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Old 09-10-2013 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Pwraddr
Sorry, thought they were mags, NOT HOs.

Seems crazy the boat is that slow. I have a PQ with same power and will run 80. Weighs a bot more too.

I am only going off what I was told. I have not ran her yet at all.
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Old 09-10-2013 | 10:01 PM
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Just FYI, I have 900 hrs on mine, and my buddy has 1100 hrs on his - still going strong. I agree with all the comments: they sip gas, are a little slow getting from 4,500 to 5,100, but turn the key and they go reliabily. I would be careful about adding after-market exhaust or super-chargers, unless that extra power is worth the headaches of breakdowns.
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Old 09-11-2013 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RumBlur
Just FYI, I have 900 hrs on mine, and my buddy has 1100 hrs on his - still going strong. I agree with all the comments: they sip gas, are a little slow getting from 4,500 to 5,100, but turn the key and they go reliabily. I would be careful about adding after-market exhaust or super-chargers, unless that extra power is worth the headaches of breakdowns.
For us..no it wouldn't be. The turn key means more to us at this point.

If anything it was a set of headers and maybe the pcm...no super chargers though. Either way if it added a lot of issue for little gain then I will put my money else where.
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Old 09-11-2013 | 07:25 AM
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Looks tight, that impeller change is going to be a toughy.
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Old 09-11-2013 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Indy
Looks tight, that impeller change is going to be a toughy.
I thought it was ok to work around.

Heck compaired to the 32 fountain...I could have a party in the Sonics bilge lol.
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Old 09-11-2013 | 08:34 AM
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So you have MAG HO's instead of just MAG's. Nice! Leave them stock, turn key, and enjoy!
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Old 09-11-2013 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me
So you have MAG HO's instead of just MAG's. Nice! Leave them stock, turn key, and enjoy!
This was kind of what I was looking for. Thanks!

I was not sure if there was a difference and I now know there is. Hopefully the survey goes well here very soon and I can get her on the water and see what it can do.
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