Re: fastest 288
 

do you think they are over 700 hp ?

Re: fastest 288
 

For the most part no, simply bolting on a blower will probably gain you 100-200hp depending on the boost unless you go really crazy. I think im around 650 but its never been on a dyno. The math seems to work right though, 650hp to get 82mph. more then that you really have to look at other options then a Bravo...

Re: fastest 288
 

thanks for all the info guys just thinking about what top speeds a 288 mcob could "burst" too? i dont think it would be out of the question too think a properly set up 700 merc motor in the right drivers hands would be possible too hit 90 . any thoughts ?

Re: fastest 288
 

You should call the factory to see if they would even be willing to put a 700 in a 288. To my knowledge, and I don't know for sure, but I don't think they have even put a 600 in it.

Re: fastest 288
 

600sci + pulse drive = sweet(reliable) sun 288

Re: fastest 288
 

i have they will

Re: fastest 288
 

me hope you do

Re: fastest 288
 

me too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: fastest 288
 

This past week-end ...we have the Radar Shootout at our lake .....and i made 79 Mph ...(79.3 GPS) with a stock 525 .....i can`t just imagine this thing run at 90 Mph :eek: :eek: ...you need to have a perfect condition !!!!!
But i love this puppy .....maybe after more hour running (i have only 25 Hrs)...i be able to handle this kind of speed :D :D

Re: fastest 288
 

What drive are you looking at? I really think you would need 750-800hp to go 90. My boat ran 90.6 (before I owned it) and I believe it was close to 800hp with a bravo 1 at the time. The newer hull should be a little faster but a beefier drive will also take more HP...my estimate......85-86 with a 700. Remember it takes more HP the faster you go to get each MPH. If a 525 will run 80, they usually dyno at about 540 I believe, then at 20hp per mile an hour you would need about 740. I think you need more then 20hp per mph when you get up in the high 80's. Probably more like 30 per mph.
By the way it doesnt matter, mid 80's is smokin fast in a 288! :D
I think you should do it though... :evilb:
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