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More Speed for Our LS-Swapped Jet Boat!
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Күн бұрынOn 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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@tdwz1652 3 жыл бұрын
these guys are single handedly bringing back vdrive and jet boats to mainstream love it !
@W.H.Slater-49Fordlightning 3 жыл бұрын
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
@marcuswhonea 3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to comment on the same thing. Finnashavings garage.
@theskepticalnegativist1004 3 жыл бұрын
Well, it could have been stainless..
@TheFlatlander440 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@tony66au 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFlatlander440 Play stoopid games, Win Stoopid prizes.........
@WezleyB 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFlatlander440 You're not getting stainless out of your eye with a magnet... 🤷
@11611ss 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@lightbulb1982 2 жыл бұрын
Damn! I'd hate to do what you are retiring from lol
@tomm1206 3 жыл бұрын
The boat should carry the number 12, as an ode to its owner … 12 volt Dave … ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@ghomerhust 3 жыл бұрын
12V legal numbering?
@drewdavis2833 3 жыл бұрын
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
@George0674 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@rogjackson 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikehagen3785 3 жыл бұрын
I like to hit stuff with hammers
@bustinyanutz4195 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikehagen3785 BFH
@mikehagen3785 3 жыл бұрын
@@bustinyanutz4195 Absolutely! I dont own small ones!
@madddawg1369 3 жыл бұрын
I normally SCWAG. Scientifically Calculated Wild A$$ Guess.
@ontariofishing1790 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikehagen3785 I call mine Tanya Harding LMFAO
@nerome619 3 жыл бұрын
yeah, whole load of sharp alloy shavings on the ramp where people walk in bare feet!
@malcolmmildren2924 3 жыл бұрын
Just what I need when I'm working a night shift.👍🏼🇦🇺
@somebodyelse836 3 жыл бұрын
I kicked some rods out of an early Kachina hull with a 455 Olds. It sank in about 25' of water.
@mrhorsepower31 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@74amodel 3 жыл бұрын
455= Rubber crank
@ElkinsEric 3 жыл бұрын
@@74amodel 455=poor oil passages and just oiling in general.
@randalljames1 3 жыл бұрын
Kachina.. lol.. Louie Majors playboy... his boats were ok looking but we could kill one in under a season pretty easy..
@somebodyelse836 3 жыл бұрын
My drunken sidekick was was messing with my throttle stop on the tunnel ram
@johnobrien9718 3 жыл бұрын
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)!
@peytonmcintosh3055 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@masaharumorimoto4761 3 жыл бұрын
Ya, the 01 needs to go!! I didn't even notice till you mentioned it, but now it's all I see lol.
@davidpugh796 3 жыл бұрын
I keep thinking it's a for sale sign
@williamstamper442 3 жыл бұрын
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
@toml1446 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@danielhillwick8430 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@RearEngineShop 3 жыл бұрын
This thing looks like so much fun. 🤘
@janmartens7954 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s hope they cleaned up the metal shavings of the drill. Btw, love the vibe of this boat, very classy American style
@Gadne92.5 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I just can't wonder how ... well simple KZfaqrs 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.
@gradychowan6777 3 жыл бұрын
That would be the "Admiral Lee" with the 01.
@ghomerhust 3 жыл бұрын
the general lee's soggy cousin
@Uncle-Duncan-Shack 3 жыл бұрын
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
@weaselduke 3 жыл бұрын
Dija see the flame ring tho'....
@MichaelSchneiderTexas 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@shaunpc2512 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the type of shenanigans that we love about you and your crew 👌🏻
@gregsimon9061 3 жыл бұрын
You two crack me up 😂 brothers from another mother.
@randalljames1 3 жыл бұрын
I doubt many know that an honest 70mph jet boat is fast...
@garlicbutter1906 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@daboonies8603 3 жыл бұрын
70 is fast on water
@threadtapwhisperer5136 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@TheZmt325 3 жыл бұрын
A v drive like a hondo would put buss lengths on it with the same set up. Fight me.
