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Forum: General Q & A
11-26-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,719
Posted By Maxumus

Good post.....I would like some clarification as...

Good post.....I would like some clarification as well.

I have tested just about every manufacturer's BBC cylinder heads on my flow bench and its my opinion the AFR exhaust ports are more efficient...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-19-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 38,388
Posted By Maxumus

My two cents on the subject having spent a fair...

My two cents on the subject having spent a fair amount of time recently looking for a drive strong enough to handle a 615 BBC engine producing 800 HP (and worse than that 800 ft/lbs of torque) in a...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-10-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

Just a bit....but your story encouraged me so you...

Just a bit....but your story encouraged me so you should feel partially to blame.....LOL

Seriously....If I could end up where you did (requiring 200 more HP to do so with a heavier, larger boat) I...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-06-2009, 11:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

Im not talked out of my mad hatter plan just...

Im not talked out of my mad hatter plan just yet.....LOL

More info to share soon.....thanks for all your input!

-Tony
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-05-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

OK....thanks for clarifying The advertised...

OK....thanks for clarifying

The advertised weight of my boat (dry weight I presume) is 7200 lbs. I have a generator, AC, aftermarket stereo equipment, heavier engine (with the swap obviously), and...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-05-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

I will check out that site....what do you mean...

I will check out that site....what do you mean leans over? Are you talking about the attitude of the bow or side to side?

Trim tabs would handle any lateral issues as well as keep the bow down if...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-05-2009, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

Check my first post in this thread for a link to...

Check my first post in this thread for a link to most of that already discussed and a little more detail on the project but the abbreviated version of your answer is:

Current set-up

OEM Mag...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-05-2009, 03:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

Im actually thinking more about the new Konrad...

Im actually thinking more about the new Konrad 760 Dual prop set-up.

Besides the engine set-back hassle that seems like it would produce the ultimate results in my application with the right...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-04-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

Did you make a big change in prop aggressiveness...

Did you make a big change in prop aggressiveness and also drive ratio?

Also the difference you saw in torque output would be a third of the move I plan on making.

A few days ago I spoke with...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-01-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

Thing is this... Would 400 more ft/lbs of...

Thing is this...

Would 400 more ft/lbs of torque, higher prop speed (due to a much taller ratio drive) and a much more aggressively pitched single prop plane alot more effectively than I'm...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-30-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,211
Posted By Maxumus

Anyone moved from a dual prop to a performance single set-up??

Just curious how the boat responded, got up on plane, etc.

I started a thread recently inquiring about stronger outdrive otions for an over powered heavy boat.....LOL.....and Im considering a...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-25-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

Appreciate all the opinions....maybe I will put a...

Appreciate all the opinions....maybe I will put a baby cam in and shoot for 775/750....LOL

To be honest, I have been thinking about going with a slightly smaller cam....as most of you have pointed...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-25-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

I dont think my boat was ever meant to be a...

I dont think my boat was ever meant to be a powerful cruiser.....just a cruiser but its isnt a lightweight, seems well built, and it was offered with a 7.4 liter in 2000-2002 (same hull essentially)....
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-24-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

Boat plus lots of money equals even more fun...

Boat plus lots of money equals even more fun right.....LOL

Truth be told, Im actually the head of R&D at AFR cylinder heads (so I guess I would be partial to that brand!), but once again we seem...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-24-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

Great post Uncle Dave.... Let me break it...

Great post Uncle Dave....

Let me break it down as best I can....I may sound like a newb and to serious performance boating I certainly am, but engines and cylinder heads are both my hobby and my...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-24-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

Guys, Thanks for all the opinions etc. Its...

Guys,

Thanks for all the opinions etc. Its much appreciated

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having an external transmission (Konrad set-up)?

I like the turn key aspect of the...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-20-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By Maxumus

Forced induction motors of similar peak power...

Forced induction motors of similar peak power will have a ton more area under the curve....alot more torque across the lower and middle RPM's and more peak torque as well. You need a much better...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-18-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

I think thats just an XR Bravo unit isnt it? ...

I think thats just an XR Bravo unit isnt it?

Im really liking the B-Max on paper. Spoke to their west coast Rep today and he was sharing with me how much larger all the internals are. Seems like a...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-18-2009, 10:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

It will swap right in place of my BIII that I...

It will swap right in place of my BIII that I have now?

Looking quickly at some literature it looks ideal for a high torque application. How is prop availability....same as the XR props or does it...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-18-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

I just looked at their website.....looks pretty...

I just looked at their website.....looks pretty heavy duty but Im thinking first born just as a deposit.....LOL

Never heard of them (newbie)....looks interesting though.

-Tony
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-18-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,284
Posted By Maxumus

Best Drive for high power heavy 27' application??

Guys,

This is my first post so I just wanted to say hello and thanks in advance for any advice or guidance you may be able to provide.

Im in the horsepower business (cylinder head...
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