Thunderstruck hits 90 mph

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05-14-2007, 05:05 PM

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That is fly'n in a 32. Great job you gotta be happy with that

thanks cosmic yeah I'm fired up. As you can tell I am a charter member with only a few posts. I don't post much but had to tell this on the AT forum. I have tried stuff like this with other brand boats but have not gotten the response from the hull like the AT. Starting with a great running hull made the gains possible.

05-14-2007, 06:12 PM

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Tom,
Congrats on the numbers! You have come a long way since that first dyno pull! Great example of analyzing data and making it work for you!

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Bob

05-14-2007, 06:15 PM

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Bob, thanks buddy. You started me off in the right direction with the heads and cam. I'd still be flailing w/o your help. Thanks again.

05-14-2007, 06:27 PM

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hmmm, i wonder if nose cones would do anything for me my 2000 32 thunder has stock 500 hps with 1" spacers under worked carbs ,and msd boxes and i run 84 to 86 on gps with 30 pitch b1s at 5500 rpms.

congrats on 90mph that is sweet with out a stepped hull.

05-14-2007, 06:42 PM

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Ride was fine. I think the cones settled it down a bit. I didn't feel like I needed to "drive" the boat at speed. Ran straight and true. Temp was 92 slick calm in Lake Charles.

Hey Tom, I experienced the same thing (ride attitude) when I added my nose cones/-2" shorties. I would say 90mph with what you have is hallin' the mail!

I'm impressed---especially with the GIL manifold exhaust system, 92* air temps and flat water! You'll go even faster in a 1-2 foot chop---and lower air temps too!

Congrats---HAVE FUN!

Mark/KAAMA

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05-14-2007, 06:50 PM

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thanks mark. I have watched your posts and gained a lot of info from your insight.

05-15-2007, 06:40 AM

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With that power you might want to try a set of 32 props and go even faster i would think you could pick up a few more.

05-15-2007, 07:20 AM

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Yeah Rick I will be on the lookout for some 32's to try. Interesting thought.

05-15-2007, 07:23 AM

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Hi my name is Aaron and I run in S.W. FL with the fort myers offshore group I wanted to say hello. I have a 2000 32 Thunder with twin 650's (supercharged running 4.5 lbs of boost) I am running lab finished 34 pitch props and she has seen 103 mph on gps I will have to upgrade my membership so I can post some pictures.