more progress pics

[steelcomp]

for those of you who have been following my project, here's where it's at as of tonight. It's finally coming together.
Here's a mock-up of the transom adapter, pump and steering (with exception of that droop...I'll be changing that) This was last weekend.
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[steelcomp]

This is as of tonight. The transom adapter, suction, pump braces, tunnel plates,etc. are done, instaled, sealed...permanento. Impellers are installed, clearanced, ready to go. Still waiting on the "droop", then I can finish the steering.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1075_0003.jpg
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[steelcomp]

Here's what's going on inside. Jetaway installed, filled with oil, done. Fuel pump and lines installed, new rails mounted, other pump brace in progress.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1081_0003.jpg
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[steelcomp]

I've got one seat installed for now, the Calgo is mounted, cables routed. Still need to mount the throttle and shift lever.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1083_0003.jpg
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Here's a close-up of the seat.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1058.jpg
So there it is. Shouldn't be long now. Looks like PT2 is a go.
Thanks for taking time to check it out. :D

[steelcomp]

That is looking focking great bud. But on to my noobie question. What is that billet looking piece on the front of the pump? And what exactly is a jetaway? Sorry to steal your thread :DNo worries. That billet thing is the Jetaway, which is a ratcheting device that allows the pump to freewheel in case of an engine lock-up. It can also be used as a neutral for trailer running, and not spinning the pump.

[RCB19]

Looks pretty flawless Steely Dan. Did you ever get the battery mounting figured out? Again!!! Nice rigging job!

[MikeF]

Like'n that inside transom support plate. Looking forward to seeing what it will run! :cool:

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

looking good scott;) What bowl is that? It looks like a dominator but not sure. What are you running for impeller??

[steelcomp]

looking good scott;) What bowl is that? It looks like a dominator but not sure. What are you running for impeller??Michael, yes, it's a Dominator. I'm running a B/C stainless with an inducer.
RCB19...thanks...I did get the battery thing worked out. Thanks again for the info.

[shaun]

Where'd you get your railkit from?
Hey, lets try to keep these pics at least 640x480... i want to see more detail :D

[poncho-pwr]

Looks nice! What kind of droop will you be running?

[blown428fe]

Steelcomp- Looks mint, whats that aluminum angle that sits above your pump on the outside of your plate?

[3 daytona`s]

The thing looks perfect I LOVE Calgo steering.You should be proud.

[steelcomp]

Thanks 3 D's...I'll be proud when it floats. :rolleyes: :D
Blown428, that's another part of the pump brace. Kind of an afterthought...that's why it isn't painted or polished.
Poncho...not sure what I'm doing for a droop at this moment. I have a couple ideas.
Shaun, I bought some alum. angle and made it. I'll see what I can do about some better pics for ya. :D
Thanks again for the compliments.

[YeLLowBoaT]

So is the calgo steering like the old sail boat steering?? Its a cable wraped around a hup, It pushes and pulls in both directions? I need a steering set up for my project... how much???( why do I have the feeling like its going to hurt...)

[BAE_557]

SC,
Your project is looking great, very well engineered and fabricated as expected. What factors did you use to calculate the correct engine placement in this application? Also, are you planning to run some type a pop-off valve?
Again, great job
-William

[Wicked Performance Boats]

SC, Looks puss!!!! Hurry let's get to the water. BL

[DEL51]

WoW! :)

[Cs19]

ITS NICE TO SEE IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT SPENDS EVERY MINUTE OF THEIR TIME WORKING ON THEIR BOAT. :sleeping:
LOOKS INCREDIBLE STEELCOMP, KEEP IT UP.

[steelcomp]

ITS NICE TO SEE IM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT SPENDS EVERY MINUTE OF THEIR TIME WORKING ON THEIR BOAT. :sleeping:
LOOKS INCREDIBLE STEELCOMP, KEEP IT UP.
:rolleyes:Thanks Chris.
I have no life...my life is boat.
Must finish....must keep going...must not give up...:cry: :rollside:
BAE...thanks. I know you can appreciate the time invested. AFA the engine location, it's just going a little ahead of where it was before. :wink:
A pop-off isn't in the immediate future, but I movd the intake out far enough to add one later if necessary.
YellowBoat...that's the basic idea of the Calgo. Push-pull cable. "Bout 800 bones gets you one.

[Cs19]

Must finish....must keep going...must not give up...:cry: :rollside:
YellowBoat...that's the basic idea of the Calgo. Push-pull cable.
Thats it..just keep telling yourself "one more hour" and eventually youll be close.
Isnt calgo "pull-pull" ? :)

[mares98]

Here's what's going on inside. Jetaway installed, filled with oil, done. Fuel pump and lines installed, new rails mounted, other pump brace in progress.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1081_0003.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1082_0003.jpg
very nice work. my garage was 101 degrees at night while sanding the inside of the boat. No fun IN THE HEAT!

[Dogballs]

Steel get the motor in that badboy already 6 days till the Power Tour! Post some picks when you drop her in.

[steelcomp]

Thanks Mares, that would suck having to sand in that kind of heat...at night! I sweated my a$$ off here in the 80's!
CS...you're right. The calgo is pul-pull. My bad.
This week I made the other pump brace, installed the steering helm and inner cables, steering hub and wheel, made the other pump brace, battery hold down, and finished up some electrical.
Today the motor goes in, and hopefully by the end of the weekend, I'll have all the plumbing done.
My ignition won't be here untill Monday, and the throttle from Lightning maybe wednesday.

