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Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:20 pm
by Big Block Power
akorcovelos wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:19 pm
No, they were factory satin finish before. I've been on the Chain most my life, I'm a master mud puddle navigator.
Right. I've only been on it once. I might have to drive down fur a Thursday night races.
I like the house with the slide down it.
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:34 pm
by akorcovelos
We'll be at all the races, you're always welcome to use our private launch!
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:35 pm
by Big Block Power
akorcovelos wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:34 pm
We'll be at all the races, you're always welcome to use our private launch!
I'll just drive down and leave the boat at home. I have a few crownline friends there as well.
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:37 pm
by akorcovelos
I'll save a cup holder for you!
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 5:05 pm
by Big Block Power
akorcovelos wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2019 4:37 pm
I'll save a cup holder for you!
Thanks I'll see what I can do. That's all at Blarney's right.
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:10 pm
by akorcovelos
Yes sir, but we don't usually go to the island, we anchor right along the race course and watch from the boat.
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:24 pm
by Big Block Power
Well I got my ecu back and sad to say it doesnt look any diff then when I sent it to them. Lol
It's hard to justify something you can't see.
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:59 pm
by AsLan7
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Congrats BBP!...and I can totally relate as I got my Merc VV module today..
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Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:32 pm
by akorcovelos
60* and the lakes should be opened next week!
Reworked props and drive shower is done. Put the oldest to work cleaning the drive before I put the shower on it.
Batteries are charging, and I’m going to look at the trim switch today yet. Sunday I’ll be tackling the steering cable and new wheel. Technically that’s it to get her wet, but there’s other stuff I’ll be picking away at when it’s on the trailer.
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Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:33 pm
by akorcovelos
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Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:54 pm
by AsLan7
Those are great pics akor!
....and you just made a Merc customer for life. He put a spit-shine on that outdrive.

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Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:03 pm
by cmattj
Looking good! Props are clocked and ready to show you 60+. Great time of year to test as you know DA is low).
We’ll be standing by!
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:38 am
by akorcovelos
I know, hoping to get on the water next weekend. Lakes are no wake now due to flooding, but forecast looks good for the next 10 days. I have 1/4 tank of regular to burn before I can swap the new ECU in, so I'll get a good comparison of performance with the new props, then performance with the new props and tune.
Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:10 pm
by akorcovelos
First day back on the water. Conditions were nearly identical to last year and I’m stoked to report just the prop work got me 2 mph! I ran the last of the regular fuel out of her, so next is swapping in the Whipple ECU and putting half a tank of premium in. At 59mph I have to believe I can hit 62mph with the tune. We shall
See!
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Re: '96 252 454 Magnum performance benchmark
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:28 pm
by Big Block Power
Good luck and sweet!!!! Can't come soon enough. Always have this Sunday!!