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Unread 04-20-2007, 11:47 PM
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The 165 inline 6. Took it out for an extended break-in ride. Started right up. I took it easy and varied the rpms for about an hour then, headed out to sea. Rode around for awhile and trolled back in. It runs alot smoother and is already faster w/o going to WOT.
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Unread 04-20-2007, 11:59 PM
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sounds good H H get some pics and post post post ;D best of luck with her
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Good job HH!
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Congrats, Hammerhead!!... ;) ...glad to hear she's runnin' again ;D ...
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Good Job. ;)
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ThanX guys. Can't take credit for the install...but, I paid for it. *;)
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Sounds good !! Now get fishing!
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Unread 04-22-2007, 06:30 PM
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What the cubic displacement 258 ?? looks good and can't kill a straight six
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Chevy 250 = 165 HP In a boat motor, but in a car its about 140, they have a different cam in boats.
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