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Forum: General Q & A
06-23-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,514
Posted By scarab39

i saw that at pri too, the fish tank sold me on...

i saw that at pri too, the fish tank sold me on using them. Again I'm a big fan but they aren't marine grade. i have no doubt it will withstand being submerged for a few days or even weeks. it...
Forum: General Q & A
06-23-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,514
Posted By scarab39

I've run several ms products over the years with...

I've run several ms products over the years with good success. About 2 yeas ago I built 2 twin turbos on e85 using ms3pro ecu's mostly because I was familiar with them. After 3 going bad I'm...
Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,366
Posted By scarab39

I'm switching to Holley. is anyone here ( Haxby?...

I'm switching to Holley. is anyone here ( Haxby? ) a reseller for Holley? I need two dominators
Forum: General Q & A
05-19-2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,366
Posted By scarab39

I've been running ms3pro's for a couple years...

I've been running ms3pro's for a couple years now, they worked great at first but moisture killed them. I don't know if Holleys are as sensitive but it might be worth considering...
Forum: General Q & A
03-14-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By scarab39

Yep, the plastic was gone. Thank you :)

Yep, the plastic was gone. Thank you :)
Forum: General Q & A
03-13-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By scarab39

installing prop on #6 drive

I had a prop nut come loose on me. I re-torqued it however the prop 'wobbles' a little on the shaft. I switched props and the new set are tight on the shaft. I am guessing that I screwed up the...
06-09-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,243
Posted By scarab39

could someone explain how the shootout works? i...

could someone explain how the shootout works? i mean is there a max speed up to the start flag , and what is the distance from start flag to radar flag?
Forum: General Q & A
05-23-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,425
Posted By scarab39

I've been running e85 with twin turbos a little...

I've been running e85 with twin turbos a little over a year now. The motors were 10:1 for about 6 months running 12lb of boost until a waste gate broke and pushed the boost to 20+ on one motor...
Forum: General Q & A
03-12-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By scarab39

I cut the handle off a box end wrench then welded...

I cut the handle off a box end wrench then welded the handle on top of the end. Worked great. The trim motor pins were the biggest challange, they were seized in. Also i broke the bonding cable...
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By scarab39

Got it, Thanks! 3 inches was a generous...

Got it, Thanks!
3 inches was a generous guess, it's only 1.5 inches (nortech 3600) clearance.

I broke the gimbal ring, i hit something at texoma HARD! lol
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By scarab39

How do you remove top hinge pin ssm #6 ?

can someone explain how the top pin comes out?
All the diagrams show a cap on top with a nut underneath it. On mine the top cap seems to be threaded in the center, roughly it looks like 5/16 fine...
10-28-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 26,084
Posted By scarab39

About a year ago I decided to rebuild my motors...

About a year ago I decided to rebuild my motors e85 friendly. Now, a year later and about 2000 gallons of e85 later I can say first hand that it's a pain in the a$$ !
I used good lines, a huge fuel...
08-22-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,966
Posted By scarab39

Its like road racing, the price doubles. I...

Its like road racing, the price doubles. I remember asking why a company charged twice as much as a dirt track vendor. I was told 'because they can'. I have four sets of cmi's collecting dust now,...
Forum: Nor-Tech
07-08-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,318
Posted By scarab39

I've tried spinning in and out with a couple...

I've tried spinning in and out with a couple different props and found that spinning in is more stable. this is with about 1300hp twin turbo engines and #6 drives. when spinning out the boat had a...
04-05-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 12,412
Posted By scarab39

I wasn't suppose to say anything but it's true,...

I wasn't suppose to say anything but it's true, North Korea splashed Dennis Rodman's fountain
01-27-2014, 11:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,146
Posted By scarab39

video from yesterday, beautiful sunny day in...

video from yesterday, beautiful sunny day in texas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi9BF8qI1Tk
Forum: Prop Talk
01-27-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,594
Posted By scarab39

I'll be calling you soon. after 3 days of...

I'll be calling you soon. after 3 days of testing three sets of props and switching from turning in to turning out I think I have a decent idea of what's happening and what I like / don't like. ...
01-24-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 26,906
Posted By scarab39

this is my first attempt at gopro on the boat ,...

this is my first attempt at gopro on the boat , not very good but you can at least hear the turbos spool up some.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLjSZlGjo34
Forum: Prop Talk
01-24-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,594
Posted By scarab39

yes, i added turbos. I have two sets of props. ...

yes, i added turbos. I have two sets of props. mercury racing 16.5 x 34 850 hp and hering 16 x 39 1200's. I like how the 34s work except I'm on the rev limiter too soon. I'm curious what other...
Forum: Prop Talk
01-21-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,594
Posted By scarab39

Thanks for the info, is 16.75 preferred over 17...

Thanks for the info, is 16.75 preferred over 17 for this boat? It was odd how the 16.5 x39 would just blow out but I know very little about props.. Was 18 degree high and 16.5 low the reason? ...
Forum: Prop Talk
01-21-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,594
Posted By scarab39

17 x 34's aren't enough , im at 6000 rpm too soon...

17 x 34's aren't enough , im at 6000 rpm too soon and 16.5 x 39 5 blades don't grab. I'm around 1200 hp with turbos. When the turbos spool up the 39's just spin out. Both props will get me to mid...
01-17-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,450
Posted By scarab39

I fought wot oil issues for a few years, burned...

I fought wot oil issues for a few years, burned up a few motors in the process. Running Lake travis from marker 1 to marker 60 took about 40 minutes at wot. only lifting a bit for some turns. In...
01-16-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 24,540
Posted By scarab39

6-8 in the gulf in my 33 scarab til I stuffed it,...

6-8 in the gulf in my 33 scarab til I stuffed it, never want to do that again. I thought the boat was gunna break in half
01-05-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 100,220
Posted By scarab39

Ccando, I'm guessing it was you I met on eagle...

Ccando, I'm guessing it was you I met on eagle mountain last summer? I'm sure its the same boat, its more like a work of art than a boat, pics don't do it justice! I was in the nortech you guys...
01-02-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,837
Posted By scarab39

I wouldn't say I depend on the tablet for my...

I wouldn't say I depend on the tablet for my safety, I use it to navigate the lakes around here, especially when they are low. An added benefit to using Navionics is I also have it on my phone and...
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