Here's my 78 Brendella

« **Reply #700 on:** May 23, 2009, 07:47:11 PM »

Quote from: jrork on May 23, 2009, 12:52:03 PM

I can't wait to get it wet.

Now theres a quote I like ! Good Job Boys (John and Ian) !!

« **Reply #701 on:** May 24, 2009, 07:21:13 AM »

Sounds like its ready for busuness John, just looking at that beast scares me. How much HP does it put out?

« **Reply #702 on:** May 24, 2009, 08:01:05 AM »

Quote from: jrork on May 23, 2009, 06:03:34 PM

Crap, the link to the video didnt work. Should be better now.

Let's try it again....

Yup, lots of polishing is in order.......along with replacing the carpet that burned from my fuel fire...

...carpet?

« **Reply #703 on:** May 24, 2009, 08:56:01 AM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on May 24, 2009, 08:01:05 AM

...carpet?

Yah, I know....lame huh. I like my comfort though since we use this as a motorized air matress.

« **Reply #704 on:** May 24, 2009, 08:57:39 AM »

Quote from: jrork on May 24, 2009, 08:56:01 AM

Yah, I know....lame huh. I like my comfort though since we use this as a motorized air matress.

Just ribbin ya....

« **Reply #705 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:01:19 AM »

That's what I do, just cruise around @2500-3000. Only used 12 gallons of feul at temple Bar. At cruising speed we're running a 8:1 454, I noticed your boost gauge, You'll be in the same boat. THEN when ya wanna spool her up to 4500 or so, hold on.

« **Reply #706 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:04:38 AM »

Quote from: 76 Bonneville on May 24, 2009, 07:21:13 AM

Sounds like its ready for busuness John, just looking at that beast scares me. How much HP does it put out?

It's getting there. We didnt dyno it and are currently massively underdriving it so I can figure it out first and then we'll creep up on it a little at a time. Barry and Louis (Schlinder) are coaching me a ton on what to do with this thing. Great guys...

« **Reply #707 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:08:48 AM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on May 24, 2009, 09:01:19 AM

That's what I do, just cruise around @2500-3000. Only used 12 gallons of feul at temple Bar. At cruising speed we're running a 8:1 454, I noticed your boost gauge, You'll be in the same boat. THEN when ya wanna spool her up to 4500 or so, hold on.

Yah, I'm running almost 13% underdriven at the moment. Blower is likely using more than it's adding at the moment.

« **Reply #708 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:14:28 AM »

The Eliminator will "cruise" on plane at 2200 rpms (15 gears 15 prop) (about 34 mph) The 256 blower takes a lot of RPM to make boost so 2 to 3 K is max efficiency

« **Reply #709 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:22:37 AM »

I'm running 10 over and still pull vacume at cruise speeds. Prolly gotta go 20 over w/ a 671 before it gets crazy, gonna make heat at that point tho.

« **Reply #710 on:** May 24, 2009, 11:50:41 AM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on May 24, 2009, 09:22:37 AM

I'm running 10 over and still pull vacume at cruise speeds. Prolly gotta go 20 over w/ a 671 before it gets crazy, gonna make heat at that point tho.

Been reading re the theory of "less heat when more compression and less boost"

« **Reply #711 on:** May 24, 2009, 01:40:58 PM »

Had a line on a Chiller earlier in the year but the funds just were'nt there. Maybe next year...... In a perfect world, a chiller, and some go juice to stay as far away from detonation as possible is my hopes..

« **Reply #712 on:** June 06, 2009, 08:32:32 PM »

Quote from: jet boat performance on May 24, 2009, 11:50:41 AM

Been reading re the theory of "less heat when more compression and less boost"

Yup, Barry hooked me up at 8.75 for a ratio. More compression and less boost.

Well, after having massive issues with my manifold being decked by a blower company incorrectly and leaving a uneven surface and having put the blower on and off far too many times in the last few weeks, the motor is back together for good. The company felt bad about the issue and offered to fix it but to be honest they didnt impress me over the phone and since they messed up once, I was reluctant to let them mess up again.

On the other hand, Marv Hineman at BoostPower and Don Hampton at Hampton Blowers were fantastic guys and will get my business from now on. Just like our friends at JetBoatPerformance, outstanding service and tech advice without the attitude that I recieved at some of the other blower shops.

Barry Obler at Obnoxious Racing Engines was fantastic and had nothing to do with the screw up by the other company.

Now that the boat is back together and sounds so bad ass, I'm gonna clean the shop out and start to detail this pig out.

« **Reply #713 on:** June 07, 2009, 03:54:44 AM »

Looks great there John!!!

« **Reply #714 on:** July 02, 2009, 05:47:11 PM »

Tomorrow............................... .........

PS.....Marv Hineman is from BoostDaddy and is freakin awesome. Don't hesitate to talk to him along with Don Hampton at Hampton blower. Bad ass service and fantastic guys....................

« **Reply #715 on:** July 02, 2009, 09:01:43 PM »

Call me Grandpa and let me know "whats up" hope ya got your steering going R/L this time , I'll be having fun movin more sh*t (wowser wowser)

« **Reply #716 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:39:00 AM »

Will do Tommy. Maybe if you would sell some of that crap heavily discounted to your fellow SoCalJetBoats.com members, you wouldnt have to pack it....

« **Reply #717 on:** July 04, 2009, 10:20:11 AM »

Had a great day on the water yesterday. Given the motor, wiring, fuel system and impeller were all new I didnt have much faith but am thrilled with the outcome. No drama (other than a couple loose bolts).

Followed 95% of Barrys breakin instructions but messed up on the plug reading so I'll do better next time (sorry Barry). Most of the boating was in the 3500 rpm range but I did run it to 5000 rpm for one short run (see video) and couldnt be happier with the results. I was no where near hard into the pedal!!!

Am going to change the oil and pull the valve covers to make sure everything is good and do a solid plug read day next time.

Many thanks to Barry Obler of Obnoxious Racing Engines and Tommy, Josh and Rhonda at JetBoatPerformance. I appreciate the friendship I've made there.

Here's a quick video

« **Reply #718 on:** July 04, 2009, 10:56:09 AM »

The video sounds great, but it looks like you left the lens cap on

(there is no picture, only sound).

« **Reply #719 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:10:44 AM »

Quote from: crewchief22 on July 04, 2009, 10:56:09 AM

The video sounds great, but it looks like you left the lens cap on (there is no picture, only sound).

Try it now!!!

« **Reply #720 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:16:43 AM »

Looks great

« **Reply #721 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:57:46 AM »

Nice Boat! What lake were you on?

« **Reply #722 on:** July 04, 2009, 12:11:54 PM »

I guess I better get busy so I can catch up. Great looking and sounding ride.

« **Reply #723 on:** July 04, 2009, 01:22:32 PM »

Thanks guys. I'm really happy with it so far.

Quote from: jamesgib on July 04, 2009, 11:57:46 AM

Nice Boat! What lake were you on?

That's Dyes Inlet just below our house here. Good news is there's a fantastic boat launch and endless water with little to no attention paid to noise. The bad news is it's saltwater.

Smooth Salt water a minute away versus fresh water over 1 hour away and all but un-boatable on a weekend not to mention the noise police are everywhere.

« **Reply #724 on:** July 04, 2009, 01:26:59 PM »

I'm glad you decided to boat close to home. Now you can go just about any time you feel like it. Just wash down and flush out and you're good to go. I wish I were so lucky!

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