The Dark Side of the Force

[HavasuBarney]

The debate on the new 24ft rages on.
2 new 300X's
vs
2 drag motors and nitrious
Really depends on how the relationship between myself and the builder develops.

[572Daytona]

If all you want is 70's or 80's I would stay away from blowers and associated headaches. I have a 21' Daytona with a normally aspirated 572ci Chevy and AT pump with AA impeller that will run 80's all day long on pump gas and has been reliable. The motor was built by Britt at Nu Tech automotive in the San Diego area, I can get his phone number if you are interested. Don't worry in addition to 2 Jets I have an Outboard and an I/O as well but given my choice I choose the Jet all the time to take out.

[HavasuBarney]

Reliabilty, pump gas two very good calls!
Something like your running sounds good, what can I expect for cost?
I do have a couple friends that can help with the boat set-up, looking for a 4-5K budget. Am I realistic?

[572Daytona]

Originally posted by HavasuBarney:
Reliabilty, pump gas two very good calls!
Something like your running sounds good, what can I expect for cost?
I do have a couple friends that can help with the boat set-up, looking for a 4-5K budget. Am I realistic?
I don't think so, I bought my boat used but I know the motor has more than that into it (Dart 360's, 1150 Dominator, Crower roller rockers and girdles, JE Pistons, etc, etc). Not to mention the pump/diverter/Stainless impeller. I'm not an expert on building engines so I'm not sure what that would buy you but keep in mind you also need a pump/impeller/diverter as well. What would 4 - 5K buy in an OB, 110hp?

[572Daytona]

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[custom-cruiser]

Maybe we can get a collective together and donate old parts. I've got a set of logs and a rock grate to throw in! http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/foru...es/happy34.gif
Cruise

[flat broke]

5k for that that minus O.B. is pretty good, especially if it was on a trailer. Personally if I would have been able to find something like that, I would have found a way to scab the extra $$ for the initial project. On the motor, I don't have experience with tunnels, but it seems that there are a couple of guys going 80 naturally aspirated. The decrease in fuel consumption and omission of blower related expense, stress, and setup/tunning issues, sounds like a good idea. Either way, I'm glad to see you're up for trying something new and have little doubt you should be able to nail any goals you are looking at.
Chris

[hot_rod]

Barney... If your goin to do it do it right,
I just had my pump completely redone/maxedout
$2900 that don't leave much for an impeller turning device.
Damm the budget full speed ahead.
GO FOR IT!!!! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
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[timitunnel]

Maybe this would be a good project for hot boat to fallow. You could go recycle yard shopping and put together a pretty nice setup. Put a shopping list together and post it here and see what responce you get. You might get Greg to help, That should be alot of tech info for a few isues. We all want to see real life tech stuff without the national det price tag. LOL. Tim

[H8Monday]

I've got a JC bowl and a collection of mostly dinged up Aggressor impellers to start you off with http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif