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Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3777086)
We just finished going through the race course for tomorrows race.
The inspection starts at 7am and our start is at 1215 so we will test some props in the mean time. Hoping for at least the same speed as with the Rev 4. Stay safe, and don't break anything - unless that's what it takes to win! |
Originally Posted by onesickpantera
(Post 3777098)
Whoops just read that you have time to test before the race. Good deal.
Let us know how the Tempest works! Compared to the Bravo the Rev 4 has wicked acceleration and awesome cornering... |
We did win though!!! :D
Average speed was 75.9MPH on flat water with a not too great prop so I'm very happy! |
congrats on the win!!! you guys did a great job with that boat!!
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Congrats Tomas!!
Not bad for a boat that's almost 35 yrs old - with a few mods. |
Thanks guys!
Anyone know of a 496 mag HO PCM for sale, from around 2006 and newer. I want to replace my PCM from 2000 with a newer one, and it must be an original part # since that's one of the criterias for my racing class. |
A short movie from last weekends race, we're in it three times. The time line is a bit off, the first two times we pass by is supposed to be inverted.
The white/blue Pantera is rigged about the same as mine, but it's a 1999 (I think) with a bit more interior left in it and a couple 100 Lbs heavier. Do the 496's really have that wining sound or is it just these clips? 0.18 / 3.49 and 9.03min It looks pretty light in the 9.03 clip, right... [YOUTUBE]pO5Q18i0ehI[/YOUTUBE] |
Tomas you've got the attitude flying perfect on that boat . That whistle noise isn't the 496 ! That's the air and water celebrating the gentle message that slick hull just gave them when it glided over ! LOL !
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Originally Posted by OCCJoe
(Post 3780827)
Tomas you've got the attitude flying perfect on that boat . That whistle noise isn't the 496 ! That's the air and water celebrating the gentle message that slick hull just gave them when it glided over ! LOL !
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Tested a standard 26 Bravo today. It ran beautiful - almost as good as the Rev 4.
The difference from before was that the boat was empty, 20 gallons of fuel and by my self. It ran 81.8mph at 5000rpm which gives a slip of about 7%! |
Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3794661)
Tested a standard 26 Bravo today. It ran beautiful - almost as good as the Rev 4.
The difference from before was that the boat was empty, 20 gallons of fuel and by my self. It ran 81.8mph at 5000rpm which gives a slip of about 7%! I started with the 25P Rev4 (new one since the last one is on the bottom somewhere...) and got 83.2MPH hard at the limiter at 5150rpm and 8% slip. I also tested the Bravo 26 (same as the last time) and got 81.5MPH It was very choppy and windy and the Pantera rode awesome!!! |
thats very impressive!!! nice job!!!
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Why are the details on
The motor? Heads? Block etc ?carb? |
Originally Posted by pantera232
(Post 3829321)
Why are the details on
The motor? Heads? Block etc ?carb? Fastest 496 24 all time? Yes for sure :) |
What heads, pistons, cam and compression you running..
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Originally Posted by pantera232
(Post 3839926)
What heads, pistons, cam and compression you running..
Bravo X upper and XR lower. I bought a PCM from late 2007 that I will try when the waters opens up again. Hopefully it will gain me something. |
How do the the mirage 25 plus and bravo 26 compare?
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Originally Posted by pantera232
(Post 3844784)
How do the the mirage 25 plus and bravo 26 compare?
Planning works perfectly with both 3 and 4 blades though. |
what size fuel lines Are you running? What diff does the 1.36 ratio vs stock ratio do to pitch size.
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Originally Posted by pantera232
(Post 3845543)
what size fuel lines Are you running? What diff does the 1.36 ratio vs stock ratio do to pitch size.
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Originally Posted by pantera232
(Post 3845543)
what size fuel lines Are you running? What diff does the 1.36 ratio vs stock ratio do to pitch size.
The g/r should make about a 2-3P difference I guess. |
-8 is half inch right? Bc I'm starving mine for fuel I hit 5000 for a couple seconds then she acts as if sucking air... I'm running to electric fuel pumps with psi right bf carb at 11 psi at idle...
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3/8 line will support 502 / 500HP with a mechanical pump as long as the filter head has the larger lines. I am not sure on the electric pump systems
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Originally Posted by pantera232
(Post 3847891)
-8 is half inch right? Bc I'm starving mine for fuel I hit 5000 for a couple seconds then she acts as if sucking air... I'm running to electric fuel pumps with psi right bf carb at 11 psi at idle...
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I have 2 , 1/2 tank feeds, but still was wondering what he's running?
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I have 2 electric pumps one holly red and another I don't know name came on motor but boat has never ran wot wo fuel hesitantation w both pumps running combined.. It runs up to 5000 rpm and then drops then pulls
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Originally Posted by pantera232
(Post 3848031)
I have 2 electric pumps one holly red and another I don't know name came on motor but boat has never ran wot wo fuel hesitantation w both pumps running combined.. It runs up to 5000 rpm and then drops then pulls
Dash that way you'll know for sure if your leaning Out the motor or not, also a 496 efi will not go past 5000 Rpm unless you get your ecu remapped by mercury racing |
Originally Posted by underload
(Post 3848082)
You need to install a fuel pressure gauge on your
Dash that way you'll know for sure if your leaning Out the motor or not, also a 496 efi will not go past 5000 Rpm unless you get your ecu remapped by mercury racing |
My motor is carbureted
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Since my previous pics in this thread here's a few again.
This is what the bottom looked like when the pad was modified. The plan was to sand it to get the correct finish but the papers just clogged so I skipped it - at that time. http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps53cffe60.jpg http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5e09014d.jpg The new panel http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps80219257.jpg http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...pscd4c5696.jpg The transom during the rigging http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94bd1038.jpg |
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During the winter I have been sanding the bottom to get the finish I wanted from the beginning.
Started out with 320 grit to get it perfectly smooth http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a934895.jpg The longer SB strake is still in place since my strake testing, I lost the other one during the test. It's removed in the following pics. http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps222fbdd8.jpg http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps222fbdd8.jpg And after a finer grit it was time to wet sand. http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8330563f.jpg And finished of by wet sanding it by hand and it was done! The finish is only for speed gain purposes, not for looks... http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...psb469bffb.jpg |
The lower has got a nose cone from Hydromotive.
It's wet sanded to the same specs as the bottom, straightened and the leading edges is sharpened (enough to cut a piece out of my thumb...). I got rid of the lower intake and modified the side intakes to make them work (hopefully) with my 3-1/2" prop depth. I made reliefs on the lower intake holes, they were also opened up and I changed the angle a bit. The 4 upper ones on each side were removed, since they will be above the water at speed. http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...psd679886d.jpg http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f9e9ddd.jpg I will paint it when it's tested, and all the adjustments needed are made. |
looking good!
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Tomas your one of my idles but how bout you put a 2 x 4 between those two rear jack stands and tie them together so one of your family members doesn't post a pick of your legs hanging out from under the boat .
Did you notice enough with the extended strakes to justify doing it or did you 86 that idea ? What do you do for a living ? |
Originally Posted by OCCJoe
(Post 3864662)
Tomas your one of my idles but how bout you put a 2 x 4 between those two rear jack stands and tie them together so one of your family members doesn't post a pick of your legs hanging out from under the boat .
Did you notice enough with the extended strakes to justify doing it or did you 86 that idea ? What do you do for a living ? I will continue testing with longer strakes when the ice is gone. The nose cone might make everything different so I'll start from scratch again. I gained a couple mph but didn't do that much testing because of lack of time. |
Thumbs up!!!:thankyouthankyou:
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Awesome pics...
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