SCX-4 Black Thunder 46EC 750hp! (Ryan9154)

[offshoreexcursion]

2002 46 Black Thunder 750hp Merc 575's 5psi (No cooler....yet), Engines built by Jim Valeko and Tyler Crocket.

Imco SCX-4 just installed! They look AMAZING on Ryans boat (and thats from a Arneson fan!) But I love ALL surface drives!

Boat belongs to Ryan. (Ryan9154) He is relaxing with a cold one right now after installing these and asked me to post. :cheers2:

Will post numbers, specs, measurments, etc as soon as possible. Not much more to report besides sharing some pics! Come see it run in person at Boyne Thunder Poker run!

[offshoreexcursion]

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[Ratickle]

Awesome.....


I cannot wait to see this run and hear the numbers. As far as I know, this is the very first ever....


Can we get some straight-edge pics with the drives trimmed horizontal to the bottom to document height with the performance numbers?

[old377guy]

very cool!

[racer511]

Can't wait to see what kind speed he may pick up

[BDARCHER]

It looks great. It might be a rooster tail BT

[Ratickle]

I can't wait to hear about handling and speed numbers.....


Some are telling me I should switch to 5"s from the 3A's to raise the X and get better speed and handling. This is the closest test I know of....

[ryan9154]

I will get a pick with a straight edge tomorrow for you guys I'm not online much but I'll get it posted.

[BDARCHER]

I hope it will get on plane with a load

[Ratickle]

I hope it will get on plane with a load


He'll just put the girls back out on the bow. No problem.....:cool:

[endeavor1]

Great to hear this!! Cant wait to see how it performs. I know that my 43's and John will say his 46 handles and ran better w/ -2's so -4's should be better.... right???? lol

Hell, Bobby came out of hiding to post on this so it must be good. Congrats Ryan, looks great, much better that ASD's IMO

[BDARCHER]

Great to hear this!! Cant wait to see how it performs. I know that my 43's and John will say his 46 handles and ran better w/ -2's so -4's should be better.... right???? lol

Hell, Bobby came out of hiding to post on this so it must be good. Congrats Ryan, looks great, much better that ASD's IMO
:o:o

[Ratickle]

He's running kinda late with that "Tomorrow" pic I think.....:toetap05:

[offshoreexcursion]

Propshaft centerline measures 3/4" below the bottom of the hull. Ryan will have more pics once someone is around to take them or hold the level......and once props show up!

BBlades does not currenty have them in stock, but they are ordered!

[Ratickle]

Just go "borrow" some......:reddevil:


I cannot wait to hear how it performs.....

[ryan9154]

Ok here we go got some new hardware to install this winter I will try to give more updates on build this time around sometimes time just flies and we get busy
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[Coolerman]

I'm liking this! What size and who's blower? What are you hoping to make for power?

[ryan9154]

Dyer's blowers high helix 8-71's the strips are machined in the rotors so no telfon I like that going 540's thinking heads are going to need a little hogging they flow 404 at 700 lift right now but Jim thinks he can get more we should be around 950 to 1000 time will tell. New efi's are fast 1375 with 8 83 lb injectors

[BDARCHER]

What props are going to be pushing this BT rocket ship:huh:

[ryan9154]

Starting with stock Hering 17x30 18 rake 5 blade cleavers and tweek from there

[Ratickle]

Be cool to see this at 100+ :26:

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Wrink%20and%20Connie%20Wed%20WE/IMG_4849m.jpg

[ryan9154]

The business end getting boxes this winter.7440174402

[Ratickle]

You know, I've always wondered about boxes. Advantages and disadvantages on different power and designs of boats. Time to start a thread on it. I'll link in here when I get it going.....

[Ratickle]

Here it is...

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/driveline-tech/22035-standoff-extension-boxes-pros-cons.html#post591505

[BDARCHER]

Whats the latest

[ryan9154]

Got motors out and drives off it's hunting season so not getting much done motors are ripped down getting ready for machining I'll hit it hard in December

[ryan9154]

Parts on order going with callies dragonslayer 1 piece seal cranks,callies ultra h beam rods,diamond pistons target is 8.5-1,billet main caps,shaft rockers just to name a few also machining up some 30 in k planes to be a direct 280 replacement

[Ratickle]

Keep that cnc program !!!!!!!!


