Spectra 24XS V-Drive questions.....

[SPECTRABRENT]

Brent , when are you going to post some pictures of your XS ?
Been a long haul ,bet it's coming out stunning .If I replace the LS-6 ever, I would marinize a ZZ572 for it.Me and a friend are just going to do that for this 35' project >
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Dave Sammonds is doing the rigging on my Spectra and it should come out
NICE. As for pics I will see if Dave canm post some.
That 572 would be a good choice in power for your Spectra.
Brent

[BobbyB]

If I replace the LS-6 ever, I would marinize a ZZ572 for it.
How do you MARINIZE the crate engines? I noticed that the Goodwrench crate motors note that they are not for marine applications. What's the diff? :messedup:

[spectras only]

Custom, GM will not warrant these engines in boats ,so you're on your own . I can get them for around 12K cdn, so it's cheap comparing it to any merc or built mill.
They come with brass plugs already , electronic breakerless distributor and the rest you use from your existing engine.I'll post pictures in the future when we start installing it in the project boat . BTW Brent ,that's a canopy boat in the picture .You know it's a "Wetcoast Special" for all seasons use :wink:

[Beer-30]

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Spectras Only, that has got to put the hurts to that poor Cherokee!?
Beautiful specimen, though!

[spectras only]

Beer, the 1998 GC is rated to 6500 LBS. The spectra is 4400 and the trailer 1550. I've got the 5.2 pushrod engine with low rpm torque [3200] compared to the new OHC 4.7 that needs to rev to 4200 . I tow the spectra to the Okanagan through extremely steep mountains without a sweat. I had several Cherokees in the past and had no prob pulling my 21 spectra [4000+with trailer] with a 1990 6 banger 4L. I'll be getting a 3/4 T 4x4 in the near future for my 257 twin engined boat that's right on 6500 maxing my tow cap.I only tow that one on the lower mainland ,so it's no problem :wink: .Thanks for your concern