More strut stuff

[superdave013]

Ok, I am now dead set on getting a new strut. I have been resisting doing it but I've known all along that it's what I need to do.
Good by with the 9 degree bolt on strut. Hello new drop through.
I've head to run a 7 to a 7.5 degree. What about splitting the difference and doing a 7.25 degree? Hell it will be what ever angle I mount it anyway right?
But the real point of this post is this.
Should I make it out of s.s. or 4130?
I like the way the 316L s.s. looks and if it's strong enough for my 572" turbo deal I'll use it. If not I'll stick with 4130.
Ok, boatguy222, are you happy now?

[GofastRacer]

superdave013:
Ok, I am now dead set on getting a new strut. I have been resisting doing it but I've known all along that it's what I need to do.
Good by with the 9 degree bolt on strut. Hello new drop through.
I've head to run a 7 to a 7.5 degree. What about splitting the difference and doing a 7.25 degree? Hell it will be what ever angle I mount it anyway right?
But the real point of this post is this.
Should I make it out of s.s. or 4130?
I like the way the 316L s.s. looks and if it's strong enough for my 572" turbo deal I'll use it. If not I'll stick with 4130.
Ok, boatguy222, are you happy now?You can't see it anyways so stick with 4130!!. When you buy a drop through, you specify the angle just like a bolt on, the part that's in the boat is straight up, otherwise, it will be a bitch making a mount for it!.. :)
[ December 13, 2002, 09:39 AM: Message edited by: GofastRacer ]

[schiada96]

Sd 316 is plenty strong, It will rip the bottom of the boat apart before that breaks.

[superdave013]

schiada96:
Sd 316 is plenty strong, It will rip the bottom of the boat apart before that breaks.Ok, you da man on that so I'll put my life on the line with what ever you come up with. I know e-tickets strut looked real nice.
I'm running a 1 1/8" propshaft too. :D

[schiada96]

Sd yeah it looks nice still not done. I promised for this weekend. And I've got a lot of stuff going on. His motor is going to be pretty strong. Jim Lang is doing the assembly.

[superdave013]

schiada96:
Sd yeah it looks nice still not done. I promised for this weekend. And I've got a lot of stuff going on. His motor is going to be pretty strong. Jim Lang is doing the assembly.Well mine should be a little easier. I'll mount the strut first and then the V Drive.

[boatguy222]

superdave013
Ok, boatguy222, are you happy now?[/QB]SD,
Yes, I am. I think that you will be to :D Email me if you want my set-up measurements, they are very close to what these guys are setting up the 21's at. wink

[e-ticket]

smilespi One strong purple motor! smilespi