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vector not fast enough

Post: # 14596Post hydrostream280 »

i have a 83 vector with a built 2.4 200 merc it has everything done to it all the ports intake and exhaust has been cut carbon reeds vortez pistons light weight fly wheel shaved heads bigger carbs and everything else that can possibly be done to make more power but im still not satisfied with the speed the best i got so far on gps was 92.3 im looking for more what would be a good reliable moter to hang on the back to go faster i heard that a 225pro max with a lil work done to it would get me close to 100 and still be pretty reliable im just looking for some advice befor i go out and sink a bunch of money into another motor¿

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Post: # 14606Post 77viper »

What prop brand ans pitch at what rpm is that at?

What is your set up setback and prop height?

Have you done compression test and what is it at? What is your timing set at?
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26p hoss @ about 8200 and 28p hoss @ about 7300 compression is around 145 on all cylenders just built the engine wit the timing @ 32degrese right now prop shaft is even with the bottom of the boat thats where it runs the best 1:87 gears and 6"setback

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I just hit 100 with my Viking with a 240hp Bridgeport @ 6800 with a 32" Cleaver. Here's the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgFISYjrx1A
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Ron where did you have your prop shaft at on the viking

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If I remember correctly, it was 3/4" above the pad.
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Post: # 14618Post hydrostream280 »

that thing looks real fun lol wish mine would decide ta go faster fa me lolz

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Post: # 14620Post idvette »

That was 100? Looked pretty smooth, must be well set up!

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Post: # 14622Post alaskastreamin »

101 was the best I got. I think we were at 96 on that run because my buddy was sitting on the floor with his back against the front seat. I only lost 5 mph with a light passenger.

I spent alot of time setting that boat up. Blueprinted bottom 2 mph, swept skeg 2 mph,Flip up speedo tube 1 mph, light on fuel, 1 qt. tolulene in 5 gal gas, Duck head down behind windshield,.....and so on. Anything to gain that little bit to break 100. That Bridgeport had cut heads also.
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Post: # 14623Post hydrostream280 »

well i tried everything to get mine to go faster it just wont do it i even took ma windshield off and took my passenger seat and extra gas tank n battery out i would recomed to leave the battery in though it wasnt fun starting the engine by hand when i accidently pulled the kill switch lolz

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