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Forum: General Boating Discussion 18-07-2005, 01:05 AM
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Posted By verytricky
So you are saying that the DPX will not handle...

So you are saying that the DPX will not handle 750 HP even though Volvo says it will handle 1000HP?

Seems like Dejavu all over again...:dizzy:

Is there *any* straight answers in the boat world?
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-07-2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,596
Posted By verytricky
As the Kad 42 stoped production 6 years ago, that...

As the Kad 42 stoped production 6 years ago, that dates my information somewhat.

Volvo Penta have told me directly that the DPX legs I have can take 1000HP in petrol. I want to push 750HP petrol,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-07-2005, 01:16 AM
Replies: 21
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Posted By verytricky
This depends on the engine. A diesel...

This depends on the engine.

A diesel produces a load of torque with the power, and it is tourqe that kills gearboxes.

A petrol does not.

So the theory is that the DPX drive can handle...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 16-07-2005, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,596
Posted By verytricky
There is a US company promicing me 750HP in the...

There is a US company promicing me 750HP in the same space as the current V24 engine.

Or there is a UK based builder who says he can tweak the current engine to produce over 500 HP.

As the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 16-07-2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,596
Posted By verytricky
What speed would that get?

What speed would that get?
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