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10-12-2006, 02:40 PM
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Re: 353 Performance numbers
496HO's 75 GPS in most cases,but always some variation. we've seen 74 and even 76.3 in one case.502's will drop 2-3 mph.
10-12-2006, 03:06 PM
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Re: 353 Performance numbers
Originally Posted by Rippem
PICS? of your '06?
my '02 has run 73.5 and close to it 72 + or- many times with a full load of fuel and gear on 26's (see 353 prop thread)
It'll run over 70 every day of the week.
my '02 has run 73.5 and close to it 72 + or- many times with a full load of fuel and gear on 26's (see 353 prop thread)
It'll run over 70 every day of the week.
Are your 26's Labbed?
10-12-2006, 04:07 PM
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Re: 353 Performance numbers
Originally Posted by NeedRide
Hey Magic. not to get off topic here. But didnt you have a 353 in stock with 600hp's. If so how did that run. 
A friends boss has one with 496's with 3lb prochargers running mid 80's I believe,I also have a friend with one with 502 carbs with 5 psi running 97 so far,Majicfloat knows the boat.
I think the 353 rides and handles great,I was with my buddy on the first 97 trip and the boat was very stable.
We had to run his old 311 very loose to get the 80 it did,felt dangerous compared to a 353!!
10-12-2006, 04:43 PM
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Re: 353 Performance numbers
Originally Posted by duke252
I'm running 28's, only hitting around 4500/4600 RPM's. I'll have to looking at moving to 26's, especially if I can pickup 4mph.
Are your 26's Labbed?
Are your 26's Labbed?
No not labbed. See why in other thread.
and no you won't pick up 4 MPH going to 26's but you will pick up 300 RPM and like the boat alot more with those engines!
It's alot like the CMI thread. A couple of reputable dealers have reported (and I believe them) having on at least one occasion apiece seen 75+ mph from this combo...
while in the world of end users (owners) 72-74 seems the absolute best this combo will run.
Formula's own test report of this combo says 73.5 two-way ave., light on fuel, 2 people, salt water, with 28's.
that says alot right there about what we are seeing with more everyday fuel and gear load in FW.
I will scan in and post when I remember where it is.
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Re: 353 Performance numbers
Originally Posted by NeedRide
Hey Magic. not to get off topic here. But didnt you have a 353 in stock with 600hp's. If so how did that run.
10-12-2006, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Magicfloat
Guess Alabama water is faster
OK then...I'll take an '07 Sport in Gold #3 Montego, Latham, and footrests.
We'll definitely have to dip it in that Alabama holy water before I drag it home.
I really like the new silver and gold #3 graphics and the other changes for '07.
I will PM or e-mail you Robert.
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Re: 353 Performance numbers
Originally Posted by Rippem
No not labbed. See why in other thread.
and no you won't pick up 4 MPH going to 26's but you will pick up 300 RPM and like the boat alot more with those engines!
It's alot like the CMI thread. A couple of reputable dealers have reported (and I believe them) having on at least one occasion apiece seen 75+ mph from this combo...
while in the world of end users (owners) 72-74 seems the absolute best this combo will run.
Formula's own test report of this combo says 73.5 two-way ave., light on fuel, 2 people, salt water, with 28's.
that says alot right there about what we are seeing with more everyday fuel and gear load in FW.
I will scan in and post when I remember where it is.
and no you won't pick up 4 MPH going to 26's but you will pick up 300 RPM and like the boat alot more with those engines!
It's alot like the CMI thread. A couple of reputable dealers have reported (and I believe them) having on at least one occasion apiece seen 75+ mph from this combo...
while in the world of end users (owners) 72-74 seems the absolute best this combo will run.
Formula's own test report of this combo says 73.5 two-way ave., light on fuel, 2 people, salt water, with 28's.
that says alot right there about what we are seeing with more everyday fuel and gear load in FW.
I will scan in and post when I remember where it is.