@osumbuckeyenut 3 жыл бұрын
DAMN fast...
@georgemcmillan9172 3 жыл бұрын
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...
@davidhensen8699 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike Finnegan thanks for all the amazing content! You have made my man cave time more enjoyable! Cheers!
@ni_wink84 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you’re having a blast at the river mike!! Glad you got to take the trip finally!
@TheBuildRoom 3 жыл бұрын
Cracking up just watching you guys drill holes in a trailer - nice work gents. 👍👍👍
@michaelpence468 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@Shits-and-Giggles669 3 жыл бұрын
Use a smaller drill bit to make a pilot hole. ✌️
@regno78 3 жыл бұрын
"01" is earned when the boat jumps over a reef.
@dudet9662 3 жыл бұрын
"If you ain't first, you're last"
@coletrickle1775 3 жыл бұрын
@@dudet9662 I was high on peyote when I said that
@Yvolve 3 жыл бұрын
007 for the boat that jumps a road and destroys a cop car in the process.
@coletrickle1775 3 жыл бұрын
@@Yvolve That may be more Gator McClusky's speed round them Gerogia parts.
@dudet9662 3 жыл бұрын
@@Yvolve sheriff Pepper gon get you boy.
@gregmach8230 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Louie427 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a cool old jet.
@sevenoahuhi2279 3 жыл бұрын
Love the tunnel ram ! Aloha
@ghettsumm7949 3 жыл бұрын
When drilling metal upside down, Put a paper cup around the drill bit to catch the hot shavings! Ask me how I know. LoL
@douglaspell3764 3 жыл бұрын
I saw 74 before you came in and idled down the motor. Thats fast!
@dmbworks8094 3 жыл бұрын
ive got an old semi-v, v-drive to put together... definitely making me look forward to working on it.
@lazyhoundracing9621 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@michaeltrezza8774 2 жыл бұрын
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
@spewp 3 жыл бұрын
Sharp metal shavings all over the boat ramp, just what every bare foot user of that ramp wants to encounter.
@ottersdangerden 3 жыл бұрын
well the next bare foot user of that ramp probably will be them lol
@cookinginhalifax5738 3 жыл бұрын
No respect.
@davidpugh796 3 жыл бұрын
Concur
@kylefitzherbert9381 3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same. Hopefully they cleaned it up abd just didnt show it.
@Geoff321 3 жыл бұрын
More money than brains and only thinking of themselves.
@wozzle68 3 жыл бұрын
Halfway through watching the trailer repair I'm like "flip it over" and BOOM! next scene ;)
@crankysports 3 жыл бұрын
These videos make me rethink my life choices. I'm almost 40 and not wrenching on hot rod boats and cars every day...
@anthonystevens403 3 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR WORK GUYS. from Australia.
@joenagel6644 3 жыл бұрын
I need to hit that subscribe button again, the more of these videos I watch the more I want a jet boat
@1one3_Racing 3 жыл бұрын
Finnegan talking non stop about jet boat racing. Newbern standing there thinking "I'm going to catch so many fish in this bad boy"
@davinreeves 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a boat guy but you do make it look fun
@BenjySparky 3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel and content Mike! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace
@divadyrdnal 3 жыл бұрын
9 to 1 compression…sounds like it was built for boost!
@ecogiful 3 жыл бұрын
Or bad gas...still awesome.
@StateOfMinds 3 жыл бұрын
@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 :)
@StateOfMinds 3 жыл бұрын
@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.
@ecogiful 3 жыл бұрын
lower same as boost
@StateOfMinds 3 жыл бұрын
@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.
@MichaelBrown-um8qc 3 жыл бұрын
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 + - .
@richardharvey8939 3 жыл бұрын
Finnegan for President.
