28 Pantera at Shogren.....
08-14-2007, 12:17 PM
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Looking at the huffer looks like a smaller pulley, but I don't know if its a 6 or 8/71 blower. It says in the classifieds that the blower "is set" at 3 psi of boost, which would mean top or bottom pulleys or both. It also depends on the compression ratio of the engine, too high of boost and you won't be able to run pump gas easily, either.
08-14-2007, 12:27 PM
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You may be able to reverse the trim switch in the throttle. If not a new handle is all it would take. Then add a second set of tab switches, and possibly some more gauges on the driver's side to read easier and you're all set.
I have to admit it's a very CLEAN bad-azz boat but just not very practical for my type of boating.
I have to admit it's a very CLEAN bad-azz boat but just not very practical for my type of boating.
I'd rather have a full cabin and better bench seat for passengers, but I haven't found a '03 with 15 hrs for 50k... yet. Either way, I probably can't afford it anyway, and it'll be sold before I can get financially situated. But I'd like to own a triple digit Pantera someday though. It just seems like 4 of 5 boats you read about in PB mag are triple digit. I just have visions of putting my buddy's 29 Baja with 2x496's to shame.
08-14-2007, 12:53 PM
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I never saw a mph claim but I do remember seeing 750hp in one of their ads. But now none of them are claiming hp. Maybe it made 750hp at 5 or 6 lbs? Either way, 750hp isn't going to crack tripple digits but I would think 90 is possible.
Did you ask Scott or Greg about the pulley(s) and boost?
Did you ask Scott or Greg about the pulley(s) and boost?
08-14-2007, 01:07 PM
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Just wanted to add that I'd never heard of the century on this boat. Jo drove it a bit over 90, as I recall, and there was speculation that with the addition of the intercooler it should be a bit faster.
I've only heard of one 28 Pantera that runs The Number...
I've only heard of one 28 Pantera that runs The Number...
08-14-2007, 01:15 PM
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I saw 92-93 MPH consistent with a 31' labbed 4 blade at 5400-5500 RPM on delivery and then a Chiller was installed bumping up the power a bit more.I never ran it with the Chiller. Gary Grimes was the engine builder out of the Atlanta, Ga. area. If I can help answer any questions on this 28' just let me know.
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08-14-2007, 01:21 PM
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"Runs 95-102 GPS" is what Scott told me when I enquired about the speed.
The wording in the classified ad changed to "set at 3lbs of boost" Friday, after we test drove the boat and saw that it was only running to 80 with the gauge at 3lbs.
It's still a cool boat. I was just dissappointed in the top end.
The wording in the classified ad changed to "set at 3lbs of boost" Friday, after we test drove the boat and saw that it was only running to 80 with the gauge at 3lbs.
It's still a cool boat. I was just dissappointed in the top end.
08-14-2007, 01:31 PM
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"Runs 95-102 GPS" is what Scott told me when I enquired about the speed.
The wording in the classified ad changed to "set at 3lbs of boost" Friday, after we test drove the boat and saw that it was only running to 80 with the gauge at 3lbs.
It's still a cool boat. I was just dissappointed in the top end.
The wording in the classified ad changed to "set at 3lbs of boost" Friday, after we test drove the boat and saw that it was only running to 80 with the gauge at 3lbs.
It's still a cool boat. I was just dissappointed in the top end.
I agree killer boat but knowing Jo has ran it 90+ makes you wonder what is going on!
08-14-2007, 01:37 PM
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If its 750hp, then it should run about 85 mph. No way its gonna run 95mph with that HP.
Also, a chiller will reduce boost pressures. So if it was orignally set up at 4# and the same pulleys were left on, then 3#'s is reasonable.
Also, a chiller will reduce boost pressures. So if it was orignally set up at 4# and the same pulleys were left on, then 3#'s is reasonable.
