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Old 08-27-2011 | 04:02 PM
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Has anyone run Imco 2" shorties on a 31 SS ?? What were the results?
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Old 08-27-2011 | 05:44 PM
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we have tested with them... not so good results, save the $$$
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Old 08-27-2011 | 07:53 PM
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Ok, bravo 1's wont take the HP of IMCO so what would you suggest?
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Old 08-27-2011 | 08:35 PM
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How much hp are you running? The shorties caused way too much cavitation... If you are asking in regards to a stronger drive, we run a set of built drives that have been cryo'd, polished, ect. to hold up for 700hp each... so far, we have only had one failure but with it being a heavy boat and boating on lake michigan where it tends to get rough...

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Old 08-27-2011 | 10:22 PM
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thats good to know, I'm at 580 HP for now. Doing 540 bottom ends soon.

So you are saying raising the X on a Sonic will not help it any?
I guess that is what I was looking for.

Thanks for the info.
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Old 08-28-2011 | 08:25 AM
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On the early 90's boats maybe a little but it will have to be both the lowers and some prop work. On the newer hulls, not worth it IMO. The cost-to-MPH ratio is high...meaning for the additional cost, the speed gain is minimal IE 2-3mph.
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Old 08-28-2011 | 05:17 PM
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anyone ever run extension boxes on a Sonic?.....straight vee's usually respond well to them....
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Old 08-28-2011 | 08:03 PM
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Lots of 38's were built with them.
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Old 08-28-2011 | 09:39 PM
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Mine came from sonic with a extension box.Night and day difference with it.Well worth every penny...
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Old 08-29-2011 | 05:32 AM
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my 358 came from factory with boxes.......runs great but never ran without them so I can't compare.......
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