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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by fast fun 2
Huh?
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by Superbabi
Don't read into it.......just a silly joke. :D
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Rob,
The only thing left is the gas tank. Aside from that, your hull is complete. |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Good deal Rick!!! Is it warming up out there yet or is the snow still on the ground?
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by HuntingtonBeach
Good deal Rick!!! Is it warming up out there yet or is the snow still on the ground?
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Funny its going to be colder here and serious rain is expected Sat.
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by HuntingtonBeach
Funny its going to be colder here and serious rain is expected Sat.
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
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Rob, The ballast tank is almost done. Here are a few pics. I think you'll agree........ The bulkheads have more then enough glass on them. LOL
Rick |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
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A few more
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
As always...............GREAT WORK !!!!!
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Rick it is such a great feeling to see the pictures of the boat coming together. You do awesome work my friend!!!
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Ballast tank?
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by FASTERDAMITT
Ballast tank?
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
It's a long story but it was easier to add it in now, if needed, then to add it in later. There are a few things on this boat that are different. Most are changes made to carry the bow a little higher. Its also nice to have the adjustment for those runs where its ruff and you still wanna haul ass!!!
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
All your questions............Leave Rob alone.............This is all " TOP SECRET " ha ha lol !!!!!! :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by Superbabi
All your questions............Leave Rob alone.............This is all " TOP SECRET " ha ha lol !!!!!! :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
FF2, don't start this again
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by FX10
FF2, don't start this again
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
The pics will finally be out next week when we pull the hull.
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by FX10
The pics will finally be out next week when we pull the hull.
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by FX10
The pics will finally be out next week when we pull the hull.
Now for the engine and drive??? |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
The Engine is a work in progress, I'll get some picks up when it hits the dyno but as of last night it was a PSI Blown 572 EFI.... but that was yesterday LOL
I'll keep you guys guessing about the drive selection ;) |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by HuntingtonBeach
The Engine is a work in progress, I'll get some picks up when it hits the dyno but as of last night it was a PSI Blown 572 EFI.... but that was yesterday LOL
I'll keep you guys guessing about the drive selection ;) |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
I'll keep you guys guessing about the drive selection ;)[/QUOTE]
I'm gonna go with a KONRAD :D |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by Superbabi
I'll keep you guys guessing about the drive selection ;)
Dunno the imco is pretty sweet. |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Konrad..............i Know These Things !!!!!
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Inside Info is cheating Gary LOL
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by HuntingtonBeach
Inside Info is cheating Gary LOL
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by Superbabi
Never, just a good guess. :cool:
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
So why the Konrad?
The 540 is not rated for 1000HP. Do they have a new drive that is? |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
So why the Konrad?
The 540 is not rated for 1000HP. Do they have a new drive that is? |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Rob, what does the motor builder say Rebuild time is in hours on a 1000 hp. ????/
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Rob,
Pulled your hull out today..................Ready for pictures ??? ;) How's this for starters ??? |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee MORE !!!!!! :p
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
YEAH BABY!!!! THATS WHAT I'M TALKIN BOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Konrad will not warranty the drive over 800 foot pounds but talking with them they have used the 540 drive behind commercial diesels pushing 1000+ ft pds on boats that weigh 3x as much so they were optimistic that the application would work with a boat that doesn't weigh Jack and real world torque of closer to 900 then 1000. The life of the motor is all based on how big of an idiot you are when you drive and how well you perform the maintenance. The motor that they just torn down this afternoon was an 850hp BBC with like 6seasons on it and looking at the oil I would say it was original. LOL That motor would make close to 1000 with aluminum heads and a different intake/cam combo. It was in a 25' eliminator daytona that gets blasted up and down the Parker Strip all summer. |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Hypothetical Question:
If I need to get the boat rigged with a 496 would It be better to get the regular version or the HO... Pricewise they are close and since we will probably steal most of the accesories off of it I was thinking if there was anything better on the HO making it worth the extra Cash? |
Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Are you gonna use the motor ( 496 ) ???
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Not really just going to strip of the accesories and were playing with the idea of using the ECM and Ignition. Basically it will be a Long Block sitting. It could also be a back up motor if something goes south on the racer. Its still an idea... I don't know if a 12k dollar donor motor is worth it. Damn it I just want everything now!!!! NOW!!!!!! NOW!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Well my thought would be to go with the HO and dial in at superboat. Even though you have the Konrad we will see your speed trials with a motor we all know ( speeds #'s ) !!!!!! By the way ..................CONGRATS on the 1st of the next GENERATION of Y2K's............... :evilb:
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Re: Rob, Huntington Beach !!
Originally Posted by HuntingtonBeach
Not really just going to strip of the accesories and were playing with the idea of using the ECM and Ignition. Basically it will be a Long Block sitting. It could also be a back up motor if something goes south on the racer. Its still an idea... I don't know if a 12k dollar donor motor is worth it. Damn it I just want everything now!!!! NOW!!!!!! NOW!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The new GM 496 engines are vary different than the old 454 & 502 generation of engines. The brackets and accessories mount differently. The ignition ECM and wiring is tailored to the new igniter for every cylinder system and there is no distributor. You can not reprogram the ECM, it is not a GM MEFI series. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it would only make sense to rig the boat with a Merc engine and drive package if you are going to retain the Merc drive and sell off the engine complete. This is what Faster did... |
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