More Speed for Our LS-Swapped Jet Boat!
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- On Episode 153 of Finnegan's Garage, Mike Finnegan and David Newbern search for more speed out of their LS-Swapped jet boat. The 1976 Rogers Bonneville TR fiberglass jet boat is powered by an LS6 engine with Mast Motorsports cylinder heads, a Holley Hi-Ram tunnel ram, and dual Holley double pumper carburetors. The quest for more speed came from making adjustments to the jet drive hardware. The guys also repaired the trailer, which needed a dozen holes drilled in it and six u-bolts added to it for strength. Of course they did the work right there at the local launch ramp.
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Barefoot and aluminum shavings priceless. That should toughen up some of the kids in the neighborhood when they hang out at the boat ramp... Lol
I was just about to comment on the same thing. Finnashavings garage.
Well, it could have been stainless..
All is fine and good until one of those aluminum shavings gets into your eye from not wearing eye protection. You'll never get it out of your eye without complex surgery. Steel shavings are much simpler since you can use a magnet but on not aluminum. Sorry to be such a Safety Sam but I had a buddy who lost his right eye due to aluminum shavings from refusing to wear eye protection.
@@TheFlatlander440 Play stoopid games, Win Stoopid prizes.........
@@TheFlatlander440 You're not getting stainless out of your eye with a magnet... 🤷
these guys are single handedly bringing back vdrive and jet boats to mainstream love it !
I want to retire to that lake, sit out with a case of beer and watch and listen to you rip up and down that lake!
Damn! I'd hate to do what you are retiring from lol
A friend of mine had an old Glasstron-Carlson CVX 20 jet boat with a big block Ford 460 in it. It wasn't the beast this thing is, but man, that thing could move!
Interesting story, he traded it for a early 90s Toyota mini truck on bags with custom 4 link rear and modified frame. The suspension could be run on air or compressed nitrogen. It was supposedly built by Finnegan himself.
The boat should carry the number 12, as an ode to its owner … 12 volt Dave … ⚡️⚡️⚡️
12V legal numbering?
Just what I need when I'm working a night shift.👍🏼🇦🇺
Can we all just acknowledge that Mike is the Swiss Army knife of mechanics/ drivers! He works on boats, cars, trucks, and trailers. He’s a hella of a drag racers on asphalt and water, and he can ride a stand up jet ski like a boss
I like the use of the scientific method. Makes observation, asks a what if we do this question, forms hypothesis about potential adjustments, make prediction about outcome based on hypothesis, test prediction under real world conditions, use final results to increase knowledge and understanding of original problem and finally, make new predictions if possible using increased understanding. Also note the use of measured data in observations and information collection. Guy's a scientist. Excellent work.
I like to hit stuff with hammers
@@mikehagen3785 BFH
@@bustinyanutz4195 Absolutely! I dont own small ones!
I normally SCWAG. Scientifically Calculated Wild A$$ Guess.
@@mikehagen3785 I call mine Tanya Harding LMFAO
yeah, whole load of sharp alloy shavings on the ramp where people walk in bare feet!
This thing looks like so much fun. 🤘
I so miss my old jet boat! I also miss lake Havasu and the Colorado River!
Like Finnegan, I now live in Georgia out side of Athens. The lakes and people vibe is just not the same. Love the show!
Ya, the 01 needs to go!! I didn't even notice till you mentioned it, but now it's all I see lol.
I keep thinking it's a for sale sign
VERY cool you boys saved that jewel!! 12v, you're NOT doing the wiring are ya, electricity and water are NOT amigos!!! Jus messin! Congratulations, she's niiiccccceee!!
On a completely different subject, Finnegan, how's the Caddy coming along, possibly a update video soon?
Go fast, be cool and be safe(ish)!
Let’s hope they cleaned up the metal shavings of the drill.
Btw, love the vibe of this boat, very classy American style
Sometimes I just can't wonder how ... well simple UA-camrs are. Why would one start to drill stuff at the boat ramp? Why them do not turn the trailer upside down? Why them do not drill the holes in concrete or asphalt or anywhere else than a sandy boat ramp where ppls are guaranteed to go bare foot. I really do hope that they cleaned those metal shavings, but I really doubt as there's dozens of them little shavings.
Really not one of the Finnegans brightest moment out there, especially as hes somewhat experienced boat guy - not some YT fame kiddo in their early 20s.
Can't believe my 462 Olds with 9.9:1 comp and a single carb went 80.5 (gps) with an AA impeller in a Berkeley jet. The hull was a 1973 wrighdt stinger 17.5ft.
Sold it to a friend who took 5 years to restore it, drove it twice then lost it in a huge garage fire. RIP old jet boat.
Also sold my polished tunnel ram for Olds 455 to same friend who installed it...and poor intake even melted in the fire
You two crack me up 😂 brothers from another mother.
As a young hot rodder this channel is so awesome. I can pick up so many new things along with little tricks I can use on my own projects. Keep up the rad work guys!
