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gears for elsinore

I ran Firebird in may and was turning 6900 Rpm, 104mph best time of 10:22 with 15's in the v-drive. Is elsinore water any faster. Should I try 12's to have a better shot at 10:00's. I think the motor would like a few more r's. Prop is a menkens 11 1/4 x16. Boat is a sanger runner bottom.

I personally believe the water is very similar. What's your motor combo? I would do some T and T on Friday and run your current set up first and then go from there. How did the boat leave with the15s? Was it still pulling the 15s at Fireturd? You should have plenty of time to change gears. Pick your poison and have fun!!!

the motor is a 496. I am trying to get a lot closer to 10 flat as I know there are several boats in that bracket that are capable of running on the number.

Originally Posted by Desperado

the motor is a 496. I am trying to get a lot closer to 10 flat as I know there are several boats in that bracket that are capable of running on the number.

Give it a shot.. Can't hurt anything.. Just by the way things have been going, make sure the big gear goes on top.. I've seen/heard people doing that more in the last month than I have in my short life.. Good luck this weekend!!!

Originally Posted by stix818

Give it a shot.. Can't hurt anything.. Just by the way things have been going, make sure the big gear goes on top.. I've seen/heard people doing that more in the last month than I have in my short life.. Good luck this weekend!!!

who blabbed? But that was last year, that's all behind me now! lol

Wind her on up , hey , Ralph. When we gonna see ya at the races again?

Originally Posted by Desperado

I ran Firebird in may and was turning 6900 Rpm, 104mph best time of 10:22 with 15's in the v-drive. Is elsinore water any faster. Should I try 12's to have a better shot at 10:00's. I think the motor would like a few more r's. Prop is a menkens 11 1/4 x16. Boat is a sanger runner bottom.

12s would probably help. Also, an 11 1/4 is a big prop. I'd try something around 11 or even 10 7/8" diameter. Will help you early in the pass and also make it drive a bit easier. Wish were were gonna be there....Good luck.

Originally Posted by David 519

12s would probably help. Also, an 11 1/4 is a big prop. I'd try something around 11 or even 10 7/8" diameter. Will help you early in the pass and also make it drive a bit easier. Wish were were gonna be there....Good luck.

I was thinking the prop could use a little trim also, I am supposed to report rpms at a couple seconds into the run and Harold will make the call on that.

Originally Posted by David 519

12s would probably help. Also, an 11 1/4 is a big prop. I'd try something around 11 or even 10 7/8" diameter. Will help you early in the pass and also make it drive a bit easier. Wish were were gonna be there....Good luck.

I was thinking the same thing initially David but failed to mention it. I'm becoming a fan of the smaller diameters!!!

Originally Posted by Desperado

I was thinking the prop could use a little trim also, I am supposed to report rpms at a couple seconds into the run and Harold will make the call on that.

You mentioned Firebird in May, are you located in Phoenix? Where you at in your journey?

Originally Posted by stix818

You mentioned Firebird in May, are you located in Phoenix? Where you at in your journey?

just down the road in El Cajon. Be up at elsinore afternoon friday

Originally Posted by Desperado

just down the road in El Cajon. Be up at elsinore afternoon friday

Well good luck!!!!