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Forum: General Q & A
08-19-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,938
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I've seen/heard the same with Lightning headers....

I've seen/heard the same with Lightning headers. I had them dry to the tip in a previous boat and couldn't believe how wet the collectors would get. I now run CMI's that are +6" tall dry to the tip -...
Forum: General Q & A
03-17-2019, 04:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,215
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I've been dumping four corners with -4 lines...

I've been dumping four corners with -4 lines running out of the front port to the back, then tieing banks together with -8 and dumping off the side.
540's with dart blocks, afr heads, and Brodix...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
02-19-2019, 07:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,159
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I went with Manning to replace my bolt together...

I went with Manning to replace my bolt together South Florida trailer in 2015. I have several friends with Myco's and Manning's and I don't have anything against Myco, but Manning makes a high...
Forum: General Q & A
02-06-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,224
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I agree, header leaks will happen, fresh water or...

I agree, header leaks will happen, fresh water or salt water. Leak testing the headers is still important to do from time to time. So if you happen to spring a leak between checks and are draining...
Forum: Skater
01-15-2019, 09:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,281
Posted By Tibbstoy2

Cool project! If you ever want to chat about...

Cool project! If you ever want to chat about arneson conversions, happy to help! Would be cool to have another ASD boat in the area!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-30-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 14,147
Posted By Tibbstoy2

Kickback issue - another possible solution

Just saw this thread - A lot of good info here. I've dealt with the rotor phasing with my EFI motors before I switched to coil packs. I also use the timing boost with my Holley HP EFI setup.
...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-20-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 19,863
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I think either way, you should see hydrodynamic...

I think either way, you should see hydrodynamic efficiency improvements with the #6 over the Konrads... mainly because of where the bullet is while on plane (surfacing). From a drivetrain parasitic...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-20-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 19,863
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I've seen about 13mph on average over IMCO SCX......

I've seen about 13mph on average over IMCO SCX... 8-9 every day over Bravo XZ drives. I have tweaked the engines over the years, but nothing enough to change by maybe 10-20hp total. I don't run top...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-20-2018, 08:58 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 19,863
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I have Arnesons and found the prop process to be...

I have Arnesons and found the prop process to be pretty straightforward. You obviously need Merc Racing Cleaver/Hering #6 shaft props whether you go #6 drive or Arneson. You basically are guessing a...
Forum: General Q & A
12-29-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 53,871
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I couldn't agree more on going Coil Near Plug...

I couldn't agree more on going Coil Near Plug with IGN1A coils... there's a reason Mercury uses them on all their big engines. Since you're running Holley EFI - and their hall effect setup, it's...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-10-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,077
Posted By Tibbstoy2

We had a lot of good success with Bravo XZ drives...

We had a lot of good success with Bravo XZ drives for many years on our 32 Active Thunder with N/A 700's. In 8 seasons, we broke one set of uppers. We do all of our boating on Lake Michigan... so...
Forum: Swap Shop
04-21-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,866
Posted By Tibbstoy2

confirming, these are +6, straight back? Do...

confirming, these are +6, straight back?
Do you have the width dimension tailpipe to tailpipe? I know heads can change this a bit... but the build sheet would help.

This looks like exactly what...
Forum: General Q & A
03-31-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,812
Posted By Tibbstoy2

Thanks for the testing information, Smitty. I'm...

Thanks for the testing information, Smitty. I'm watching your thread closely and really appreciate what you're doing. It would be very interesting to put a 1500-1600 TB on it to see if it is a...
Forum: General Q & A
03-31-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,812
Posted By Tibbstoy2

Mild Thunder - thanks for the links for the...

Mild Thunder - thanks for the links for the single carb intake induction and prosystems post, very interesting.

Rob - Cool build! Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out - especially if...
Forum: Cigarette
03-23-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,450
Posted By Tibbstoy2

Rvander68, I'm late to the party, but just have...

Rvander68, I'm late to the party, but just have to say this is truly impressive work! Your forethought and attention to detail show through on this project. I am thoroughly impressed with the intake...
Forum: General Q & A
03-20-2017, 07:09 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I have access to a laser, so I fabbed up my own...

I have access to a laser, so I fabbed up my own brackets. Eliminating that MSD box and letting the Holley control smart coils certainly takes a lot of the variables out. Make sure you get good plug...
Forum: General Q & A
03-19-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

In general, a new distributor shouldn't be...

In general, a new distributor shouldn't be necessary, but i think eliminating cap and rotor and magnetic pickup and for sure the msd box will help reliability if you let the holley run coil packs. I...
Forum: General Q & A
03-18-2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

You are asking some really deep but practical...

You are asking some really deep but practical questions. I'm not a professional, but I know my way around the software enough that I can help answer some of your questions.

1. The software is...
Forum: General Q & A
03-18-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

The holley setup has several and recently change...

The holley setup has several and recently change software to v4 which gives you the ability to create custom tables (2D and 3D) to control anything you want including inputs and outputs.

The most...
Forum: General Q & A
03-18-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

It is no doubt more expensive. 4000 did account...

It is no doubt more expensive. 4000 did account for $400 in stainless braided fittings for the whole fuel system (tank to tank) includes fuel pump and regulator costs which would need to be added to...
Forum: General Q & A
03-17-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I have a ton of respect for carbs - I've seen and...

I have a ton of respect for carbs - I've seen and experienced some extremely well tuned boats with carbs - it is impressive what they do. I'm not crazy about dealing with occasional 12:1 idle though...
Forum: General Q & A
03-17-2017, 07:04 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

As I understand it, there are switch settings on...

As I understand it, there are switch settings on the Daytona box to use several canned Mercury timing curves, or you can program your own 2D (rpm vs timing) or 3D (rpm and MAP vs. timing) as options....
Forum: General Q & A
03-09-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,037
Posted By Tibbstoy2

I ran the noise suppressors for 6 years with my...

I ran the noise suppressors for 6 years with my MSD systems and still had 3 boxes die, I'm sure it helps, but it didn't help me much. I would definitely go Daytona if you're sticking with a carb....
Forum: General Q & A
02-17-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 31,922
Posted By Tibbstoy2

We typically do 4 West Michigan Offshore Runs a...

We typically do 4 West Michigan Offshore Runs a Year - typically 80 miles or less, all on Lake Michigan... and then the Traverse City Fun Run and Omena Run. The rest of the season we're more family...
Forum: General Q & A
12-12-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,048
Posted By Tibbstoy2

Add to cart, Kevin! - 925 N/A sounds about right!...

Add to cart, Kevin! - 925 N/A sounds about right! :whistle:
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