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Old 04-10-2007, 06:37 PM   #1
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promax 150, legal in f3???????

i asked down at torquay and was told they didnt know and would look into it
but as of yet ive recived no reply
would anyone have any idea as who i could contact to find out???
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Old 04-10-2007, 09:08 PM   #2
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i thought f3 was any production 150hp?

i.e an early xr2 would fit
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Old 04-10-2007, 09:21 PM   #3
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as i
but unfortunately they are not
i am lead to belive,
i have skimmed the rules and can see no legisltaion against something like and xr2, obviously early 150, or a promax
but as i said, i am informed that early xr2's are illegal
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hi as the drivers rep the rules are any factory standard 150 hp engine NO alteratons to it whatsoever this is for the uk only,which means as long as it came out of the box that it was suppied in as standard it will comply for uk use only hense people telling you the xr2 but the old silver band ones which were 150xr2`s are allowed but as people have tried the new 150 opti is very quick as standard and set up right and of course with the right skier,i belive and have driven several this year early 60`s with a skier up will be competitive in the f3 class but it takes some time to get it right! best of luck and lets hope to see you out racing next year!
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so therfore as long as its a standard pro max, with NO alterartions
even though standard they came with and 15" offshore mid and a cle??
i just want to make absoulote sure i dont spend on what then becomes illegal
oh and to answer you question, nope, im the dope
still need to find a definate confirmd driver and obby
oh and thank you very much for clearing all the specualtion and rumors up
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so therfore as long as its a standard pro max, with NO alterartions
even though standard they came with and 15" offshore mid and a cle??
i just want to make absoulote sure i dont spend on what then becomes illegal
oh and to answer you question, nope, im the dope
still need to find a definate confirmd driver and obby
oh and thank you very much for clearing all the specualtion and rumors up
Chris what 150promax cam e standard with a 15" mid and a cle?????
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ive been possibly mislead then???
take that as........
they didnt then
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i was going by this model
as cant find an actual pic of a pro max on the web
not a 150 anyway
http://www.alterscale.com/Large_2-5_with_horns.jpg
seems to have a cle/ sporty looking box
and if it didnt come woth the 15" mid as standard, could always change ot back, thats not illegal is it??
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ive been possibly mislead then???
take that as........
they didnt then
Not I am aware of.
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Just To Clear Things Up Yet Again Standard Means Standard No Changes Of Anything Inc Exhausts Etc Standard Nothing Different Than When It Came Out Of The Box From Mercury Or Evinrude Standard Standard!!!!
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Just To Clear Things Up Yet Again Standard Means Standard No Changes Of Anything Inc Exhausts Etc Standard Nothing Different Than When It Came Out Of The Box From Mercury Or Evinrude Standard Standard!!!!
SO YOU CANT CHANGE ANY THING THEN
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Perhaps the trick is to keep the box and bring it to each race and have it scrutineered
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According to my Mercury parts finder CD, the last of the 150efi Pro max's (serial no's: OG610050-OG856999) were available as either a 15" or 20" mid, both with a sportsmaster box!

I even know who's got one for sale!!! (assuming he hasn't sold it.)
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According to my Mercury parts finder CD, the last of the 150efi Pro max's (serial no's: OG610050-OG856999) were available as either a 15" or 20" mid, both with a sportsmaster box!

I even know who's got one for sale!!! (assuming he hasn't sold it.)
How much and what year?

Do you know how many hours its done?
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A couple of year ago Robbie (skirace.net) sent out a ist of engines that could be used. From memory there were 4 maufactureres; all with similar outputs. See if you can get this; it might be in the rules. Have you got a copy of the rules?

I'll have a look through my old E mails.

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According to my Mercury parts finder CD, the last of the 150efi Pro max's (serial no's: OG610050-OG856999) were available as either a 15" or 20" mid, both with a sportsmaster box!

I even know who's got one for sale!!! (assuming he hasn't sold it.)
hopefully then this engine is ok then
where would that seria number be found???
so i can get the vendor to check for me
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Thats gonna put the cat among the pigeons now. Gonna be a few cheap optis floatin around now if thats right !
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have i opened a can of worms????
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hopefully then this engine is ok then
where would that seria number be found???
so i can get the vendor to check for me
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The serial number tag is located on the SWIVEL BRACKET (port or starboard); or, check the INSTRUCTION PLATE, located between the thumb screws above the steering tube
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The serial number tag is located on the SWIVEL BRACKET (port or starboard); or, check the INSTRUCTION PLATE, located between the thumb screws above the steering tube
That's ok as long as the powerhead hasn't been put on a different mid.

If you believed the no's on my mids, I'd be running a pair of EFi's! Better to check the number on the block.
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