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04-22-2011, 01:15 PM

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Time for an update. I replaced the stainless manifolds with Keith Eickert Headers and dumped the old beat up 21 Mirage from last year with a new 21 Mirage Plus. New Speed.... 69 MPH (Livorsi GPS Speedo) @ 5900 RPMs via . Last year in flat water I could get 61-62 so thats an increase of 7 MPH. I'll update again once I have Brett at BBlades work the prop.

Damn.....that's strong!!

05-13-2011, 03:42 PM

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you might want to add from the Factory test of a 1990 242 SS with 502 mag 390 HP and Mirage 23
61.4 at 4900 rpm

05-13-2011, 07:43 PM

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I would guess you need a 24P bravo four blade prop.

05-14-2011, 11:21 AM

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I would guess you need a 24P bravo four blade prop.

that's the prop bblades sent me to try I picked up in cruising speed but gained nothing in the top end as of now. The motor spun a main bearing during trial. Hopefully ill have it back together in a few weeks and will get better results.

05-14-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by endeavour32

Time for an update. I replaced the stainless manifolds with Keith Eickert Headers and dumped the old beat up 21 Mirage from last year with a new 21 Mirage Plus. New Speed.... 69 MPH (Livorsi GPS Speedo) @ 5900 RPMs. Last year in flat water I could get 61-62 so thats an increase of 7 MPH. I'll update again once I have Brett at BBlades work the prop.

have you tried a 23 mirage plus? worked good for me might put you into the mid 70'S...

05-16-2011, 06:30 AM

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have you tried a 23 mirage plus? worked good for me might put you into the mid 70'S...

The 23 was a bit slower. This engine was built to rev so I'm right in the sweet spot with this engine.

09-06-2011, 09:40 AM

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selling my 242

Hi everyone just wanted to let everyone know I'm looking at upgrading so I am looking to sell my 242. Pm me and ill send pictures and info. Thanks Mike

09-08-2011, 05:06 AM

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Hi everyone just wanted to let everyone know I'm looking at upgrading so I am looking to sell my 242. Pm me and ill send pictures and info. Thanks Mike

You forgot to mention your's is tied for fastest 242 on this list :-)

Nice looking 242. Good luck with the sale.

09-08-2011, 08:29 AM

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Well you can take me off the tied part as well!!! When I swapped over to bravo one the boat loss 8 mph!!! and now rides ass heavy!! but hey its reliable now. Might be going up for sale soon anyone interested?