post your cool summer pics

Am I missing something, where are the pics of Dallas's boat?

Now I see it, thanks BKH. That's a lot of HP, I'd love a ride sometime.

Anyone know how much HP a stock shaft and strut setup could take?

Ken, he doesnt have a stock motor- I believe he had motor problems and rebuilt the GT40 into a stroker. The 393w is an easy stroker to build- the only truly special piece is the 3.85" stroker crank (vs. 3.5" for the 351). Combine that with stock-length 351w rods and 302 pistons and you end up with 42 more cubes. I believe 393 ci would include a .030" overbore.

As far as power handling goes, I believe the 502 python motor used the same 1.23 tranny and shaft that the standard motors used- so we know its good for at least 425 hp. Im sure Bill Burgess (SS-201) can give some good info on the power handling ability of the 1:1 components.

I'm not looking to stir anything up, but man, that's some serious powerEngine.

Ken

Looks to be a pretty powerful motor- but those MC's sure need it. Look at the numbers from last year's Waterski Magazine boat buyers guide- the Prostar 190 with the 350 hp MCX was over a second slower to 36 and was 4 MPH slower (it topped out at 42) than the SN 196 with the 330 Excalibur. The MC just has a ton of wetted surface and a hook on the back of the hull- doesnt make for a lot of speed.

I would imagine that 393 that Dallas has will turn well over 5k. Ive seen stock GT40's that can turn close to that, though the 90-96 hull is faster than the TSC1. I can do 4800-5100 depending on the prop. JR VIC is currently tuning his '92 with the Hiteks and other upgrades and just reached 52 MPH @ 5400 RPM.

I dug up a couple of pics from this past season.

First launch


Double your fun


First timer picked it up quite well


Atleast she went out swinging


A well deserved rest, notice the backup boat on the lift.

Ok, lets pull the fatman chair out of the living room to use on the deckboat & set up the banquet tables out in the water! Gotta party w/ this group!

Ive seen this before, Cla$$ic Pringles overdose. Never give the girls anything but beer.
The 88 looks sharp in that pic!

Looks like she got it in the Can too many times that day, the PLBC signature!!

Alan, hopefully you don't mind me hijacking your thread with these. Nobody was seriously injured. They were tired from all the SKIING.

Look what I uncover as I'm looking for my shoes


Making use of the pullout PLBC mentioned


Must be something about this chair?


Some spooning action on the lawn


A little too much sun for whitey

Your darn right we are. I'm flying in to Chicago Sunday Afternoon. Planning to meet you guys Monday the 15th. Only problem is, after we get together, I have to get myself over to Itasca. How far is that? BKH

81nautique wrote: Ordered a lot of parts for the boat but haven't done a darn thing to it yet.

Alan, I a$$ume the intake made it to you OK?

TRBenj wrote: 81nautique wrote: Ordered a lot of parts for the boat but haven't done a darn thing to it yet. Alan, I a$$ume the intake made it to you OK?

Not yet Tim, But I tracked it and it should be here today

BKH, Itasca is a solid 30-45 minutes from skokie/glenview (depending on traffic/time), really no good way to get there. Are you still going to be in skokie? We can find a place closer if necessary.

PLBC wrote: BKH, Itasca is a solid 30-45 minutes from skokie/glenview (depending on traffic/time), really no good way to get there. Are you still going to be in skokie? We can find a place closer if necessary.

I need to be in Skokie Sunday night, and during the day. Then I have a hotel in Itasca Monday night, and morning meetings on Tuesday. When I get off work Monday, I plan to meet you guys. Is there anything between Itasca and Skokie? Could we just meet in Skokie to avoid the drive to Glenview first? I'm the guest, let me know. I figure these cab rides are going to be expensive, but I should have 1 or 2 others with me. BKH