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MILD THUNDER 10-04-2015 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by tnc110 (Post 4360665)
I had bought the engine from a guy on here. It was suppose to be 625hp with nothing but the best parts. It puked on me not long after I got it. Turns out it had a bunch of off the shelf parts and a small HP500 carb.

I find it very sad, that these stories, are just way too common around here. Oso used to be a brotherhood where you didn't peddle off your junk to other members, and if you did, you were honest about what it truly was.

Anyhow, glad to hear a good experience came out of it. Enjoy the new engine. :drink:

Tom A. 10-05-2015 02:12 PM

Ron Potter was originally with Innovation and was the master behind all the great Nor-Tech engines from the early to mid 2000's.

Matt Trulio 10-05-2015 05:47 PM

I had the privilege of driving the old Speed Racer MTI catamaran twice with its then-owner Bob Christie on the throttles. The boat was powered by Potter 1350s that were as manageable and reliable as they come. We ran it up to 135, 140 mph a couple of times with lots and lots of throttle left (but way beyond my skill set and comfort level). Getting there was easy with those engines.

Since then I've dealt with Ron Potter and Christie on several editorial projects and both are a pleasure to work with. If Ron treats his customers the same way he's treated me during the years, and I have no reason to expect he doesn't, they're in good hands.

tnc110 10-14-2015 09:22 PM

I remember the piece you did when Speed Racer was in Ron's shop...his place is still as spotless as it was back then!


Originally Posted by Matt Trulio (Post 4362639)
I had the privilege of driving the old Speed Racer MTI catamaran twice with its then-owner Bob Christie on the throttles. The boat was powered by Potter 1350s that were as manageable and reliable as they come. We ran it up to 135, 140 mph a couple of times with lots and lots of throttle left (but way beyond my skill set and comfort level). Getting there was easy with those engines.

Since then I've dealt with Ron Potter and Christie on several editorial projects and both are a pleasure to work with. If Ron treats his customers the same way he's treated me during the years, and I have no reason to expect he doesn't, they're in good hands.



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