35 Flame setup questions
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35 Flame setup questions
I am looking to do some upgrades over the winter to try and get my boat into the triple digits. I have an 03 Flame with Pfaff 700's, standard 1.5 XR lowers, turning 32B1 props. I am running around 93mph now. I think it should be a little faster. I have one -1 Imco lower, 1.5 ratio and I have 0ne standard length Imco lower 1.36 ratio. I can buy one of either to get a matched pair. Has anyone tried a pair of -1's on a Flame? I would think that the nosecones should help quite a bit at this speed, but what about the length? What about a proven prop for this hull? I have a pair of 30P B1's, but I haven't tried them yet. Thanks, Joe
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I put on the -1 lowers and I am going to dunk it tomorrow and see what happens. I have some serious doubts about 130mph with 700's. I don't think a flame has ever been that fast. That is about what a Skater runs with 700s
Last edited by snapmorgan; 04-12-2018 at 11:17 AM.
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There was a flame for sale over winter with pro charged 500s - I know the guy who built the boat and it ran 105-110,,,I don't see 700s doing 130, ever.
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-1 lowers didn't work well for me. Had a very hard time getting on plane. It did pick up some top end though. Ran it up to 95 in less than ideal conditions until the chine walk got so bad that I had to back off. I might cure it with some 5 blade props and some longer tabs, but at some point, enough is enough.
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-1 lowers didn't work well for me. Had a very hard time getting on plane. It did pick up some top end though. Ran it up to 95 in less than ideal conditions until the chine walk got so bad that I had to back off. I might cure it with some 5 blade props and some longer tabs, but at some point, enough is enough.