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new motor came in . took the hatch and back seat out. pull the 502 mag out should have the 500efi in by tomorrow. everything back together by Friday. and run it on the ramp
after i get some tail pipes. then check for leaks make sure everything up to par .going to start with a stock 24 B1.
lake still has ice on it. just have to wait 3 more weeks before.
I can start break in.

I still need to get some low port CMI S Tail pipes. anyone know where i can pick up a set?
Thanks Bill

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Bill:
I would call Lonnie at the factory. I'm sure it's a custom CMI setup. He may have it in stock or at least can order them for you. Sounds like a great performance upgrade. Let us know how much you pick up. How long 'till you order the Whipple Charger :D ?
Regards,
Steve

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Indianaheat, are you selling the 502 Mag? I'm looking for a rigged engine to use as a core to build a 540.

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It is definatly not a stock Bravo tail pipe. I'm sure CMI will know what they are selling Nordic. Either Lonnie or CMI can help.

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You might want to give me a call, I know where there are two sets of CMI tail pipes that were ordered and were measured wrong, he could not return them so they are new and still in the box , I think they are about a 1'' to and 1 1/2 to low but you might be able to save some money by getting these and having them cut???

James
804-539-3114

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was planing on keeping it to put back in when i sell the boat.
motor only was 270 hours on it with a new sea pump. I would at least need 5000 out of it. you could probably find a tired 502 for around 3000 with accessories

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I do some measuring when the motor in
but here is what i need below or the the style I need

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excursion are they the S pipe style or 2 angle?

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Engine is in the boat :) ! ....just ordered the tail pipes. just need some warm weather now. going dow to take a look at it
this evening.been out of town working in gernada miss. couple of nice lakes down there sardis and gernada lake.

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engine is done just waiting on some good weather. snow and rain last weekend ,rain this weekend. :(

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just got a call from steve's marina , they spashed my boat today. engine fired right up idled at 800 rpms oil 65 psi he took up the lake made 2 pass
speedo said 74 @ 5300 but the 24 p prop worked out great thanks for the info. have to break out the hand held gps see what its really running last year it gps at 60 speedo said 63 but im very happy ...if the weather holds up ill be out sunday.
Thanks Bill

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Bill,
Sounds like you've made a huge move. Congratulations :cool: .................
Steve

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Bill, I know someone who has a labbed 26 bravo if you want to try it.

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that was the next thing I was going to try ,its bumping the rev limiter. need to come down 100 rpm

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I cant get to the prop for a week or two, but I can ship it down for you to try if you want.

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im in no big hurry.. if you can get time stop down when weather straightens up . they have some nice condos right by the slips. bring the libby. water warms up fast. my slip is about 10 min from where you picked up the liberator at steve's marina. i can send you more info if you like.
Thanks bill :drink:

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gps at 71.8 @ 5300 at 75 degr 6" -12 " chop 40 gallons of gas 2 guys. speedo is off by 3 mph high read 75 ,but the mid range is very strong ,if the weather holds up will take some video put on my webpage. still very happy :D do any of you guys have a 28 heat with a 500 efi was wondering how much faster your running with the notched hulls
Thanks Bill

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Bill,
Congrats........60 to 72 is huge :D !
Regards,
Steve

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I'd be very happy with that Bill :evilb:
Not too many stepped hulls with 500's are running that well :drink:
Congrats on the worthy upgrade.
Dave

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According to Hot boat, they tested at 2003 Heat, stepped hull, with a 500EFI and they posted a speed of 77.9 mph. They also tested a 2000 Heat which I believe this a stepped hull with a 502mpi at 62.3. I ran my boat(99 heat non step) last weekend in Lake Michigan, water temp is still about 45-50, air temp in the 70's. I ran 62 flat on the GPS with 4 people in the boat and 60 gallons of fuel.

