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Old 04-06-2010 | 08:22 PM
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it looks like the water pick up may be a problem. gonna get it moved this week and test it this weekend. i'll keep you posted. thx again for all the help.
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Old 04-11-2010 | 05:07 PM
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well here's where im at. ran the boat today after moving the intercooler pick-up. got 4600-4700 rpm and ran 63 mph. still lacking in the performance. next step? different prop is what im guesing. brett i'll be call'in you in the morning. Tony
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Old 04-11-2010 | 05:10 PM
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THIS SUX! this boat should go low 70's even @ elevation. nothin ever comes easy does it?
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Old 04-12-2010 | 08:20 PM
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Yeh, but we did make a forward move! I don't think that is BS.
We found a problem and a problem that may not be completely eliminated.

Takes time...........some times.

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Old 04-12-2010 | 08:36 PM
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thanx brett
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Old 04-16-2010 | 09:29 AM
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got my p5x yesterday from bblades. wether sux today and tomorrow looks like i'll giveit a runon sunday. i'll post the results.
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Old 04-19-2010 | 06:14 PM
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got to the lake today and i have to say brett from bblades knocked it out of the park! with the p5x 26pitch the boat ran 72mph @ 5100rpm
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