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Old 12-27-2012, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
I don`t know about anyone else but I used to beat the crap out of my sports cars way more than I do to any boat.
My boats mostly see about 3500-4K rpms and easy does it up there.... WOT every so often for a short period of time.

MY LS1 I used to romp on most stop lights and take it to the max on the highway.. mostly cause there wasn`t some weak ass Bravo based drive behind my Trans AM
Too true! My vett and I where always in a race!!! I was mucher harder on that car than I would ever consider with by Baja!!
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This all has me wondering more and more....

How is it no1 has jumped in to compete against Merc?, build a package for a lot less ! It happens in every other market.

Same could be asked bout bravo outdrives...

I could only imagine the amount of money that could be made, and saved!!
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Originally Posted by Rwbrew3
This all has me wondering more and more....

How is it no1 has jumped in to compete against Merc?, build a package for a lot less ! It happens in every other market.

Same could be asked bout bravo outdrives...

I could only imagine the amount of money that could be made, and saved!!
It will probably happen, and unfortunately it will be most likely be Japanese.
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Originally Posted by icdedppl
i don`t know about anyone else but i used to beat the crap out of my sports cars way more than i do to any boat.
My boats mostly see about 3500-4k rpms and easy does it up there.... Wot every so often for a short period of time.

My ls1 i used to romp on most stop lights and take it to the max on the highway.. Mostly cause there wasn`t some weak ass bravo based drive behind my trans am
+1 !!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by GAZ
It will probably happen, and unfortunately it will be most likely be Japanese.
Probably true! But I don't believe the impact would be the same. There might be a lot of differences when it comes to brand loyalty, I think they are referred to as " flag wavers " but I know without a doubt that we are all " flag wavers " when it omes to the good OL USA !!
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Why are high performance boats so expensive!
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Originally Posted by Rwbrew3
This all has me wondering more and more....

How is it no1 has jumped in to compete against Merc?, build a package for a lot less ! It happens in every other market.

Same could be asked bout bravo outdrives...

I could only imagine the amount of money that could be made, and saved!!
Most of us will use a reputable custom engine builder for our engines. They can build as much HP is Merc at a much reduced rate. Although still pricey not even close to a Merc price especially 700HP and beyond. Imco has the drive competition.

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Most of us will use a reputable custom engine builder for our engines. They can build as much HP is Merc at a much reduced rate. Although still pricey not even close to a Merc price especially 700HP and beyond.
I was lucky in my purchase, the boat I wanted, with the bonus power!! There is no doubt if I ever change, it will be done by a custom builder, probably Eddie Young!!

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Originally Posted by Rwbrew3
I was lucky in my purchase, the boat I wanted, with the bonus power!! There is no doubt if I ever change, it will be done by a custom builder, probably Eddie Young!!
Who's Eddie? Oh yea, that guy you can call at 02:00 to leave a message and he answers the phone still at the shop, sleeps with a 7200 RPM soundtrack at full volume beside his bed and uses a Whipple Supercharge for a pillow..That Guy?

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Originally Posted by Velocity Vector
Who's Eddie? Oh yea, that guy you can call at 02:00 to leave a message and he answers the phone still at the shop, sleeps with a 7200 RPM soundtrack at full volume beside his bed and uses a Whipple Supercharge for a pillow..That Guy?
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