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Originally Posted by pantera232 (Post 3511451)

I'm running 7psi at idle I'm going to
Run it tomarrow and see at wot, prop is a 23 plus
I also have a 23 mirage fastest prop
For boat so far.

i had 600hp to my boat spun the motor 5800rpm stock lines no good . put a a/f box on at idle was good put wot was running to lean . i was not getting the rigth amont of fuel . 8pd at idle 5pd wot .pull the plugs and see. or get a a/f box

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Originally Posted by picklenjim (Post 3511021)

Have any idea of the specs of the pump that's on there now.

I was talking about what the GPH is of those stock pumps that run off the water pump. If their like 80 that's not enough.

hi guys i see we are underway fully on this topic--now i will throw my 2 cents into it!!!:eek:

Pantera--your problem most likely lies in that the cam is too small and the heads dont flow. Anyone who suggested that you can use those oval port heads w success making close to 500hp is nuts! Also if you have a good Hi psi mechanical fuel pump and you have the vent trick done your fuel should be adequate, mech pumps can support a 700hp N/A motor.
I pm'd you also

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Originally Posted by kilrbusa (Post 3511577)

I've read in mags before of people making over 500hp in 427's with peanut port heads. Large ovals will flow better than rectangle heads up to 5300rpm on a 454" motor. There's flow test all over the internet that show it. Don't know his exact cam specs but he has post it having .600" lift which should be plenty besides the fact it was custom designed by a very reputable source. All he needs is 7lbs. of fuel pressure. What he does need is high volume. Never heard of the fuel pump vent trick. Can you let us in on it?

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Originally Posted by picklenjim (Post 3511021)

Have any idea of the specs of the pump that's on there now.

The stock Merc seapump mounted fuel pump is 120-130 GPH.

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Originally Posted by pantera232 (Post 3511227)

Can't see any specs running 7psi at idle, its a gen 6 block it's a nice setup if water pump breaks, I'm going to open up the tank next week and check pickup

i had eddie young make me a bigger tube for the gas tank put 1/2 in lines now my pressure at 8pds wot a/f 12,5 at 5700rpm and i have a holley pump. 3/8 is ok for 500hp but 600hp i go with 1/2 to be safe.

I ran the boat for the first time in a back canal I hit 5000 rpm and 67 with 23plus big diff from intercoastal running. The motor does get hesitation sometimes around 4000 rpm then starts pulln again,

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Originally Posted by pantera232 (Post 3511910)

Did you set your timing while at full advance? If so what did you set it at?

Approx 32 total advance, im going to try my old 23 labbed should geta lil more rpm, and i need to set up my a/f ratio in pipe.
What are you guys thinking the hp output should be on this motor with this setup?
Thanks

Did you get your fuel issue solved?