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Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,830
Posted By Escape Velocity

Had the same problem with high pressure fuel pump...

Had the same problem with high pressure fuel pump not always turning on or staying on with '02 496. Tried everything you tried in addition to replacing the high pressure fuel pump under warranty. ...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-29-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,613
Posted By Escape Velocity

Wrink, Glad I got to see your new ride on...

Wrink,

Glad I got to see your new ride on its maiden voyage even as short as it was. I regret not taking a picture to send to you and post here. Beautiful design! Love the dash and seating too....
Forum: General Q & A
07-30-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,193
Posted By Escape Velocity

This thread is enlightening and concerning for a...

This thread is enlightening and concerning for a northern Michigan boater that only runs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Every year I have some 9 month old fuel left in the tank that's had Star...
Forum: General Q & A
07-07-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By Escape Velocity

Is there a benefit to installing this breather...

Is there a benefit to installing this breather and if so, what is it?
Forum: General Q & A
02-23-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 172,358
Posted By Escape Velocity

Keith and SD, very balanced "high-road"...

Keith and SD, very balanced "high-road" messages.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-28-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,712
Posted By Escape Velocity

I had a professional engine builder disassemble,...

I had a professional engine builder disassemble, machine, and reassemble the long block with new forged pistons and H-beam rods. I re-wired the wiring harness because I relocated the coils below the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-27-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,712
Posted By Escape Velocity

I installed the 106 kit on a 496 Mag HO and also...

I installed the 106 kit on a 496 Mag HO and also upgraded the pistons and connecting rods. I was an early adopter (2005 install) and worked through a number of ECM calibrations which today are a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-29-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,564
Posted By Escape Velocity

I'm on the 5th season of my Raylar 600 running...

I'm on the 5th season of my Raylar 600 running strong and trouble free. Just changing the oil and adding gas. Your 525 has got a great reciprocating assembly to handle additional power upgrades.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-26-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,765
Posted By Escape Velocity

A couple years back I posted my results going...

A couple years back I posted my results going from the 496 Mag HO to the Raylar 600. Even after adding Gibson mufflers saw best before to best after GPS of 11+ MPH in my 28' Velocity VR1. All I've...
Forum: General Q & A
11-20-2008, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,868
Posted By Escape Velocity

I "upgraded" my 496 water pump with the R&R kit a...

I "upgraded" my 496 water pump with the R&R kit a couple of years ago due to deep grooves in the brass and their stainless end plates are holding up really well.
Forum: General Q & A
04-24-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,482
Posted By Escape Velocity

How do the turn-downed tips work if there are no...

How do the turn-downed tips work if there are no internal flappers on the exhaust? If the boat is at rest and rocking in large swells, will it push water back up into the exhaust?
Forum: General Q & A
03-20-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,160
Posted By Escape Velocity

I think post #6 above does a good job of showing...

I think post #6 above does a good job of showing the kit.
Forum: General Q & A
03-14-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,160
Posted By Escape Velocity

I installed the R&R kit a year ago and it's...

I installed the R&R kit a year ago and it's worked well. I'll be interested to see the difference in wear compared to the brass, next time I replace the impeller.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-06-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,158
Posted By Escape Velocity

Tracy, I'm very sorry for your loss. Our...

Tracy, I'm very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Randy & Karen
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-13-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,298
Posted By Escape Velocity

I chose to upgrade my drive to ensure I wouldn't...

I chose to upgrade my drive to ensure I wouldn't have any issues down the road, however, I'm not qualified to say if it was absolutely necessary. I upgraded my exhaust to Bassett tri-y headers as...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-12-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,298
Posted By Escape Velocity

I know you've asked about customer experiences...

I know you've asked about customer experiences with the 103 kit, but here's my perspective on the 106 kit as I stated in another thread:

I'm really happy with my Raylar HO600. The last two years...
Forum: General Q & A
02-06-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,466
Posted By Escape Velocity

I'm really happy with my Raylar HO600. The last...

I'm really happy with my Raylar HO600. The last two years have been nothing but putting gas in the tank and changing the engine oil from a reliability standpoint. Even after upgrading the drive...
Forum: General Q & A
12-10-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,220
Posted By Escape Velocity

Shaun, although I replied to your PM, I thought...

Shaun, although I replied to your PM, I thought I'd share my positive thoughts more publicly. I have the Raylar HO600 (106 kit) and I picked up 12 mph in my Velocity VR1, over the 496 Mag HO. The...
Forum: Prop Talk
09-25-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,819
Posted By Escape Velocity

MarylandMark, good research on finding my engine...

MarylandMark, good research on finding my engine picture! This picture was taken before the rest of the Raylar dress-up plates were added. The engine dynoed 576 HP with the stock fuel system, stock...
Forum: Prop Talk
09-18-2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,819
Posted By Escape Velocity

[QUOTE=marylandmark;2275142]I've heard that B1's...

[QUOTE=marylandmark;2275142]I've heard that B1's take better to labbing and hydro's are better stock. Did you ever run with the stock Hydro- just wondrering...

I ran for a year with the stock...
Forum: General Q & A
09-03-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 27,494
Posted By Escape Velocity

Talking Ray, My "original" version of your HO600 with...

Ray,
My "original" version of your HO600 with Bassett headers produced a 12.1 mph GPS speed increase. This was despite adding Gibson Bullet mufflers and upgrading from the Bravo 1X drive to the...
Forum: Prop Talk
09-02-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,819
Posted By Escape Velocity

Talking BBlades hits the target!

My Velocity VR1 likes both Hydromotive and Bravo 1 props. Hall's Propeller labbed a Hydromotive Q-IV 27" and then tweaked it a second time to allow me to reach my HP peak at 53-5400 rpm. Brett at...
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
08-09-2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,818
Posted By Escape Velocity

Wrink, The editor of the paper was very...

Wrink,

The editor of the paper was very gracious about helping me get the picture. She actually emailed me the jpeg file with the understanding and commitment that we will not post the picture. ...
Forum: Poker Runs and Boating Events
07-28-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,818
Posted By Escape Velocity

Tracy, Just looked at the July 25th edition...

Tracy,

Just looked at the July 25th edition of the weekly "The Citizen-Journal" newspaper published in Boyne City. The front page has an aerial shot of the start of Boyne Thunder. However,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-04-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 25,916
Posted By Escape Velocity

A recent issue of HotBoat magazine had an article...

A recent issue of HotBoat magazine had an article on GPS vs. Radar vs. pitot tube speedometer readings. It's been awhile since I read this, but learned that sometimes GPS readings have a glitch to a...
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