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Old 04-08-2016 | 04:02 PM
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How much clearance you consider exceptable. I lowered starboard engine in with wiggle room only and was able to get bolts in but there's at most 1/16th between the narrowest point. If I had to guess while getting into place I woulda said no way. Closest area is btwn port #4 and stbd #7. There solid offshore mounts but just thought I'd ck with some of you with narrow center to center dim. If there gonna have to go I'd just a soon it be now and get the narrow lightenings but would rather use these unless at risk. Tks
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Old 04-08-2016 | 04:05 PM
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By the way I cked tails and they clear fine.

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Old 04-08-2016 | 06:05 PM
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Now I know why Formula puts such a thick stringer in the middle. I mean I thought my engines were close, but if I really try I can change the plugs.
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Old 04-08-2016 | 08:37 PM
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I say run em. I need to find a brave sole to ride in the bilge at wfo in 3 to 4's and make sure they don't touch.
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I volunteer Travis! He's brave and thin enough to ride in the bilge.
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You've got enough room in there, get an extended drive shaft and stagger the engines. Problem solved!
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Kinda of funny he helped today and had his little narrow azz in there and was the one that said ain't ever gonna go.
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Give Diamond Performance a call and see how wide Eickerts are. They may give you the room you are looking for.
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Old 04-09-2016 | 08:31 AM
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I say run em. I need to find a brave sole to ride in the bilge at wfo in 3 to 4's and make sure they don't touch.
put a gopro in there and record it.
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Old 04-09-2016 | 07:12 PM
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Anybody else? I thought to possibly pull exhaust gaskets and use high temp to gain a bit more if need be also. I don't see how engines could move much individually however under extreme conditions I could see how they could move together slightly.
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