go devil engine building project

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by ron sharpe, Sep 19, 2002.

  1. ron sharpe
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    ron sharpe New Member

    I am building an engine like a go devil ,using a 66 horse 3cyl subaru car engine. It's peak power is at 5300 rpm's ,and it will be a direct drive 1:1 ratio. I am going to put it on a 14' lund and use it forhauling about 1000 lbs fully loadedup a shallow river. what prop should I use
     
  2. duluthboats
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    duluthboats Senior Dreamer

    That 1000lbs, is that total displacement, boat, motor, gear, fuel, passengers?
    Gary
     
  3. ron sharpe
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    ron sharpe New Member

    yes that is every thing
     

  4. duluthboats
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    duluthboats Senior Dreamer

    Well now that I’ve had a look at the GoDevil ( http://www.godevil.com/ ), I’m thinking I can’t help you. I might point out that you have about 3 times the hp you need and way to much rpm. This is a wild looking prop. I would talk to the people that build these things.
    Gary

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