The Chevy 572 Crate Motors in the Gladiator
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Re: The Chevy 572 Crate Motors in the Gladiator
Two for two today. Second time out and second time back! Ran another 40 or so miles today and the motors ran well. Still running my 30 pitch props during the "break in" period. Ran it up to 5200+ for a stint and was running in the low 80's. Not enough prop. I figure I will need a set of 34's to tap 100 when I am ready to go for it.
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Re: The Chevy 572 Crate Motors in the Gladiator
Originally Posted by ratman
jeffrey, how many rpm will those gm 572's rev after they're broken in?
I am testing props right now. Have a set of 32s on the boat that are too small pitch-wise. I think I need 34s or need to do a gear ratio change from 1.5 to 1.36. Do not like the idea of running 34s due to the load they place on the drives, etc. I can easily spin the 32s to 5400. Was running about 86-87 with the 32s. If I can spin the 34s to the same rpm I should be well into the mid-90's.
So far so good!
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Sounds great.
Keep us updated with how the big chevys are doing.
These look like a great way to go for 600 + hp w/o going apesh*t on blowers etc.
The secret is to do the right clerancing/set-up before installing. The components in the engines are top notch.
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Keep us updated with how the big chevys are doing.
These look like a great way to go for 600 + hp w/o going apesh*t on blowers etc.
The secret is to do the right clerancing/set-up before installing. The components in the engines are top notch.
Wannabe
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JC,
How are they running? Did you ever get the right props dialed in?? Looking forward to seeing some running shots from the SCOPE poker run.
Craig
How are they running? Did you ever get the right props dialed in?? Looking forward to seeing some running shots from the SCOPE poker run.
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Re: The Chevy 572 Crate Motors in the Gladiator
Originally Posted by wannabe
Sounds great.
Keep us updated with how the big chevys are doing.
These look like a great way to go for 600 + hp w/o going apesh*t on blowers etc.
The secret is to do the right clerancing/set-up before installing. The components in the engines are top notch.
Wannabe
Keep us updated with how the big chevys are doing.
These look like a great way to go for 600 + hp w/o going apesh*t on blowers etc.
The secret is to do the right clerancing/set-up before installing. The components in the engines are top notch.
Wannabe
Could you tell me what I should pay particular attention to if I buy one of these ?
Sounds like a sea demon would help
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Re: The Chevy 572 Crate Motors in the Gladiator
Originally Posted by 2112
I am interested in how you dealt with the fuel float bouncing.
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Re: The Chevy 572 Crate Motors in the Gladiator
Originally Posted by Seastang
I have been looking into using one of these bad boys I heard there was some exhaust valve issues, was that part of the clearance problem or was that simply reverson?
Could you tell me what I should pay particular attention to if I buy one of these ?
Sounds like a sea demon would help
Could you tell me what I should pay particular attention to if I buy one of these ?
Sounds like a sea demon would help