Newbie to V-DRIVE!!!! Warning!!!

[Clutch]

OK guy's and gal's
Help lot's of ?'s, have never had a v-drive but have rode in one.I'ts like a race car w/ slicks.. as I have a jet. ok. The boat is a 68 sanger flat that we want to set up for pe class 8.00 et is this right? We will be running a 440 chev in the BAF class.1 st ? how far do you set the motor back in the boat ? Does this go off of CG center of gravity or is there a set amount you put it from the back of the boat?
thank You russell

[ACCEPTENCE]

Sup Rus???
Welcome to the boards;)

[Sangster]

Originally posted by Clutch
OK guy's and gal's
Help lot's of ?'s, have never had a v-drive but have rode in one.I'ts like a race car w/ slicks.. as I have a jet. ok. The boat is a 68 sanger flat that we want to set up for pe class 8.00 et is this right? We will be running a 440 chev in the BAF class.1 st ? how far do you set the motor back in the boat ? Does this go off of CG center of gravity or is there a set amount you put it from the back of the boat?
thank You russell
Where's Brodie when ya need him.........:cool: :cool: :cool:

[Fiat48]

Originally posted by Clutch
OK guy's and gal's
Help lot's of ?'s, have never had a v-drive but have rode in one.I'ts like a race car w/ slicks.. as I have a jet. ok. The boat is a 68 sanger flat that we want to set up for pe class 8.00 et is this right? We will be running a 440 chev in the BAF class.1 st ? how far do you set the motor back in the boat ? Does this go off of CG center of gravity or is there a set amount you put it from the back of the boat?
thank You russell
Are you sure you want to start out blown alcohol and 8 seconds?
I believe I have seen a sanger run the 9 second (TE) class up in Oregon racing with CVDBA. Could have been the 8 second class. One of the guys here might know him and route you his direction for some advise.

[Clutch]

Hi Fiat 48
Well not for sure we're looking to run around 140 mph figure the motor will make 1100 hp, we don't know what the hull weighs of if that matters since it's mostly out of the water. Like I said we have lots of ?'s

[Moneypitt]

1st answer: Speed costs money, how fast do you really want to go?.....How much money? Well, take a good guess at what you think it wiil cost, and multiply that number by your phone number, that will get you in the ball park. BTW, there is very little about a boat that resembles anything about a drag car, and 140 on the water is a whole lot faster than 140 on land, I know that sounds impossible, but it's true. There are plenty of guys here to help you with this project, I just hope you're rich, or know a loan officer at the local bank..........Moneypitt

[Fiat48]

Moneypitt :D :D :eek: phone number multiplier. I always thought is was money square root. :p

[Sangerboy]

Not just with the phone # and square root but it's exponential:eek: After establishing a baseline the first extra 5mph cost you 100.00 the next 5 mph cost you 1000.00 and the next 5 mph comes at a cost of 10,000.00 etc. BTW Clutch if you want to go that fast make the '68 Sanger into a nice lake/ski boat and get yourself a good runnerbottom:)

[Rexone]

I suggest you contact Jim Anderson here on the forum. He's an expert in the 140+ range. And he makes one hell of a taco too.

[Morg]

Originally posted by Rexone
I suggest you contact Jim Anderson here on the forum. He's an expert in the 140+ range. And he makes one hell of a taco too.
Word:D

[Clutch]

OK now can we be serious???Yes I realize a 68 sanger is not the best choice but I had to sell my TAF capsule that ran 4.00'S haha. I know ALL about the money thing, trust me. can someone send jim my way, or how can we get in touch w/ him. Let's 140 mph all the same( land ) crawl out,(air) get scooped up in a trash bag, (water) wait to quit skipping like a rock and hope there's enough to get picked up in your ballistic pants?? yes/no?

[Clutch]

Oh yea
BOAT Break Out Another Thousand have spent several as I am sure you'll have.BUT DAMN IT's FUN!!

[Clutch]

Runner Bottom? what's the difference got pic's??

[Rexone]

Hey Clutch I think Jim lives real close to you. And like I said boy does he make one hell of a taco.

[Pee Dub]

Partner, you're in for one hell of a rude awakening.

[sgdiv7]

Hey there 126Driver are you trying to suck us into another one of your boating fantasies?
BTW will you be at the Long beach rece?

