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Posted By Jason3603

I would post some pics but this site is such a...

I would post some pics but this site is such a pain anymore, lot of things to do just to post some pics. Maybe when I get bored! lol

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

07-13-2017, 08:42 AM

Replies: 152

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Posted By Jason3603

Wisconsin has been great! Really love the...

Wisconsin has been great! Really love the homestead, finally getting everything set up the way I want. We finally were able to get the boat running. We got the boat just complete enough to run Boyne...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

07-12-2017, 12:02 PM

Replies: 152

Views: 70,225

Posted By Jason3603

Yes, It runs finally! Boat is doing pretty good,...

Yes, It runs finally! Boat is doing pretty good, driver needs a lot of work!

Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events

03-01-2016, 08:20 AM

Replies: 116

2016 Boyne Thunder Poker Run...July 7th, 8th & 9th Northern Michigan

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Posted By Jason3603

Boycott!!!!!!!

Boycott!!!!!!!

Forum: General Q & A

02-17-2016, 08:08 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

Which I totally get and understand completely....

Which I totally get and understand completely. This is not what a consumer is told when working with a guy that helps spec parts. I am pretty positive That you will not find a consumer that has been...

Forum: General Q & A

02-17-2016, 07:30 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

Seriously not trying to stir up ****, but isn't...

Seriously not trying to stir up ****, but isn't that what a custom cam is for? To get you the number you want without needing to change and guess at a bunch of $h!t on the dyno? One would think all...

Forum: General Q & A

02-17-2016, 07:12 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

Thanks for taking a stab at it. In the end it is...

Thanks for taking a stab at it. In the end it is just a guessing game unless someone spent countless hours developing a package.

Forum: General Q & A

02-17-2016, 06:14 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

You all crack me up!

You all crack me up!

Forum: General Q & A

02-17-2016, 05:45 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

I am talking more on the lines of what makes a...

I am talking more on the lines of what makes a builder when building/designing an engine decide to go with a 1.8 rocker rather than a 1.7 in a ground up engine build.

Forum: General Q & A

02-17-2016, 12:37 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

Adding to the discussion on cams. I'd like to...

Adding to the discussion on cams. I'd like to hear the varying opinions on rocker ratios and what the effects of changing them may have. How does one come up with reasoning that a 1.7 vs 1.8 is...

Forum: General Q & A

02-17-2016, 08:40 AM

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Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

This has been an informative thread overall. The...

This has been an informative thread overall. The situation most of us get into as novice engine builders/customers is, that we go off the opinions of recommended professionals, friends and internet...

Forum: General Q & A

02-13-2016, 12:58 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

You have great points Mike. It is very critical...

You have great points Mike. It is very critical that the engine build is set up to the proper specs in their entirety, not missing or overlooking anything. Over the years I have learned a lot, one of...

Forum: General Q & A

02-12-2016, 11:16 PM

Replies: 689

Views: 178,683

Posted By Jason3603

Hey Alex thanks for the added info. Unfortunately...

Hey Alex thanks for the added info. Unfortunately I had to learn that the custom cam super whammy space shuttle $h!t is a recipe for disaster. I was having intake valve failure where the head of the...

Forum: General Q & A

01-24-2016, 06:24 PM

Replies: 15

Head Gaskets

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Posted By Jason3603

I was just going to mention this. GM also stated...

I was just going to mention this. GM also stated to use a specific spray sealant when using MLS gaskets on certain engines. I will not use a MLS without it. Still have several cans from my dealer...

Forum: General Q & A

01-23-2016, 08:49 PM

Replies: 25

Oil change interval for 525?

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Posted By Jason3603

Another oil discussion? Say it ain't so! Lol. You...

Another oil discussion? Say it ain't so! Lol. You can do a general search about oil and you'll find numerous threads on this with varying opinions. On a 525 it's best to just follow OEM guidelines.

Forum: Great Lakes and Canada

01-20-2016, 11:06 AM

Replies: 85

Question for the Big Boat Guys

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Posted By Jason3603

My BT has a 9'6" beam. I've towed it all over. In...

My BT has a 9'6" beam. I've towed it all over. In my opinion it is all going to depend on the boat, keep in mind my boat is roughly the same height as any other offshore. If you have a boat that is...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-20-2016, 10:29 AM

Replies: 208

Views: 71,969

Posted By Jason3603

Unfortunately I've had to pay a lot of tuition...

Unfortunately I've had to pay a lot of tuition over the last several years to get the bugs worked out. Probably a lot more to pay. Just getting back into again since life got in the way. Here is a...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-20-2016, 10:04 AM

Replies: 208

Views: 71,969

Posted By Jason3603

I've definitely paid my tuition in this sport and...

I've definitely paid my tuition in this sport and still paying!!! I was just curious, since most threads people just suggest going to someone that builds engines, drives, etc. for a living. Yes,...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-20-2016, 09:28 AM

Replies: 208

Views: 71,969

Posted By Jason3603

That is what I am talking about. Are there only a...

That is what I am talking about. Are there only a handful of people on OSO like the Parvey's? They built their boat to what it is today and it is very impressive.

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-20-2016, 08:52 AM

Replies: 208

Views: 71,969

Posted By Jason3603

I get that the original poster asked in general...

I get that the original poster asked in general who owns the fastest boat currently, but out of curiosity is there anyone on OSO anymore that actually has a fast boat that is not an out the box 150...

Forum: General Boating Discussion

01-19-2016, 10:47 PM

Replies: 208

Views: 71,969

Posted By Jason3603

I'll have the fastest straight v-bottom over 41...

I'll have the fastest straight v-bottom over 41 foot! :)

Forum: General Boating Discussion

08-31-2015, 12:55 PM

Replies: 23

143 MPH! Inside The Parvey’s Fastest Shootout Run To Date

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Posted By Jason3603

Amazing numbers! The fact you guys achieved all...

Amazing numbers! The fact you guys achieved all this by doing pretty much, if not all the r&d yourselves! I'm speechless, it takes a whole lot of passion! Maybe 15 years from now my old girl will get...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

07-22-2015, 08:23 PM

Replies: 152

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Posted By Jason3603

I will most likely be sticking with the 14-71's...

I will most likely be sticking with the 14-71's for now. My main goal is to get the motors together with the new heads, cam, and valve train combination.

As most of you know I had several...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

07-17-2015, 03:32 PM

Replies: 152

Views: 70,225

Posted By Jason3603

Boat is home in Wisconsin now so the project will...

Boat is home in Wisconsin now so the project will continue. I will get blocks out to the machine shop and pick up the new heads at Dart in August sometime.

Yeah, the pro-comp heads was unfortunate...

Forum: Restorations & Upgrades

04-27-2015, 01:00 PM

Replies: 152