That’s the type of shenanigans that we love about you and your crew 👌🏻
Growing up on that lake my mind boggles running those small boats out there with all of the cruiser bros leaving massive wakes. Keep sending it man!
I kicked some rods out of an early Kachina hull with a 455 Olds. It sank in about 25' of water.
Bummer, it only takes 2 feet of water to sink a boat like that. Now if you fix it you can name it kachinga like the sound of money.
455= Rubber crank
@@74amodel 455=poor oil passages and just oiling in general.
Kachina.. lol.. Louie Majors playboy... his boats were ok looking but we could kill one in under a season pretty easy..
My drunken sidekick was was messing with my throttle stop on the tunnel ram
Very entertaining.
I enjoyed the flaminess, presumably the hot starts are a bit wet.
Really fun boat, pleased to see you guys enjoying it.
Kind regards,
South Africa
Dija see the flame ring tho'....
Love the tunnel ram ! Aloha
Hey Mike Finnegan thanks for all the amazing content! You have made my man cave time more enjoyable! Cheers!
Enjoyed a little celebration of the birth of our nation yesterday, got a real great night's sleep, wake up with a NOS energy drink and a new video on Finnegan's channel. Life is good.
That would be the "Admiral Lee" with the 01.
the general lee's soggy cousin
"01" is earned when the boat jumps over a reef.
"If you ain't first, you're last"
@@dudet9662 I was high on peyote when I said that
007 for the boat that jumps a road and destroys a cop car in the process.
@@Yvolve That may be more Gator McClusky's speed round them Gerogia parts.
@@Yvolve sheriff Pepper gon get you boy.
Nice boat!!
I happen to own a Roger’s. 1970 Cyclone. 18’. 455 Olds. Holly 650 carb. Berkeley jet with extension and hydraulic diverter nozzle. My Dad bought it from Roger in 1969.
Fun, fun!
Cracking up just watching you guys drill holes in a trailer - nice work gents. 👍👍👍
Had one of these back in the 80s, with a marine 440, blown, dual Holley 750 d.p.s, heavy flake Chrysler B5 blue. Fastest boat on Lake Milton, Ohio...
I remember when I was a kid my neighbor had a jet boat with giant motor similar to this and took me water skiing behind it once, it was scary AF.
Hope you’re having a blast at the river mike!! Glad you got to take the trip finally!
You done it now. Damn it
There's a jet boat down the road sitting for years. It coming home.
Do a show on what to look for and watch out for.
Finnegan for President.
LOVE YOUR WORK GUYS. from Australia.
That’s one kick ass boat .
Job well done Mike!!!
Sharp metal shavings all over the boat ramp, just what every bare foot user of that ramp wants to encounter.
well the next bare foot user of that ramp probably will be them lol
No respect.
Concur
Was thinking the same. Hopefully they cleaned it up abd just didnt show it.
More money than brains and only thinking of themselves.
ive got an old semi-v, v-drive to put together... definitely making me look forward to working on it.
75 mph is a respectable speed on the water. I had a sanger v drive flat bottom that wood just touch 100 on real good water. Never got to try a jet boat as of yet. But hope to at some point. Good luck with the renegade
I have been in love with this boat since it appeared on Roadkill.
Because of this I have went out and got a 1967 Larson. Not a jet boat, bit something with style to enjoy. Can't wait till Dave kicks the rods. 😀😀😀
I'm not a boat guy but you do make it look fun
just do it on the fly !!!!
I saw 74 before you came in and idled down the motor. Thats fast!
I like that no one is an asshole on his channel. They are always happy
Y'all are too cool .
Halfway through watching the trailer repair I'm like "flip it over" and BOOM! next scene ;)
Great fun ,even watching ,Thank you😊. Poor starting , Throtel plates are to far away from idel slot after turning idel up. The fix is , drill little hole in carb butterfly primary plates , if there is none , start with .040 up to .060 + - .
I did forget. But now I tickled the button
Thanks.
It's the little things in life that always makes you laugh
Enjoying your content every second!
I love this content brother keep it comin!!
Choppy water is faster water most of the time....Thanks guy's
I doubt many know that an honest 70mph jet boat is fast...
Yep, if it was a 19ft tunnel hull with a big outboard, that's just cruising. For a typical fun jetboat, that's booking it.
70 is fast on water
@@daboonies8603 for real man. Tubing behind my dads 4cyl Volvo in/outboard as a kid at 35-40 max was hauling.
70 is screaming, lmao.
Game over is mental fast by comparison...to like...every water vessel
A v drive like a hondo would put buss lengths on it with the same set up.
Fight me.
DAMN fast...
When drilling metal upside down, Put a paper cup around the drill bit to catch the hot shavings! Ask me how I know. LoL
Love your channel and content Mike! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace
Have you guys ever tried a steel river boat race nozzle? You'll gain a few mph but no reverse . It's not hard to also rig up a trim/deflecter.
...HE HAS TRIM AND A NOZZLE...... IT ALL TAKES MORE POWER TO GO FASTER PERIOD
@@craigbielsky115 you clearly don't know what I'm talking about.