Abot time you reappeared. Does that mean you filled your tags? Or just that hunting season, (well not all types), is over??????

[ryan9154]

Filled tags and yes going to keep program might have a couple extra sets

[Ratickle]

Sweet :sifone:

[Coolerman]

Sweet, glad to hear things are coming along with your project Ryan!

[Ratickle]

Okay Ryan, too quiet!!!!!!!:toetap05:

[offshoreexcursion]

I believe last time I talked to Ryan the engines were at Tyler Crockets and the Heads were at Jim Valykeo's.

[Ratickle]

Nice, that's a good combo of guys......

[ryan9154]

Kevin is correct aka (offshoreexcursion) Jim has a couple tricks for the heads and remember the heads are his own casting that dart did for him .Went with billet splayed caps maching is almost done Tyler and Jim say no problem to be 1000+ at 8-10 pounds boost just a little update going to keep some of the tricks under my breath lol

[torrent]

What do you guys want to know about Ryan's build? I'm giving secrets away for $!!! :rofl:

[Coolerman]

What do you guys want to know about Ryan's build? I'm giving secrets away for $!!! :rofl:


Ohh ohh, the bidding starts at $50! Do we have $50?

[Ratickle]

You will just bid it up cause you don't want to get beat at the shootout!!!!:sifone:

[ryan9154]

Just got boxes will be on this weekend 1 transom assembly off.

[Ratickle]

1:23 AM is kinda early, (or late).....

Sure will be interesting to hear the new numbers...

[ryan9154]

Got one on

[ryan9154]

Both boxes mounted one transom assembly to go boxes raised prop shaft center line about 2.5 in

[Ratickle]

It will sure be interesting to see how much your time-to-plane is affected.....

[ryan9154]

Heads are done Jim V was like a kid in a candy store after he flowed them believe the best to date around 415 at 650 lift intake and 325 exhaust. Crockett should be done end of next week. Blowers and efi ready to go. Should be soon.

[Ratickle]

You must be really getting anxious....

[Ratickle]

Well?????

[ryan9154]

Had a hickup with shaft rockers should be here next week

[Coolerman]

Sorry for that text of me next to the T&D! lol......

[Ratickle]

Had a hickup with shaft rockers should be here next week

Cannot wait to hear numbers.....

[torrent]

Sorry for that text of me next to the T&D! lol......

I thought it was funny. Even though I was in the middle of all of it.

[ryan9154]

No big deal on the text the Jesel pro series will be here this week. It's pretty crazy that T&D's are 4 to 5 weeks out all year. I can't wait to see the numbers Jim V thinks no problem around 1000 the dyno will tell.

[Ratickle]

Are you gonna make it up north?

[ryan9154]

Ok here we go so far 964 hp at 5800 933 ft lbs tq at 3600 at 6.8 boost going back to crockett's in morning with other motor and both ecm's he thinks we can get to 1000 with some tweaking motors should be in by tuesday night

[Ratickle]

Looking really sweet Ryan!!!!

[offshoreexcursion]

latest update........977hp and 940TQ with only 7.5lbs boost!!!!! Congrats Ryan! That is super impressive and we are so excited for you! One engine and drive are on the boat and running as of tonight!

What a crazy MOFO! Who else can work a full time job and Rig a boat as a second full time job! Talk about motivation!!!

[Ratickle]

Between him and Jason, Torrent, they get about half the sleep combined as the average one person does.....


Nice to have guys like that in the sport. And both with BT's!!:hurray:

[racer511]

How did boat run???????

[offshoreexcursion]

Ryan is TIRED! LOL! He says the boat runs awesome. Still breaking the engines in, changing the oil, etc. He has removed the 1" drive spacers that he installed on the SCX-4s. Now that they are hanging off of extension boxes it should run better without the spacers.

Engines pull HARD. Ryan loves the power. This Thursday Tyler Crocket does the In Boat tuning and by then they will broken in and Ryan will put the hammer down!

