The engine for my 28 ft should be fiinished soon. Ateco engines should have it up to around 800 hp, dyno day will soon tell. The question I have is if anyone runs a Imco SC on a Pantera and if so how does it perform? Right now I have an XZ we rebuilt no problems hooked to the old 650 hp ran great. I might lose a little speed from the Imco, but it should hold the hp a little better comments???

Many pics to come soon..

I can't comment on the drive but 800 HP with the new engine the will make that boat scream ....

Bill's "The Man" he did a great job on my motor.

I would say IMCO,,the bravo XR or XZ will not take the tourqe !

I have an Imco on my 28. Works good. No problems with 650hp. B-Stubb and MiamiBoys have run a big power single 28 with an XR I think. Stubb has blown some drives.

800HP will be tough to keep either one alive. I would keep a spare and plan on drive rebuilds every season. The Imco uses standard XR gears.

have you looked at the SCX ?

Thanks for the insight. As far as the Imco yes it does have XR gears however it does have beefier shafts as well as a better cooling system, (a built in drive shower) also more bolts holding the upper to the lower. I think I will try the Imco out and keep a XR or an XZ for a spare. Boating season in IL is to short to be waiting on a drive rebuild especially when we start to get busy at the shop..

I run an IMCO with well over 700hp.

No problems. I opened it up at the end of the season and she looked fine. I changed the gear oil every 10-15hrs. Havent done a service yet. Probably have it gone through after the upcoming season.

I run rough water alot too and she holds up nicely.