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Old 06-02-2008, 11:39 AM
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Figured you guys would enjoy this. It's a 2002 Malibu Response with an Indmar LS1 in it rated at I believe 405 HP. Definitely the fastest inboard I've driven and best ski wake I've ever skiied on (the all aluminum engine helps that tremendously). We used to have a mercruiser 454 powered Malibu with a 400 HP rating and this still feels faster. Tops out at about 56 mph, but gets there quick especially in the midrange! Not to mention, it corners on rails being a small inboard boat with tracking fins. Some pics:








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sick dude!! ive always wanted to do this
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that is all sorts of badass.
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that thing is sweet!
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Damn! Looks like fun!
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Awesome!
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That looks fun as hell. I wish I had the money to do this.

No MAF? Speed density tune?
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i think its missing a magnacharger on top there :-)
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thas really cool congrats and awesome toy!
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pcitures of the ECM? I assume it is a MEFI style controller.

If my 351 goes out in my 94 sport nautique, it will get LSx repowered



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That is all sorts of amazing. Enjoy that thing man, I know I would.
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Really cool! looks like changing the plugs would be a lot easier !

A Fast 90/90 setup would probably jump up that top speed if you ever needed it!
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These boats come from the manufacture with the lsx based motors, they have one now that has the ls7 powerplant. http://www.malibuboats.com/Default.aspx?pageID=5

check out the zo6 boat.
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Cool your TA looks more fun still!
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wow impressive. You gotta post some vids dude!!!!
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holy crap thats freaking sweet.
i couldnt imagine the fun that thing must give around!


and i thought my jetski was fast!
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Thanks for posting. That is awesome!
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I have seen these at the lake.....sweet. I run a Champion with a 175 Mercury outboard. 74 MPH on the water is sick as hell......
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