looking4speed

mhoffrdr

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hey guys I have a 1998 wellcraft 175 sx excel with a 3.0 volvo engine and volvo sx cobra outdrive Iam trying to get more top end speed I have a michigan wheel 14/1/4 x21 prop my hole shot is ok and it takes about 10 seconds to plane my top speed is about 41mph by myself and about 37 to 39 with passengers or towing would like to get in 50mph range is there anything I can do.
 

kenmyfam

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Re: looking4speed

How are the rpm's compared to the max for that motor ???
 

mhoffrdr

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Re: looking4speed

thanks 4 quick reply I think rpm range is 4800 to 5000 but not sure dont have engine manual also I read alot of people talking about wot have no idea what it means
 

studlymandingo

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Re: looking4speed

Wide
Open
Throttle
AKA "pedal to the metal"

Ten seconds to plane? Sounds a bit sluggish! Verify your WOT and post it here.​
 
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