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    Speed Gains f0r 2011: What did you do?
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    Wondering?

    Who spent this winter looking for added speed, and what changes did you do to your boat? Different props? Maybe going from a Bravo prop to a labbed Maximus (any out there try that?). Bigger cam(s), new intake(s), or a new blower(s), cylinder head work, bottom work, raised X-dimension...what did you do. How much speed did you gain? Does the boat handle differently, other than speed gain, ie. more bow rise, loose feeling, ect?

    I find it interesting to see who did what, what works, what didn't work, ect. Share your experience. Thanks
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    I rebuilt my trailer and put my setback's in. Last year I was stuck at 108 on the river, but the water pressure was pinned. No more adjustments with the engines bolted to the transom.
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    added a weiand 256 supercharger and P5 prop, went from 69 to 78mph
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    wife and I went on diet - speed gain TBD
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    Added more girls with boob jobs! No change in speed, but more fun!
    If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck!
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    Replaced my wheel bearings....Had her up to 86.5. Oh,you meant the Boat...My Bad.
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    Raised the x and worked on props. Also added a 18" notch and gained 2 MPH.
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    Changed cam timimg, milled heads, removed water pumps and re-gelcoating the bottom now(big job...)
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    Proof is in the pictures post #5. LOL
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    absolutely nothing... guess I'm getting lazy
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    Quote Originally Posted by TYPHOON View Post
    Raised the x and worked on props. Also added a 18" notch and gained 2 MPH.
    Now that sounds like a job and a half, alot of work. Keep at it, 2 mph is still a gain, and that is what matters. I would take an additional 2 mph any day of week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clayinaustin View Post
    Added more girls with boob jobs! No change in speed, but more fun!
    Where are the pictures of these girls, don't leave us hanging
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    Raised the x and worked on props. Also added a 18" notch and gained 2 MPH.
    DAMN, i did the oposite....lowered drive 1 inch and gained 3 MPH !!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 600sci View Post
    DAMN, i did the oposite....lowered drive 1 inch and gained 3 MPH !!!
    Cool! What kind of boat do you have?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coolerman View Post
    Cool! What kind of boat do you have?
    just an old single engine 30 footer !
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    I'd bet good money my upgrades are more drastic than anyone's. We simply bought a boat and that gained me a good 65+mph.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buck View Post
    I'd bet good money my upgrades are more drastic than anyone's. We simply bought a boat and that gained me a good 65+mph.

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    that IS a significant gain!
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    Quote Originally Posted by buck View Post
    I'd bet good money my upgrades are more drastic than anyone's. We simply bought a boat and that gained me a good 65+mph.

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    Bought a faster boat!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Team Tsunami View Post
    Bought a faster boat!
    Now that will do it. Wish I had that luxury, you have an great boat.
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