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Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-29-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,484
Posted By 427eliminator

I have had over 700 inch N/A motors that were far...

I have had over 700 inch N/A motors that were far less reliable then my current 1471 blown 632,s. So keep the ci under 700 and the boost reasonable and you get the best of both worlds. One last thing...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-29-2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,575
Posted By 427eliminator

If you are not using an A/F meter than you are...

If you are not using an A/F meter than you are just guessing. Take it from someone who has burned or broken more than my fair share of parts. A meter is the only fool proof way of knowing what is...
Forum: Scarab
04-16-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 44,321
Posted By 427eliminator

Jody I will post some more pics next week. We...

Jody I will post some more pics next week. We could not get enough fuel down the motors withthe carbs so we just finished the monster fuel injection systems. The specs are insane. The hp should go up...
Forum: Scarab
03-08-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,958
Posted By 427eliminator

If you wnt to go fast look for a smith boat. Even...

If you wnt to go fast look for a smith boat. Even the older ones were all hand built and the construction is far better than the regular scarab's. I have an 89 with 1100's and it handles great in any...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-25-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,830
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: What's the Speed Tomorrow?

I believe it is more about the power than the hulls. Yes the hulls do make a diffrence but I just repowered an 89 hull with twin 1100's and all of the previous asumptions that I made about the speed...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-19-2007, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: 300 Tempest tune-up: Holley 650?

Is the Holley a vac or a double pumper?

If it is a double pumper it is more performance oriented and I can easily explain how to crisp it up if you tell me exactlly what it is doing. The 650 vac...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-17-2007, 02:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,314
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Mufflers for 650 Sterlings??

Which turn downs are you using and did the get your db under 90 ? Also what type of exhaust were they installed on? Wet, dry, size, hp of the motors?

I am trying to get the noise down on a pair of...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-04-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,317
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Headgaskets ?

The cometics are an mls gasket not a graphite composite and that is why they can handle the boost so well and are normally installed dry. In my aplication there was a question of one embossment that...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-04-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,317
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Headgaskets ?

I agree about the coper gaskets. I have run several coper gaskets with o-rings and if you spike the water preasure they will leak for sure almost regardless of the sealer used on the water ports....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-13-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 29,904
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Fastest Non Step V-Hull

As far as handling goes nothing beats a staggered setup. They fly much better due to the forward CG. I personally prefer the way they turn but some people have commented they feel like you slide more...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-12-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 29,904
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Fastest Non Step V-Hull

I was but the donavans were not reliable so we replaced them with 1471 blown 632's from boost power. It runs great with the new power acceleration is unreal rolled up to WOT running 60 mph and picked...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-12-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 29,904
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Fastest Non Step V-Hull

The numbers everyone is posting is about what I have heard. 120 mph in a non step hull seems to be about the limit. We are currently testing a 38 kv scarab with about 2200hp total. 120 should be no...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-11-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 29,904
Posted By 427eliminator

Fastest Non Step V-Hull

I am trying to find out what were some of the fastest V-Hulls with straight non-step bottoms. Anyone know the makes and speeds????????
Forum: Scarab
12-11-2006, 02:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 44,321
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: how many people have larry smith scarabs? post some pics of them

We are just testing with the new motors. I want to run bridge to bridge next year on the delta to see how fast she is now, looking for 125 mph. Mainly I just like to run. The boat is set up for low...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-10-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,913
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: who works on their own boat?

I know better than to break into tranies other than that bring it on. I don't even like other people in my motors. If there are problems I have to find out what they did so I can fix it. Better to...
Forum: Scarab
12-10-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 44,321
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: how many people have larry smith scarabs? post some pics of them

Ready to go back in the water after the repower. 89 kv

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4215412
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4215411
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4215410

Paul
Forum: Scarab
11-30-2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 44,321
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: how many people have larry smith scarabs? post some pics of them

Motors are finally in here is a pic of the new setup

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4134651
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-27-2006, 12:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,299
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: 38 Ls Scarab vs. 41 Saber

Saber is a nice boat but I have a staggered LS 38 with 2400+ HP Rough or Calm She is up for the run. Can't beat what you get in a LS for the price Sabers are nice if the $$$$$ aren't being considered.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-25-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,640
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: what mufflers?

I havn't heard of any of the mufflers holding up with big motors and no water. If anyone has any info to the contrary please post it. I have 6" totaly dry cmi and over 1100 hp to quiet down.

Hey...
Forum: Scarab
11-22-2006, 02:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,794
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Weight difference/kevlar vs. fiberglass

I have an 89 kv and they are considerably lighter than a regular all fiberglass hull. The Kevlar is stronger so less material is needed to achieve the same or greater strenght. I know in 89 that...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-22-2006, 12:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,634
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Twin Turbo engines?

They ran stellings supercharged 1500's for the jacksonville run. The new motors were twin turbo 2200 hp with 2200 ft/lbs of torque. I do not remember the company name off hand. They featured the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-17-2006, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,309
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: 1 BAAAAd 36 Apache

So go buy a Scarab. I have a 38 kv with the full stagger and she holds 6 Stand up. Runs well over 100 and rides and handles great.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-01-2006, 12:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,357
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: Oil In Bilge

Check out the ones offered by imco they work and look great. I run a set on mine and no oil problems and I am blown wich usually creates more psi than naturally aspirated.

Paul
Forum: Scarab
10-30-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,126
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: 38 Scarab (mike J Can You Help?)

Mike can you get the history on any of the older larry smith boats?

I also have an 89 kv and would like some more info on how it was orriginally rigged as the combo in the boat when I bought it...
Forum: Scarab
10-28-2006, 02:06 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 44,321
Posted By 427eliminator

Re: how many people have larry smith scarabs? post some pics of them

I have an 89 38 kv that is definitely a smith boat no interior. I am currently repowering with blown 632's. I am running 5a drives. Saw a similar boat claim to run 130 with 6's and 1100 hp phaff...
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