383 LS1 Jet Boat - finally done! Now with video...
05-31-2011, 03:14 PM
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383 LS1 Jet Boat - finally done! Now with video... Well…it’s finally done (mostly). All I have left to do is pressure test some the fresh water connections and put the back seat in.
This is my 2nd LS1 swap into a jet boat and this is by far the "cleaner" of the two. You can search my old threads for that if you want.
Specs:
21’ Liberator with Dominator pump
383 LS1
238/244 Hyd. Roller
MTI Stg 3 241 Cast Heads
Yella Terra Rockers
Rewarder Water Injected Through Transom Headers
Edelbrock Performer Intake
850 Carb
MSD 6LS
Closed Cooling System
EDIT: Video and speed from 8/3/11 on the Maumee river in Toledo, OH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRyGojKq3SI Not what I was hoping for, but truthful:
EDIT: Heater hose ports are now looped with a molded 5/8" to 3/4" hose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReayA7lM5gE
This is my 2nd LS1 swap into a jet boat and this is by far the "cleaner" of the two. You can search my old threads for that if you want.
Specs:
21’ Liberator with Dominator pump
383 LS1
238/244 Hyd. Roller
MTI Stg 3 241 Cast Heads
Yella Terra Rockers
Rewarder Water Injected Through Transom Headers
Edelbrock Performer Intake
850 Carb
MSD 6LS
Closed Cooling System
EDIT: Video and speed from 8/3/11 on the Maumee river in Toledo, OH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRyGojKq3SI Not what I was hoping for, but truthful:
EDIT: Heater hose ports are now looped with a molded 5/8" to 3/4" hose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReayA7lM5gE
Last edited by FormulaZR; 08-15-2011 at 08:32 AM.
05-31-2011, 05:53 PM
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Man. Looks right at home in there. Good work.
You don't have any issues with the heater hose lines completely blocked like that? I thought they needed at least the U hose.
You don't have any issues with the heater hose lines completely blocked like that? I thought they needed at least the U hose.
06-03-2011, 10:02 AM
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That thing is sick! Im starting my build now, planning on a single turbo EFI setup.
Who's headers are those?
What Oil pan did you use?
That thing is sick bye the way, Im still shopping for a nice boat, I'd love to find a nice tunnel hull.
Who's headers are those?
What Oil pan did you use?
That thing is sick bye the way, Im still shopping for a nice boat, I'd love to find a nice tunnel hull.
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06-03-2011, 11:52 AM
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The oil pan is a stock F-body pan, but with a Canton 90* remote oil filter adapter and an oil drain kit.
I have been back and forth with a turbo motor. I finally decided just to run what I had for now. I would've had to get new pistons for this motor to run FI and I just felt like I had already spent enough on this boat.
As for a tunnel hull; I would call Dave Adams at Liberator in Crowley, Tx. He makes all the Liberator tunnel hulls and he's one helluva nice guy.
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06-03-2011, 02:04 PM
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Thanks for the info!
Yeah, i feel ya on the turbo setup... I've spent maybe 20 hours this week searching for more info. Crowley isn't far from me at all, I might have to go over there and see what he's got!
Worse comes to worse, I'll run N/A this season and tinker during the winter!
Yeah, i feel ya on the turbo setup... I've spent maybe 20 hours this week searching for more info. Crowley isn't far from me at all, I might have to go over there and see what he's got!
Worse comes to worse, I'll run N/A this season and tinker during the winter!
06-03-2011, 02:54 PM
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Dave said his boat was a little bigger and faster (assuming similar setups of course) than the Eliminator.
I do know the Liberator rides a little smoother...
Thanks for the info!
Yeah, i feel ya on the turbo setup... I've spent maybe 20 hours this week searching for more info. Crowley isn't far from me at all, I might have to go over there and see what he's got!
Worse comes to worse, I'll run N/A this season and tinker during the winter!
Yeah, i feel ya on the turbo setup... I've spent maybe 20 hours this week searching for more info. Crowley isn't far from me at all, I might have to go over there and see what he's got!
Worse comes to worse, I'll run N/A this season and tinker during the winter!
Give Dave a call at 817-297-2465 and tell him Zach told you to call.
I'm instructed to give Dave a full performance report. Depending on how it goes, he may start building "factory" LSx powered boats...
06-04-2011, 11:35 AM
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Looks real nice. But why not use the oem EFI and make it alot easier on the pocketbook?
06-04-2011, 04:24 PM
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Thanks for the kind words guys, hope to have a vid of the boat tomorrow. I will probably either get the chrome coil covers; or do something out of sheetmetal or go with the MSD coils and powdercoat the brackets red.
Replacing the entire fuel system of the boat, buying an ECU/harness, injectors, fuel rails, intake, throttle body, etc was a LOT more expensive than an MSD 6010 and Performer RPM intake.
I may go to EFI at some point...but not for a while.
I may go to EFI at some point...but not for a while.
06-11-2011, 09:06 AM
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Thanks for the kind words guys, hope to have a vid of the boat tomorrow. I will probably either get the chrome coil covers; or do something out of sheetmetal or go with the MSD coils and powdercoat the brackets red.
Replacing the entire fuel system of the boat, buying an ECU/harness, injectors, fuel rails, intake, throttle body, etc was a LOT more expensive than an MSD 6010 and Performer RPM intake.
I may go to EFI at some point...but not for a while.
Replacing the entire fuel system of the boat, buying an ECU/harness, injectors, fuel rails, intake, throttle body, etc was a LOT more expensive than an MSD 6010 and Performer RPM intake.
I may go to EFI at some point...but not for a while.