Boyne Thunder Poker run starts Thursday with a fun run so we all will be very busy but will try to update asap!

[Ratickle]

Can't wait to see it up there....

[ryan9154]

Ok finally got the little stupid things perfect and I was able to put the hammer down ran 88mph at 5450. Next step is to get Brett to get me another 300-400 rpms which he says he can. With that said after props dialed in we should be 93-94 mph slip actually goes down the faster we go. All I can say is dial in was a pain in the $$$ but I'm finally saying it's worth it. Imo every 46 BT needs boxes boat handles 150% better 3-5 footers in the great lakes and rides like its on rails,don't even have to touch the sticks set at 3500 and cruise. Thats about the latest sorry it's been a while just been crazy busy.

[jetcruzr]

That's great news Ryan! You sure do have a nice boat. I certainly enjoyed the ride at Boyne Thunder.

[Ratickle]

Ok finally got the little stupid things perfect and I was able to put the hammer down ran 88mph at 5450. Next step is to get Brett to get me another 300-400 rpms which he says he can. With that said after props dialed in we should be 93-94 mph slip actually goes down the faster we go. All I can say is dial in was a pain in the $$$ but I'm finally saying it's worth it. Imo every 46 BT needs boxes boat handles 150% better 3-5 footers in the great lakes and rides like its on rails,don't even have to touch the sticks set at 3500 and cruise. Thats about the latest sorry it's been a while just been crazy busy.

So no more pontoon in your near future???

[Ratickle]

That's great news Ryan! You sure do have a nice boat. I certainly enjoyed the ride at Boyne Thunder.

It is definitely a sweet boat.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Boyne%20Thunder%202013/IMG_6108.jpg (http://s730.photobucket.com/user/ptrose/media/Boyne%20Thunder%202013/IMG_6108.jpg.html)

[racer511]

So no more pontoon in your near future???


Awsome!!!!!!!!

[ryan9154]

So no more pontoon in your near future???

Think you been talking to Kim to much lol. Actually she loves the way it rides no bow porpose at all.

[ryan9154]

That's great news Ryan! You sure do have a nice boat. I certainly enjoyed the ride at Boyne Thunder.

Thanks Tommy it was a pleasure to have you aboard.

[Coolerman]

Glad your project is turning out for you Ryan!

[ryan9154]

Got another 1.5 mph(89.5). Its like driving a new boat got to figure out all the little tricks lol

[Ratickle]

Got another 1.5 mph(89.5). Its like driving a new boat got to figure out all the little tricks lol

Out looking for that .5 ???????

[Coolerman]

Got another 1.5 mph(89.5). Its like driving a new boat got to figure out all the little tricks lol

Round up..... I know you were hoping for 100mph, but 90mph is still pretty stout for that condo. I'm sure with the power you have you can tweak another 5mph out of it.

[ryan9154]

Round up..... I know you were hoping for 100mph, but 90mph is still pretty stout for that condo. I'm sure with the power you have you can tweak another 5mph out of it.
After prop work I'm hoping for another 5mph.

[Ratickle]

4:52AM, Do you ever sleep?????


If you get another 5.5, then you'll turn the boost up at least once for the last 5...:sifone:


Jason took his home Tommy said?

[torrent]

Yup, mine is now sitting in the driveway. I have revitalized ambition to getting her finished. You know what they say about, out of sight? Yup, you guessed it, out of mind. It has been real difficult to get up to Ryan's to do anything on it.

[Ratickle]

Yup, mine is now sitting in the driveway. I have revitalized ambition to getting her finished. You know what they say about, out of sight? Yup, you guessed it, out of mind. It has been real difficult to get up to Ryan's to do anything on it.

Sweet.....

[Coolerman]

Any Updates!!!!!!!!!!!???????????

[ryan9154]

Been a while since I've been on. We made 1022 at 7 lbs got props done round ear now. We cruise at 75 at 4000 to 4200 ran to 96 and still haven't found the sweet spot. Ben and I have done extensive work to motors and BBLADES to props all I can say is I was ready to sell last year now the boat is awesome. Only thing better wound be a flat deck lol feel free to give me a call any parvey