The pre 725 block needs significant modification to the oiling system and much beyond 800HP the #5 rod begins to starve for oil.
Once corrected the engine can take ludicrous levels of power.
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12-08-2015, 12:24 AM
Thread: Supercharging an Ilmor
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The pre 725 block needs significant modification...
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05-26-2010, 09:18 AM
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BTW- Eddie.....do you have a sister? ...
BTW- Eddie.....do you have a sister?
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05-10-2010, 11:32 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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Seen lots of good AND bad press about the Bmax,...
Seen lots of good AND bad press about the Bmax, and I like to know more about it. Somewhere here on OSO there is a great pict with three of them across the back of a rig all blown bad.....
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05-10-2010, 09:15 PM
Thread: Inside the ILMOR V-10!!
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Also note - the lifter galleries are closed. ...
Also note - the lifter galleries are closed.
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05-09-2010, 07:24 PM
Thread: Inside the ILMOR V-10!!
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Not sure, but I think externally side bolted ...
Not sure, but I think externally side bolted mains is an expansion control technique as much as a strength thing.
I would guess the caps are ductile iron.
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05-09-2010, 05:49 PM
Thread: Inside the ILMOR V-10!!
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The quality of these parts is fantastic. I...
The quality of these parts is fantastic.
I havent seen the old block to compare, but the new piece is a work of art.
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05-08-2010, 10:01 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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I have a Teague Platinum upper with an Imco...
I have a Teague Platinum upper with an Imco lower.
Its a high quality product, and Bob Teague stands by his warranties.
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05-08-2010, 01:51 AM
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Totally phat. UD
Totally phat.
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05-06-2010, 01:27 AM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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I would think it would-simply based on less...
I would think it would-simply based on less parasitic loss-
-- but I dont really know.
I cant find a current switchover thats "like" my setup.
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05-06-2010, 01:16 AM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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Any other stepped hulls than the u39 boat? ...
Any other stepped hulls than the u39 boat?
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05-06-2010, 12:57 AM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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Ill poke around the other three sites. I dont...
Ill poke around the other three sites.
I dont see squat here.
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05-06-2010, 12:50 AM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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Can you post the links so I can go see some...
Can you post the links so I can go see some picts?
Id like to read up on the threads.
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05-05-2010, 11:47 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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Id like to see some picts of small single engine...
Id like to see some picts of small single engine v's running an Arneson.
Single v's running surface piercing apps can have strange handling characteristics. Twins no problem.
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05-05-2010, 11:26 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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The arneson is indeed cool. Are there a few...
The arneson is indeed cool.
Are there a few smaller (under 30ft ) single engine v's with Arnesons?
I would be interested in seeing them.
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05-05-2010, 10:57 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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Shavings on the magnets. UD
Shavings on the magnets.
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05-05-2010, 08:42 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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No problem- Im a "giver" (smile) This is what...
No problem- Im a "giver" (smile)
This is what happens to stock bravo gears after a season in my rig.
On the gear you can see a hard wear line and pitting.
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05-04-2010, 10:15 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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Thanks guys. Ill let you guys know how it...
Thanks guys.
Ill let you guys know how it stands up to 1000HP pretty soon.
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05-04-2010, 08:49 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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No the SC uses beefed up components like shafts...
No the SC uses beefed up components like shafts etc,top caps etc- but is stuck with Merc gears.
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05-04-2010, 08:44 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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You and I share a similar sized performance...
You and I share a similar sized performance envelope. My rig is
28.8 with an 8ft beam (called a 2750 )
Ilmor 710 6300RPM
About 5500Lb loaded the way I have it.
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05-04-2010, 06:57 PM
Thread: Brovo X drive,needs beefing up
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You can Imco Sc, or Teague platinum- same deal. ...
You can Imco Sc, or Teague platinum- same deal.
Better housings towers, bearings and shafts and caps in these 2- but The gears are the same merc gears - same stuff.
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04-27-2010, 12:16 PM
Thread: Desert Storm Street Party Pics
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Homies that ain't gold.... I think thats polished...
Homies that ain't gold.... I think thats polished NiBral my friends- not sure though
- those look like rolla propellers- thats some cubic dollars there......
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04-19-2010, 02:18 PM
Thread: What are your favorite song quotes?
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"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" The...
"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss"
The Who- wont get fooled again.
Ive used this line many times.....
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04-11-2010, 12:15 AM
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Poll: 35 i/o in your trademark superlight setup. ...
35 i/o in your trademark superlight setup.
This is a size guys can afford, haul around , store etc.
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03-31-2010, 04:34 PM
Thread: The carry weapon debate
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.357 is actually the most effective round in any...
.357 is actually the most effective round in any caliber, and a small revolver can shoot this or, load and practice or plink with the the extremely affordable 38, or 38+P in the same gun.
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03-29-2010, 11:09 PM
Thread: Ricky Martin is gay
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---gee--- I'm a shocked as was when I heard...
---gee---
I'm a shocked as was when I heard the same about Clay Aiken.
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