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Went out with Frank (aka) thedonz and Adrian our crew chief for a great run across Miami Beach on Sunday. Check out my new Pantera logo.

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Just added a second Marine Machine sea strainer for the intercooler and a set of Trick Marine valve covers.

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Back home with its cover on......

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Putting this motor together that now belongs to Bruce Seroff to maybe race with it again. 565 ci 700 hp Pro Merlin Block with Dart aluminum heads fully tricked out to run a steady 85 mph.

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Houston, are we cleared for take off.....? :D

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How did you run?

What's the HP again? I had a mishap and need to start my new engine sooner than expected. Also thinking of the Konrad ACE drive.

Did you ever try a box on your boat?

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Hi Kirk, lowered the boost a bit to 5 lbs this weekend just to conserve everything, at 5 lbs I was still seeing 95 on the GPS at 5700. With the 5 lbs I`m at around 850 hp. Never tried a box because I have the notch transom and I really dont need more speed, I have plenty of bite with the six bladder `31.

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Albert what kind of lower is that. Does it have a nose cone?



Only 95mph :eek: :D

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Has anyone tried a box on there 28 without a notch? How'd it perform. The Konrad has about a 10" set back.

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Tom it is a Imco lower std. height with a nose cone, with the notch I have a 21 drive height.

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Yes, Bruce Seroff, took it off....

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Albert,
boat looks meannnnnnnnnn..... been going out clubing w/Mike (Donz J.R.) and you boat has been the topic a couple of times.......

Andy,

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Hi Albert,

The boat is looking goood!!

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Hi Andy, thanks bro, yeah I`m going to get the boat back in the race course next year, so Mike can get a taste of no mercy for one hour.

Albert

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Hi Tom, thank you bro, she is a hand full....


Albert

Hey Albert,

Have you kept any record over your rpms/top speeds with different props?

I would like to know what slip # and top speeds you have with Bravos and Hydromotives.

Have you ever tried a std Merc lower instead of that Imco one? If so, any differences in speed, slip and handling?!

Thanks,
Tomas

Tomas never tried the Merc std lower, wish I did, probably would have gone faster.
I`ve only made three passes at full throttle and don`t plan to do anymore. All but two were with the old Gen 2 exhaust.

31 H6 Hydromotive labbed- 6200rpm`s 102 mph 15% slip
32 Px5 Hydromotive labbed-6200rpm`s 100 mph 18% slip
the two above were with the Gen II`s

32 Brave labbed- 6300 rpm`s 101 mph 16% Gen III`s

This was pumping 11 lbs. of boost using race fuel making the motor at around 1050 hp. Remember Tomas, my motor is alot bigger than yours 584 c.i. with a 14-71 and two marine race 1050 on top. Dart fully ported 360 aluminum heads and a solid roller cam.

With respect to high speeds, I don`t plan to achieve these speeds anymore due to the nature of the beast. I have achieved my goal and don`t need to impress myself anymore. At 95/97 is plenty fast for me right now and there are very few boats that can keep up with me at 90 mph.

Thanks,

I was just curious to see if the slip# stay around 16% even at those speeds with the notched Panteras and they apparently do. I'm not trying to outrun you... Hahaha

What about your race engine then? Any numbers?

Albert, If your going out this weekend let me know, I'll be out.......


Andy

82 mph with a labbed 28 Hydromotive at 5500.....

Ok, with what kind of HP was that? 700?

Hi Albert, is the race engine a 509ci?
HP?


Mange

Planning for Saturday late afternoon, bar hopping ...let me know...

I want to do some bar hopping in the Miami area too!!! :D

Since it's been such a wet summer then I have some gas money to spend... Magnus!!! :D

You guys are like a bunch of drug pushers! :D

Addicted to horsepower!

At least it's legal:party-smiley-048:

565 c.i. 740 h.p. at 5800 rpms on pump gas!!!

So are you Sean!! a blast through the cut got you pumped!!

You know you and Mange are invited anytime whenever you are here in Miami!!

Albert this combo turned the labbed 28 to 82mph?

I guess with my pleasure cruzer I'll be lucky to see 80mph with my combo.:angry-smiley-055: I should have a real # next week. My gps will be back Mon or Tues.

Tom I had the motor detuned at around 650 hp when I raced it. I made it from a 540 to a 565 last year and put a larger cam and gained 80 horses. The motor is for sale with dyno time only for $11k. I`d imagine that I can run close to 87 with a 740 all day.

Albert, any pics you could post of that engine here?
Is that 11k w/ exhaust?

brand new Merlin Pro three block with splayed billet caps 4.600 bore raised cam
Dart 360`s fully ported aluminum heads 1.88 exh. 2.30 intake valves
Isky tool room 9945 roller springs 1.625 diameter with titaneum retainers
Dart intake 4500 series with a Holley 8092 Dominator
Crane cam solid roller part #138111
Crane pro series solid roller lifters
Callies 4.250 billet crank internal balanced
ATI harmanic internal balancer
brand new Manley flat top forged pistons 4.600
Manley plasma moly rings file fit
Eagle billet rods 6.385 with LS2000 bolts
Stef`s 16 quart oil pan
Aluminum flywheel
Cloyes true roller timing chain

:cool-smiley-011:

I guess I was bit modest, it actually did make 750 hp. The motor belongs to Bruce now. However, I have the motor with me since I built it last year.

No exhaust.....

Did mesa just do the dyno, or did he have anything else to do w/ it?

Rob I only use Mesa for all my machine work. I do all the assembly for both race boats. Mesa is by far the top dog when it comes to machine work. I also use Tommy at Chief for most of the dyno work.

That's What She Said! :D

I think this would be sweet in a 28.
Sean, you should think about it... i know you want a blower though.