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Forum: General Q & A
04-16-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,613
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I'm a big believer in plenty of flow on a high...

I'm a big believer in plenty of flow on a high performance marine engine don't get me wrong. that's why I run -12 lines, full flow bends, etc. I run the 2 quart super long oil filters so I can get...
Forum: General Q & A
04-11-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,613
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Yes it's a fuel injected 3.3L whipple. A/F...

Yes it's a fuel injected 3.3L whipple. A/F ratios run in the high 12s to 13 at idle and work their way down to about 11.5 at WOT 8lbs of boost.
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,613
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I've tested oil at several intervals below 25hrs....

I've tested oil at several intervals below 25hrs. What I found on my 3.3 whipple engine is that the fuel dilution just begins at around 20+ hours, so I change oil at 20hrs. Metals and contaminants...
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,613
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Wix are good I think. I run a Wix 33405 fuel...

Wix are good I think. I run a Wix 33405 fuel filter on my own boat.

The thing that I don't like about the Wix oil filters are the racing ones that have a 61 micron rating and people use them on...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-04-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,936
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

The same thing happens with dirt bikes, they...

The same thing happens with dirt bikes, they always have the 2 stroke sound and they are 4 strokes!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-22-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 14,754
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

We don't see that many Bajas up here in the...

We don't see that many Bajas up here in the Pacific Northwest, but they are known as the Gayliner of the sport boat market here.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-20-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-18-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 668
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

What Tom said. Also, you should be able to...

What Tom said.

Also, you should be able to hear a very slight click coming from your trim pump when the limit switch is working properly. Make sure it's quiet and spin the center gear of the limit...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-04-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,074
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I received my can of RX I ordered from Amazon...

I received my can of RX I ordered from Amazon this past weekend. I used it on my Nordic Heat plastic windshield. I like it. Easy to use and didn't streak, left a nice shine. This RX will be my...
Forum: Prop Talk
02-29-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 568
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I've got Cutting Edge 28P and 30p 5 blade props...

I've got Cutting Edge 28P and 30p 5 blade props and I like them on my Nordic Heat.
...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
02-23-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 349
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Yes Mr Gadgets is still around. He's doing a...

Yes Mr Gadgets is still around. He's doing a drive for me right now, and has done a few others in the past couple years for me.
Forum: General Q & A
02-16-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,200
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

On a boat I had years back I had a local metal...

On a boat I had years back I had a local metal place that had a cutting table make me an aluminum dash panel and then I wrapped it.
...
Forum: General Q & A
02-13-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 13,009
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Someday someone is gonna build up one the of big...

Someday someone is gonna build up one the of big block LS engines and put it in a boat. That will be cool to see.
...
Forum: General Q & A
02-07-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 13,009
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I don't want to derail this great thread but just...

I don't want to derail this great thread but just wanted to mention how different our world could be right now.

History lesson: In the late 90s when GM was releasing the first LS engines, they...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
11-29-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 64,191
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Mine also tells me the auto collision assist is...

Mine also tells me the auto collision assist is turned off every time I start the truck. And I get tired of having to reset the cluster to my preferred view every start up. Hopefully the recall...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-29-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,569
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Being west coast I'm surprised you're not...

Being west coast I'm surprised you're not considering a Nordic 28 heat. They are a full 102" wide and have a large cabin, great handling boat.
Forum: General Q & A
11-17-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,826
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

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Forum: General Q & A
11-13-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,826
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I'm thinking you should have low 40s like 43 psi...

I'm thinking you should have low 40s like 43 psi for fuel pressure at idle. You've got 30 psi at 1000 rpm???


And typically when a piston fails on a 8.1/496 it fails at the top ring, it beaks a...
Forum: Formula
11-01-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,540
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

After building an engine all year I finally...

After building an engine all year I finally dropped it in the boat for a friend's Donzi 26ZX. It will be ready to go for next spring. Had Mr Gadgets go through the XR drive too.
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-30-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,506
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

The 496/8.1 is it's own animal. Different block,...

The 496/8.1 is it's own animal. Different block, heads, intake, exhaust etc. It's largely a metric engine too. It does have some neat advancements though, like built in cam sensor, crank sensor,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-27-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,506
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Nice build Jimi! I too am looking at what...

Nice build Jimi! I too am looking at what aftermarket exhaust to run. I was leaning towards the Dana System as we have verified propshaft dyno numbers vs typical dyno room "run them dry" false HP...
Forum: General Q & A
10-24-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,512
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

My Nordic has a similar side exit exhaust to...

My Nordic has a similar side exit exhaust to yours. I'm running a Whipple with the Raylar 800HP package. That's a big cam and I haven't had any evidence of reversion even with the factory exhaust. ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-06-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 884
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

That moment I had to download an app to order...

That moment I had to download an app to order food at a restaurant was when I kept driving.
Forum: General Q & A
10-06-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,107
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I've built a few 496s with whipple superchargers....

I've built a few 496s with whipple superchargers. I've done some experimentation on oil coolers. I went through 5 different sizes just testing etc. So, I did try it with just the factory oil...
Forum: General Q & A
10-04-2023, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,107
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

The factory PS cooler is long, it goes across the...

The factory PS cooler is long, it goes across the rear of the engine. It's mostly a straight pipe, with a small bulge in the center for the cooler portion. Typically the rear is where most...
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