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09-11-2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,786
Posted By trimman

Re: Honest reliable engine builders out there!

Since kirks 2 motors will be holding me up, LOL, i called MPG out of highland park today, they have a great reputation, rick was very informative spent 10 minutes on the phone w/ me, since i am not...
09-09-2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,786
Posted By trimman

Re: Honest reliable engine builders out there!

My machine shop was not heavily into boat motors, i should have spent the extra $500.00 on the dyno, he did use some good stuff in the motor , -scat crank , speedpro pistons, inconel exhaust valves....
09-04-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,786
Posted By trimman

Honest reliable engine builders out there!

Just wondering if threre are any out there,after spending $4800.00, not including other misc expenses w/in the last year to have a simple 450 horse 454 mag rebuilt i only got 65 hours out of it ,...
08-15-2006, 05:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,375
Posted By trimman

Re: Who will be stopped by the Coast Guard tomorrow?

I was in mine, stopped me at grass lake bridge, only had 1 drink in me.They checked evrything though.They were very polite.1 of the guys was from the hometown were sunsations were made though.LOL...
08-14-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,375
Posted By trimman

Re: Who will be stopped by the Coast Guard tomorrow?

They stopped me , no problems , even said the boat sounded sweet, its Lake countys finest that bugs me! Oink oink
08-01-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 23,092
Posted By trimman

Re: ok best small 21 -25 ft boat!!

Pantera's 24 is a nice boat , can't forget about sunsations 25 aggressor, w/ a stock 454 mag 68-69 mph, warm up the engine a little add exhaust 75mph pocket rocket.I have a soft spot for this boat!
07-22-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By trimman

Re: Thanks for driving Thurs. Kevin

I can give you the name of my lawyer ! just be thankful they didnt take you to waukegan!
07-15-2006, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By trimman

Re: River Shiver?!

I am in the same boat as kirk , i would like a turn key boat, that runs all season long w/ NO problems, But a 288 sunny or a used 280 silencer is high on my list when i get the engine back together...
07-13-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By trimman

Re: Thunder Run Roll Call

I need some too!! And a set of CMI's, ok i'll just settle for the exhaust the'll be cheaper , glad i dont own the big black boat LOL!
07-13-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By trimman

Re: River Shiver?!

Good luck brett , you'll have trouble beating the MTI , The outerlimits. How are the arensons coming? I want to go for a ride in that bad boy!I would love to have a 28 cig as my next boat!!
07-13-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,903
Posted By trimman

Re: Traveling up the river???

I thought just little fishing boats were the only ones that could utilze the fox that far north.
07-13-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By trimman

Re: Swing Crew Party

It was my first , i had a great time thanks for the shots guys and for squezing my narrow boat in the line, i was worthless the next day, my liver still hurts, hope to see everyone on sunday i hope...
Forum: General Q & A
07-03-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,542
Posted By trimman

Re: Revolution Marine - 240lb wieght savings!

I put the revs on my fresh 454 mag rebuild , ran into some glitches at install , but todd got me hooked up , so far so good , can't compare stock to the revs cause the new motor is pushing roughly 75...
Forum: General Q & A
06-30-2006, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,491
Posted By trimman

Re: carb/jetting ? on 454mag

Thanks guys , my mechanic said boats running fine , theres room for a little improvement,but leave it alone. i'm running stock merc ignition system thought about adding msd, don't know if that would...
Forum: General Q & A
06-28-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,491
Posted By trimman

carb/jetting ? on 454mag

i have a fresh rebuilt 454 mag w/ 30 hours, engine builder used decent parts for reliabilty and performance , scat crank, which was polished and balanced, manley valves,speedpro pistons, comp...
06-27-2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By trimman

Re: NIOC Thunder Run

WE were up in Grand Haven , we went out fri ,and they had 3-4's , it was a bear to get on plane , couldnt go over 35- i had the wife withLOL,Sat was beautiful 1'-1/2' boat never went faster . You...
06-27-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,614
Posted By trimman

Re: fireworks tie up

There was a huge mix up last year, usually we meet at larrys then all head over and tie off, last year it was us and clavin and karen and sunsation paul, for those who want to tie off i believe we...
06-26-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By trimman

Re: NIOC Thunder Run

Scott was a no show! Lake michigan is no longer that intimating to me , still none the less you have to respect her, those 3-4 footers we came across were pretty nasty , for anyone to go out in those...
Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2006, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By trimman

Re: 330hp 59MPH @ 4600RPM?

Are you running a stock cam set up?Check your timing and plugs also With a non mag motor i wouldn't push it more than 4700r's, your gonna get more top end from a 3 blade , i would try a 23 pitch...
06-26-2006, 10:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,816
Posted By trimman

Re: Can you run a Merc propeller on an OMC King Cobra?

scott, call hydramotive the owners kid used to have a libby he once told me what you had to do to modify a merc prop, i would look for a used rakar 21 pitch which i what i used on my old 241 libby...
06-25-2006, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By trimman

Re: NIOC Thunder Run

JUst got in a few hours ago, we had a blast, poped my lake michigan cherry, we were out fri 3-4's came right back in to spring lake tore it up there beached the boats partied, was out yesterday , it...
06-23-2006, 12:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,292
Posted By trimman

Re: NIOC Thunder Run

Flyers turned out awesome .Its our biggest event besides the river shiver, we had 17 boats last year hope to have at least 25 this year, mine will be there this year , and w/ the luck i'm having at...
06-20-2006, 10:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By trimman

Re: Please Post Your Boating Events Here

Update on the Chain of Lakes Thunder run, it starts and ends at Joey Ts on the fox river in mchenry, plenty of parking w/ room to raft off for the larger boats , meet at 9:30 am. dinner at 5pm $75...
06-18-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 11,758
Posted By trimman

Re: Baja 30OL or Sunsation32SS

Sunsations customer service is second to none, i have a 14 year old 25 'sunsation i can call the factory talk to joe (1 of the owners) about an issue, ! their glass work is excellent, i don't have a...
06-18-2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,981
Posted By trimman

Re: Please Post Your Boating Events Here

July 17 the Northern Illinois Offshore Club( NIOC) is having our annual Thunder run on the Chain Of Lakes , lots of fun, its Blarney Gras weekend also, 1st place last year was $500.00 ( i won) ,...
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