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Do you have any specs/pics on the engine that's going in her? Can't wait to see the motor in place.:D
Motor, one word.............................SICK!!!!!!!! Scott has been spending some serious time on this bad boy. THe mill makes a sick ammount of hp.

[steelcomp]

Do you have any specs/pics on the engine that's going in her? Can't wait to see the motor in place.:D
You can do a search in the Gearheads section for "steel 467". It's your basic 454, .060 over, alum heads, tunnel ram and solid roller. :D

[Gearhead]

BASIC?..... I don't think so.....
Boat is looking GREAT!

[FuelInMyVeins82]

I like the pump the black w/ the white looks rad

[steelcomp]

BASIC?..... I don't think so.....
Boat is looking GREAT!...wink-wink...nod-nod...say no more, say no more... :wink:
Thanks Steven :D

[Jeanyus]

SC nice job on your boat !
Aren't you the guy who told me It's not a good idea to lay a holley fuel pump on it's side.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1081_0003.jpg

[djdtpr]

You can do a search in the Gearheads section for "steel 467". It's your basic 454, .060 over, alum heads, tunnel ram and solid roller. :D
Scott what did it make?We got 786 out of one we got at 7100 now it has 200 of n2o on it and loves it.

[steelcomp]

SC nice job on your boat !
Aren't you the guy who told me It's not a good idea to lay a holley fuel pump on it's side.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1729100_1081_0003.jpg
Nope...that wasn't me. What was the reason for not laying one on it's side??

[steelcomp]

Scott what did it make?We got 786 out of one we got at 7100 now it has 200 of n2o on it and loves it.
Made 821 hp @ 7100, and 679 lbs/ft @ 5500. Made over 600 lbs/ft from 4700 on up. There could be a bottle in this motor's future...ya never know. :p

[Cs19]

Scott what did it make?We got 786 out of one we got at 7100 now it has 200 of n2o on it and loves it.
WJ,did you run the bottle on the dyno?

[Dogballs]

Made 821 hp @ 7100, and 679 lbs/ft @ 5500. Made over 600 lbs/ft from 4700 on up. There could be a bottle in this motor's future...ya never know. :p
There is definitly going to be a bottle in my future. Bottle of Boons!

['75 Miller]

Hey Steel, Matt here. I'm somewhat of a newbie. Thanks for posting up such detailed info on your build. It's always informative (to me, at least) when guys get into the details of what they're running as well as their reasoning behind the choices.
My 509 makes around the same power as your engine (w/ a 150 shot & pump gas) and I'm wondering what fuel pump you plan to run?
Thanks again & good luck getting your boat ready for the Tour.

[steelcomp]

Hey Steel, Matt here. I'm somewhat of a newbie. Thanks for posting up such detailed info on your build. It's always informative (to me, at least) when guys get into the details of what they're running as well as their reasoning behind the choices.
My 509 makes around the same power as your engine (w/ a 150 shot & pump gas) and I'm wondering what fuel pump you plan to run?
Thanks again & good luck getting your boat ready for the Tour.Hey Mat, for now, I'm running the Holley Black pump. 140 gph.

[steelcomp]

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[steelcomp]

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[steelcomp]

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[jetboat]

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sweet!question,why two fles plates?

[steelcomp]

Because of the high compression, I have to run two starters, and they have to run with two seperate flex plates.
Naw, J/K. It's a reflection.

[jetboat]

Because of the high compression, I have to run two starters, and they have to run with two seperate flex plates.
Naw, J/K. It's a reflection.
thanks,have to replace my flexplate this week,the new starter chewed a few teeth,plus sounded like hitting the plate wit a hammer,hope the new one is less .its going on a bbf.

[Gearhead]

Hey Scott,
Isn't it about time for an update??? :) :) :)
The last progress report was looking real good. I'm hoping you get her out soon!
Gearhead

[steelcomp]

Hey Steven,
Boat's basically done, just waiting on a starter part that's been backordered. Shipped today, sould be here tomorrow. I hope to get on the water this weekend, but it's going to be a zoo at the local...might just wait 'till one day next week. Then Ming.
I'll get some video of the first fire in the driveway, and the test trip.

[XClutchboy725]

That motor is beautiful! I love lots of attention to detail...nice job!

[IMPATIENT 1]

sick set-up! :crossx:

[djdtpr]

WJ,did you run the bottle on the dyno?
Nop just the motor we originaly werent planning on squizing this motor but after a few beers and serious shittt talking well you can guess the rest.
Me WJ i think you need to look at your pro stock setup you got my stuff is basic junk.

[RACER J]

Hi new to posting just wanted to say (hope you keep a spare fuel pump with you) I have been let down by the new holley black fuel pumps to many times in my drag car. They sure dont make them like they used to.I made the switch to BG. And no it is not a good idea to mount that pump on its side if it leaks the fuel can run to the elec. wires :cry: just my .02.your set up is to sweet to have it turn black from fire smoke :mad:

[steelcomp]

Hi new to posting just wanted to say (hope you keep a spare fuel pump with you) I have been let down by the new holley black fuel pumps to many times in my drag car. They sure dont make them like they used to.I made the switch to BG. And no it is not a good idea to mount that pump on its side if it leaks the fuel can run to the elec. wires :cry: just my .02.your set up is to sweet to have it turn black from fire smoke :mad:Thanks RacerJ...that pump's been in there for 4 yrs., but I am considering upgrading. I'll take it under advisement about the mounting. Thanks.