Raising your x will give you more speed and better handling with less trim. The boat will run flatter and faster.
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11-01-2011, 09:08 PM
Thread: will a shorty be better on a 24baja
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Raising your x will give you more speed and...
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03-25-2011, 07:33 PM
Thread: Amsoil SVG Severe Lube Water Tolerance?
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I agree, we have posted before about the same...
I agree, we have posted before about the same topics. I and others have contacted Amsoil and requested a Severe Gear Marine formula but it seems to fall on deaf ears. I have been using the Amsoil...
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02-01-2011, 01:03 PM
Thread: Merc 540 575hp build heads cam ect..?
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Before you do anything talk to Bob "RMbuilder"...
Before you do anything talk to Bob "RMbuilder" Marine Kinnetics. He will point you in the right direction.
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12-21-2010, 01:46 PM
Thread: 502 mpi cam question
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12-12-2010, 07:55 PM
Thread: Gen V dipstick
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Thanks Jim, I did look there and it does not look...
Thanks Jim, I did look there and it does not look like what I have. This thing has been leaking for years. I have tried to fix the leak several times. This winter I pulled the engine just to fix a...
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12-12-2010, 06:56 PM
Thread: Gen V dipstick
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Gen V dipstick
I am looking for a diagram and part numbers for the dipstick seal at the oil pan. I looks like I have a missing o-ring and clip. Anyone have any ideas?
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11-23-2010, 08:46 PM
Thread: New engine pics....
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It looks to be fuel injected. Does it have 16...
It looks to be fuel injected. Does it have 16 injectors, 8 on top and 8 on bottom.
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11-16-2010, 09:31 PM
Thread: 509 Rebuild Tips
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Stroke it to a 540+ CI, call RMbuilder and get a...
Stroke it to a 540+ CI, call RMbuilder and get a custom roller. You will need to have long risers or dry pipes for your Imco's. You will have to really spin it up to do NA, maybe shoot for 580 HP @...
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10-25-2010, 07:14 PM
Thread: 24baja with 700hp
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I think there is a formula to figure it that way....
I think there is a formula to figure it that way. I will see if I can find a picture of how to measure it. I bet you are 7.5 to 8" deep.
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10-21-2010, 09:20 PM
Thread: 24baja with 700hp
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To get a close measurement, take your outdrive...
To get a close measurement, take your outdrive and get it as level to the bottom as possible. Extend a strait edge from the bottom of the boat to the outdrive, then measure down to the propshaft...
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10-21-2010, 09:15 PM
Thread: 24baja with 700hp
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With Imco you get a standard box or 3" raised....
With Imco you get a standard box or 3" raised. The Stellings box is adjustable up to 2". The Imco shorties however come in standard, -1, -2 or with the imco upper -3.
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10-18-2010, 01:24 PM
Thread: 24baja with 700hp
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What is your propshaft depth? What ext box did...
What is your propshaft depth? What ext box did you use?
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10-07-2010, 09:33 AM
Thread: 454 Magnum, Cam, Intake, Carb.
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You can easily get 460HP, call Bob with Marine...
You can easily get 460HP, call Bob with Marine Kinetics "RMbuilder". He will point you in the right direction. Many of us have used him for out custom roller cams.
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Try this site. ...
Try this site. http://www.rbbi.com/folders/prop/propcalc.htm
I have 9.8% slip at 74mph. Maybe you need a nose cone at speeds over 80? Maybe some prop work? What is your drive depth? -
09-13-2010, 08:38 AM
Thread: 24baja with 700hp
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Also, what drive are you running. You are pushing...
Also, what drive are you running. You are pushing your luck with the Bravo.
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09-12-2010, 06:23 PM
Thread: 24baja with 700hp
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Bob, I would think 85 or so. Raising your x would...
Bob, I would think 85 or so. Raising your x would make a huge difference in speed and handling. I would be a little nervous running that fast trimed up with the stock drive height. My boat is more...
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09-09-2010, 08:03 PM
Thread: HYDROMOTIVE or bravo1prop wt better???
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I have a 23p hydro that I borrowed from a buddy....
I have a 23p hydro that I borrowed from a buddy. On my boat I picked up 100 RPM but lost 2 MPH. (I normally run a lab mirage 25p) The prop slip was about 9% and great out of the hole and turns. But I...
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09-03-2010, 11:03 PM
Thread: Trailor Bunks and blisters
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So, getting back on topic here. Anyone use the...
So, getting back on topic here. Anyone use the plastic wood products for bunks?
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09-03-2010, 11:02 PM
Thread: Trailor Bunks and blisters
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Oh, I see you are now my spell checker, I think...
Oh, I see you are now my spell checker, I think you have your work cut out for you!!
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09-03-2010, 08:55 AM
Thread: Trailor Bunks and blisters
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The boat is running 72-74 MPH on the GPS. This...
The boat is running 72-74 MPH on the GPS. This topic started because I have been enquiring about blueprinting the hull and removing the shingles (hooks). Some people think I am so high out of the...
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09-03-2010, 12:17 AM
Thread: Trailor Bunks and blisters
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Well my boat is a 94 and I think the warranty is...
Well my boat is a 94 and I think the warranty is well expired. :( They were there in 98 when I bought it and they have not gotten any worse. But most of you here are like me I am looking for a...
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09-02-2010, 09:05 PM
Thread: Trailor Bunks and blisters
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Trailor Bunks and blisters
I started a thread in the fiberglass section and we were talking about the problem with the bunk carpet causing blisters in the gell. After I repair all the blisters and wet sand I do not want the...
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09-02-2010, 08:58 PM
Thread: Baja Hooks/Wedges
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This topic is getting a little off track, maybe...
This topic is getting a little off track, maybe now that we are talking about trailor bunks I should start a new thread.
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09-02-2010, 08:56 PM
Thread: Stringers/ bulkheads
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A bunch of us have done this before. Take a look...
A bunch of us have done this before. Take a look at my post "raising the x", I replaced my transom and beefed up the stringers. Post some pictures of your project.
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09-02-2010, 01:54 PM
Thread: Baja Hooks/Wedges
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I like the idea. It makes me a little nervous...
I like the idea. It makes me a little nervous when they tell you not to unhook the strap untill you are in the water. If the strap fails I really do not want to pick up a 4K lb boat off the ramp. ...
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