Velocity 22 Resurrection
07-23-2014 | 05:55 PM
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I'm not doubting that 500+" BBC will make more power/tq than an LS motor. It better. Nor that folks can afford to buy whatever they want.
OP was concerned with cost of building an LS motor when IMO and simple cammed LY6 will get him where he wants to be and will handily push the boat around.
I too apologize for derailing OP, just don't want you to make a choice based on bad info or facts.
OP was concerned with cost of building an LS motor when IMO and simple cammed LY6 will get him where he wants to be and will handily push the boat around.
I too apologize for derailing OP, just don't want you to make a choice based on bad info or facts.
07-23-2014 | 09:33 PM
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I'm not doubting that 500+" BBC will make more power/tq than an LS motor. It better. Nor that folks can afford to buy whatever they want.
OP was concerned with cost of building an LS motor when IMO and simple cammed LY6 will get him where he wants to be and will handily push the boat around.
I too apologize for derailing OP, just don't want you to make a choice based on bad info or facts.
OP was concerned with cost of building an LS motor when IMO and simple cammed LY6 will get him where he wants to be and will handily push the boat around.
I too apologize for derailing OP, just don't want you to make a choice based on bad info or facts.
07-29-2014 | 10:30 PM
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Wow, its been a while since I've checked this.
If/when changing the engine platform from an SBC... I'm using an all aluminum LS engine, for weight, power and general maturity of the design. I understand there is no replacement for displacement. But a high hp motor can still generate adequate torque at the propeller with proper gearing. The concern of longevity for the engine is a little out of skew, Its a small boat, cranking WOT for long periods of time is exhausting for the driver as well. It only moves top speed maybe 10% of the time.
As for the progress, its pretty much at a stand still. Last time I was working on it, I was cutting out the rear bulk head and stringers. Got my finger with the grinder pretty good but its healed up now. Hoping to find time to get the stringers put in in the next couple weeks.
If/when changing the engine platform from an SBC... I'm using an all aluminum LS engine, for weight, power and general maturity of the design. I understand there is no replacement for displacement. But a high hp motor can still generate adequate torque at the propeller with proper gearing. The concern of longevity for the engine is a little out of skew, Its a small boat, cranking WOT for long periods of time is exhausting for the driver as well. It only moves top speed maybe 10% of the time.
As for the progress, its pretty much at a stand still. Last time I was working on it, I was cutting out the rear bulk head and stringers. Got my finger with the grinder pretty good but its healed up now. Hoping to find time to get the stringers put in in the next couple weeks.
07-30-2014 | 05:06 AM
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Looking forward to your updates on the hull/stringers.
Wow, its been a while since I've checked this.
If/when changing the engine platform from an SBC... I'm using an all aluminum LS engine, for weight, power and general maturity of the design. I understand there is no replacement for displacement. But a high hp motor can still generate adequate torque at the propeller with proper gearing. The concern of longevity for the engine is a little out of skew, Its a small boat, cranking WOT for long periods of time is exhausting for the driver as well. It only moves top speed maybe 10% of the time.
As for the progress, its pretty much at a stand still. Last time I was working on it, I was cutting out the rear bulk head and stringers. Got my finger with the grinder pretty good but its healed up now. Hoping to find time to get the stringers put in in the next couple weeks.
If/when changing the engine platform from an SBC... I'm using an all aluminum LS engine, for weight, power and general maturity of the design. I understand there is no replacement for displacement. But a high hp motor can still generate adequate torque at the propeller with proper gearing. The concern of longevity for the engine is a little out of skew, Its a small boat, cranking WOT for long periods of time is exhausting for the driver as well. It only moves top speed maybe 10% of the time.
As for the progress, its pretty much at a stand still. Last time I was working on it, I was cutting out the rear bulk head and stringers. Got my finger with the grinder pretty good but its healed up now. Hoping to find time to get the stringers put in in the next couple weeks.
06-02-2015 | 05:41 PM
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Been busy remodeling our house and taking a late honeymoon to London, but coming back with all resources pointing to the boat.
The Return
I made some final decisions on the direction of the build. It will be a fuel injected supercharged LS2, bravo one upper and either an SC or SportMaster shortened lower, the boat will have a 16" X-dimension and a -2 lower puts the prop shaft 4" below pad. So the blades should pierce the water and i hear a hydromotive P5 works well on these boats. Any higher on the x and the engine will be a balancing act i think.
Parts have started to arrive, I bought a new HP bravo transom assembly, Mayfair 2 ram full hydraulic steering kit and Lightning LS headers. Next on the list is a new B1 upper and engine. I haven't decided if I want a crate LS2, or rebuild a used one with beefier internals. If I can find a high mileage LS2 for $2k then it will be about even to buying a crate engine. In any case it'll take a while to buy everything to complete the boat. More coming soon while I begin replacing the stringers...
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The Return
I made some final decisions on the direction of the build. It will be a fuel injected supercharged LS2, bravo one upper and either an SC or SportMaster shortened lower, the boat will have a 16" X-dimension and a -2 lower puts the prop shaft 4" below pad. So the blades should pierce the water and i hear a hydromotive P5 works well on these boats. Any higher on the x and the engine will be a balancing act i think.
Parts have started to arrive, I bought a new HP bravo transom assembly, Mayfair 2 ram full hydraulic steering kit and Lightning LS headers. Next on the list is a new B1 upper and engine. I haven't decided if I want a crate LS2, or rebuild a used one with beefier internals. If I can find a high mileage LS2 for $2k then it will be about even to buying a crate engine. In any case it'll take a while to buy everything to complete the boat. More coming soon while I begin replacing the stringers...
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04-29-2016 | 12:14 AM
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Another Part
Still around, slowly buying more parts. Had a drive built for me. Bravo X upper and -2" shortened lower. Next on to gathering the engine parts and having a long block built. Once the engine is about done there will be more frequent updates.
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Still around, slowly buying more parts. Had a drive built for me. Bravo X upper and -2" shortened lower. Next on to gathering the engine parts and having a long block built. Once the engine is about done there will be more frequent updates.
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