I need to hit that subscribe button again, the more of these videos I watch the more I want a jet boat
Use a 2x4 a few feet long and a block to make a lever to push up on the drill. While laying down, use your leg to push down on the end of the 2x4 while your hands hold the drill. Makes that job 100x easier. BTW, add bell mouth intakes to Game Over's turbos! Nothing on the intakes is costing you flow.
You and Cletus should drag race your toterhomes🇺🇸
Definitely a cool old jet.
Finnegan talking non stop about jet boat racing.
Newbern standing there thinking "I'm going to catch so many fish in this bad boy"
Awesome job
These videos make me rethink my life choices. I'm almost 40 and not wrenching on hot rod boats and cars every day...
Interesting to see you tune that Rogers for more speed.
Hi I'm Rob.had a jet boat 35 years ago.fiberglass up and flating the last 4 foot of the hill.you will take the hook out.more speed buddy.
NOT ALL HULLS HAVE HOOK....
Fire out the exhaust is called "Afterfire." It is not harmful like "Backfire" it is just too rich and maybe late timing.
Yep but almost no one uses the correct term after fire and they don't know what an actual back fire is.
Tunnel ram is badass but to increase the badassness a roots blower on top of the tunnel ram like frieburger did on engine masters would be epic on the rodagade would be epic...!
75 on the highway is just cruising, 75 on the water is $#&@ing ripping!
The only thing that boat is missing is a wing with some rod holders built into it!!
Saaaweet!!!
Yea definitely need a jet boat.
That's insane, I want one lol 😆
Has Dave gotten his inaugural header burn yet? I still have the scar from my first one.
I would have put something down to catch all the metal filings, seeing as people constantly walk there barefoot. Oh, and wear a lifejacket and carry a paddle! Love your channel! Be well.
Shut up you babies
@@drewstewart3868 Now much do you want to bet he didn’t even have a fire extinguisher, c’mon. Babies with a touch of common sense for sure, no? Be well.
Thats why your drag boat is proposing and that's why it's pulling air and that's why it's caveating..... The nozzle, you need to get her bow down a little, either pull it out of the water an inch or point it down a micron once she hits 40 or 50, may be able to get away with shifting some weight forward, either way, with those speeds, the adjustments to get her bow down are minutia
Thanks
You rock! thank you.
@@FinnegansGarage You're welcome Heep up the work tht you Do.
I have a stock merc 350 / 300 hp inboard outboard in a 17 ft four winns boat it does 60 stock you should be doing faster than 74 with all that horse power. I have had a v drive as well they are fun and loud enjoy bud
Oh it's got a big ol' cam in it that's for sure. The sound of my people.
You guys got to race farm truck in his new raceboat lol
Hell yeah another great video from a kickass channel!
Man....I need a boat!
Love your Videos lad was never into drag boats i was more into the NewZeland jet boat racing in shallow water , but I love your boats now too 💯👌🤙
WE BEEN RACING JETS IN THE SNAKE AND COLORADO RIVERS FOR DECADES ....WHO DO YOU THINK SHOWED THEM KIWIS HOW ITS DONE?
I hope your buddy gets to drive the boat.
Newburn should be tuning the boat!
They've got a better motor in that boat than most people have in their cars.
Mike Finnegan. The man with the biggest balls on UA-cam!
9 to 1 compression…sounds like it was built for boost!
Or bad gas...still awesome.
@MesaBrun Lower compression for boost. The question isn't if this is going on the bottle. With 9 to 1 the question is more 200 shot or 250 shot :)
@MesaB I don't know them, but it's definitely possible to run 12:1 with low boost, but you get more power with low compression high boost.
lower same as boost
@MesaB Australia mainly uses meth for burnout cars because of the cooling. They still drop the compression ratio when installing a power adder in order to have a larger combustion chamber after the compression stroke because it allows you to force more air and fuel in and make more power without detonating.
Wish Mike was into V-drives.
He does own that Mastercraft wake boat that's been in the background of a few vids.
@@stormwolf3852 Yeah, nice boat. But I was talking about drag boats
@@Steve_Just_Steve Oh yeah you're right, I think the closest we've gotten to that is stubby bob which is kinda sad
@@stormwolf3852 Nice, I believe you're right.
Sweet.
Dang yall have me missing my dad's Rodgers
Yes 🙌🏼 this is awesome 😎
Its crazy to think how the regular boat motors can put out this same mph maybe not as fast but its surprising to me just how much technology has grew in 5 years
Time for Finnegan to get started on the big boat, now.
You guys rock
Great content thanks for sharing
This boat has me jonesing for a jet boat! I found one local with a Dominator pump, I guess I need to learn more so I kinda know what I’m looking at…
Them metal shavings sire. 0/5 right there for the drilling aluminium stuff at the sandy boat ramp.
Can wait for the next episode how to change oil in the water !!!
That thing is a Turd!
Cool............... 😎