds. You do need to run a lot more degree downward to push the bow down, however. Overall a much better application, particularly as the hull speeds go up.
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02-03-2012 | 03:37 PM
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Well, Chuck, you always get your way...but I don't believe I can post pictures on this forum. Check out our Facebook page! The plant was already dark, but you'll get the picture, so to speak. Engines bolted in this morning and deck put on this afternoon.
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02-03-2012 | 07:44 PM
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02-03-2012 | 09:19 PM
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Yea. I just figured that little thing might be covered up or something different in regard to the power change.
Unless that little notch was a benefit to me some how I would cosmetic up that spot.
02-03-2012 | 10:03 PM
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Fan of Formula or not, Ilmors stuffed in this boat looks amazing! Glad to see more of these bad boys getting rigged...looking forward to seeing the 400ss this summer in person, along with Wrinkles new 477!