Hope this helps

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That 2003 Heat had a ProCharger installed :cool:

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y Mark Rotharmel
"Given the right power and size, single engine boats can be very appealing. Exciting to drive with respectable top end speeds, single engine boats usually cost less to buy and less to feed than their twin engine peers. One very hot 28 footer is this custom built boat from Nordic, a company based out of Arizona.
Powered by a single Mercruiser 496 MAG HO it appears to have charm, good looks and personality. Let’s check it out.
A quick glance at the Nordic tells you this boat is anything but common. With creative cosmetics that link the Heat’s exterior to its well appointed interior. Well known for its signature telescopic pole light that electrically extends high above the stern, Nordic’s bold graphic pattern continues to cross the sun pad seats and sides through to a simple but stylish helm.
Featuring well padded electric bolster seats, a built in console foot rest and this competition tilt steering wheel, a driver has full access to these well positioned controls, switches and instruments. Kneeling across the heat’s full aft bench seat we found a neat and tidy installation a Mercruiser mighty 425 horsepower, 496 MAG HO coupled with a robust X-drive and this 26 inch bravo one four blade propeller.
This electrically operated cabin pocket door is a nice touch opening to reveal a monochromatic contemporary area for rest and relaxation. Sporting a drop-in ice chest, galley sink, full cabin lounge seats and a sizable berth for sleeping, this 28 footer is more than just another pretty face.
We have great water conditions out here in Sarasota Bay for a test of the Nordic 28 Heat. Now Nordic is a small company, only four models in its line-up but the 28 Heat is one of the most popular. Now the boat is 28 feet, three inches long, it has 102 inch beam and weighs 4610 pounds. It should accelerate to plane pretty well, let’s see how it does. Here we go.
Up on top of the water in 5.9 seconds with tabs out. If you drop the tabs down it actually planes it about 4.44 seconds. That’s pretty good for a step bottom boat. Now Nordic is very well known for their workmanship. They have great gel coat graphics but they also have a very strongly and well constructed hull.
Now this boat has a 24 degree deadrise so it really rises up on top of the water well and cuts through the rough water. The step is a single step, it’s about eight feet forward of the transom, the transom has about a five inch notch and you’ve also got some two inch turn down reverse chine’s to help it lift so the boat gets up and running pretty quickly.
Very sensitive to steering but it feels as solid as a rock. The lay-up is all by hand naturally. This is a custom built hull. Nordic is very well known throughout the industry for their workmanship. All right, we’re gonna back off down to 30 miles an hour, slow it down. 30, hit it. Trim it up. It’s 50, it’s 7.3 seconds.
For the 496 MAG HO putting out 425 horsepower you’ve got great acceleration and great midrange. Now I’m going to set up for a turn. Accelerate up, back down a bit. Turn. Nice. Hanging right in. There’s big waves to jostle you around but it’s not really doing that. Very good. And you can accelerate right through the turn. Let’s set up for our high speed pass. We’re 4500 rpm right now. 61.7 miles an hour on GPS. We nail it.
Speed is climbing showing 65, 67, 68, 68.6 on GPS, very nice. My data finds the Nordic cruised at 45 miles an hour offering strong midrange punch. Mercruiser 496 MAG HO makes it accelerate from 30 to 50 miles an hour in seven seconds with a top speed of almost 69 miles an hour, it’s quick for a 28 foot single. You know, when you drive a boat like the 28 Heat it leaves you with a feeling of confidence, first, the workmanship is a cut above most and secondly the hull feels solid and safe in the water.
Now Nordic may not have the highest profile in the business but their quality and performance standards are as good as they get. Let the water boil with this single engine performer, the heat is definitely on. We’ll see you next time."

*this profile taken from a transcript of Mark's test of the Nordic 28 Heat for PowerBoat TV.

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Mark is from Canada,
He must have had his GPS set on KPH, not MPH :rolleyes: .............
Steve

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hehehe :D

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FYI
Found another artical on the 2001 heat with a 500efi that was tested

http://www.hotboat.net/members/artic...001/NORDIC.htm