[FasterPussyCat]

Originally posted by Clutch
OK now can we be serious???Yes I realize a 68 sanger is not the best choice but I had to sell my TAF capsule that ran 4.00'S haha. I know ALL about the money thing, trust me. can someone send jim my way, or how can we get in touch w/ him. Let's 140 mph all the same( land ) crawl out,(air) get scooped up in a trash bag, (water) wait to quit skipping like a rock and hope there's enough to get picked up in your ballistic pants?? yes/no?
I HAD A OLD 68 SANGER ABOUT 30 YEARS AGO
IT WAS A FUN BOAT

[SpongeBob SquarePants]

68 Sanger is a great boat to go 140 in!! you should but some nitro in it and go 170. My boat goes 150 it has too jet ski motors 1500hp here is a picture of it
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/1661spongebobboat.jpg

[Clutch]

hey
faster pussy cat we haven't built it yet we'll be working on it this winter. I don't know if we can make it run that fast or not?Is 140 unrealistic?:idea:

[Rexone]

Hey clutch don't forget the change the throwout bearing.

[PE 316]

Originally posted by Clutch
Is 140 unrealistic?:idea:
I'll "bite" (if this is NOT a "hoax")...
In my honest opinion, I think that your $$$ would be better spent on trying to make a newer vintage (read 1980's and newer) RUNNER-BOTTOM such as a Cole, Hondo, Canyon, etc... go fast.
With the weight of your '68 Sanger (probably 900 lbs BARE) it will take ALL of your 1,100 H.P. (depending on gearing) to hit MAYBE 110 M.PH. once it is set-up properly.
The same amount of horsepower in a properly set-up 500-600 lb. runner-bottom described above will probably net you somewhere in the neighborhood of 125 M.PH.
Also, these M.P.H. numbers I'm referring to are in the 1/4 mile, not the "standard" lake drag race (1/2 mile or so)...

[Bense468]

Originally posted by Rexone
Hey Clutch I think Jim lives real close to you. And like I said boy does he make one hell of a taco.
Thats just wrong if this guy is for real.

[Rexone]

Originally posted by Bense468
Thats just wrong if this guy is for real.
Hopefully if that's the case Clutch has a sense of humor. :D :eek:

[Brodie]

Originally posted by Clutch
hey
faster pussy cat we haven't built it yet we'll be working on it this winter. I don't know if we can make it run that fast or not?Is 140 unrealistic?:idea:
Dude you can do it. That ol Sanger was born to run 143.56 according to ol Sanger Jack's manuel.
I seen this one 67 runnin a Dodge Blower motor was doin 157 at the Sacratamento lake festival,,,

[Morg]

Word up Brodie:D

[ColeTR1]

Originally posted by PE 316
I'll "bite" (if this is NOT a "hoax")...
In my honest opinion, I think that your $$$ would be better spent on trying to make a newer vintage (read 1980's and newer) RUNNER-BOTTOM such as a Cole, Hondo, Canyon, etc... go fast.
With the weight of your '68 Sanger (probably 900 lbs BARE) it will take ALL of your 1,100 H.P. (depending on gearing) to hit MAYBE 110 M.PH. once it is set-up properly.
The same amount of horsepower in a properly set-up 500-600 lb. runner-bottom described above will probably net you somewhere in the neighborhood of 125 M.PH.
Also, these M.P.H. numbers I'm referring to are in the 1/4 mile, not the "standard" lake drag race (1/2 mile or so)...
I will second that!! if you have a motor that makes 1100hp you can step up and buy a good boat to put it in. Plus you will need a lot more the 1100 to run a buck forty.

[Clutch]

Nope no hoax here and yes I do have a good sense of humor.I think you have to in here you guy's don't cut any slack:D :D :D But the old sanger is what we have all ready got it was the right price so we'll have to run w/ it just need some GOOD advice since we have never had a v-drive,I know it's not rocket science but no use in being stupid about it and getting hurt.:cool:

[ColeTR1]

Originally posted by Clutch
Nope no hoax here just need some GOOD advice since we have never had a v-drive,I know it's not rocket science but no use in being stupid about it and getting hurt.:cool:
Here is some good advice. Turn the sanger into a ski boat that's all it good for. If you what to go fast and not get hurt here is something to put that 1100hp in.
Buy This (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53723)