@AL-pc6bl 3 жыл бұрын
You and Cletus should drag race your toterhomes🇺🇸
@64maxpower 3 жыл бұрын
I like that no one is an asshole on his channel. They are always happy
@1slow5point0 3 жыл бұрын
Has Dave gotten his inaugural header burn yet? I still have the scar from my first one.
@rickemery212 6 күн бұрын
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
@SpatialDragon 3 жыл бұрын
Fire out the exhaust is called "Afterfire." It is not harmful like "Backfire" it is just too rich and maybe late timing.
@Fantaman900 3 жыл бұрын
Yep but almost no one uses the correct term after fire and they don't know what an actual back fire is.
@say1033 3 жыл бұрын
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. 😀😀😀
@ug9191 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@craigbielsky115 3 жыл бұрын
...HE HAS TRIM AND A NOZZLE...... IT ALL TAKES MORE POWER TO GO FASTER PERIOD
@ug9191 3 жыл бұрын
@@craigbielsky115 you clearly don't know what I'm talking about.
@ApolloBSG 3 жыл бұрын
Oh it's got a big ol' cam in it that's for sure. The sound of my people.
@Ridefastorgetpassed 3 жыл бұрын
just do it on the fly !!!!
@button-puncher 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@saturnfivehynrgrc581 3 жыл бұрын
Job well done Mike!!!
@mikepoint4983 3 жыл бұрын
That’s one kick ass boat .
@prissy134 3 жыл бұрын
Y'all are too cool .
@lukelikens2057 3 жыл бұрын
It's the little things in life that always makes you laugh
@Steve_Just_Steve 3 жыл бұрын
Wish Mike was into V-drives.
@stormwolf3852 3 жыл бұрын
He does own that Mastercraft wake boat that's been in the background of a few vids.
@Steve_Just_Steve 3 жыл бұрын
@@stormwolf3852 Yeah, nice boat. But I was talking about drag boats
@stormwolf3852 3 жыл бұрын
@@Steve_Just_Steve Oh yeah you're right, I think the closest we've gotten to that is stubby bob which is kinda sad
@Steve_Just_Steve 3 жыл бұрын
@@stormwolf3852 Nice, I believe you're right.
@Mike-xt2ot 3 жыл бұрын
The only thing that boat is missing is a wing with some rod holders built into it!! Saaaweet!!!
@Man_of_TheWay 3 жыл бұрын
I did forget. But now I tickled the button
@christopherbarrett8710 3 жыл бұрын
I love this content brother keep it comin!!
@mikelyons9971 3 жыл бұрын
When are you going to get more videos on the new white tow rig
@EnfieldJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see you tune that Rogers for more speed.
@onementality9781 3 жыл бұрын
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
@steveshoemaker6347 3 жыл бұрын
Choppy water is faster water most of the time....Thanks guy's
@briank5778 3 жыл бұрын
You guys got to race farm truck in his new raceboat lol
@OU8Aspark 3 жыл бұрын
I hope your buddy gets to drive the boat.
@ukulelebatz 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoying your content every second!
@robrohrer1131 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@craigbielsky115 3 жыл бұрын
NOT ALL HULLS HAVE HOOK....
@marcnews75 3 жыл бұрын
They've got a better motor in that boat than most people have in their cars.
@hollarforadollar9244 3 жыл бұрын
Yea definitely need a jet boat.
@charleshulsey3103 3 жыл бұрын
75 on the highway is just cruising, 75 on the water is $#&@ing ripping!
@makeitwork583 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@drewstewart3868 3 жыл бұрын
Shut up you babies
@makeitwork583 3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@95Sn95 3 жыл бұрын
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...!
@aggie91kuenemann76 3 жыл бұрын
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…
@nathanmartin6315 3 жыл бұрын
You were in game over by lost lake and I was driving right behind you
@dirttdude 3 жыл бұрын
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
@Antonp21654 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@FinnegansGarage 2 жыл бұрын
You rock! thank you.
@Antonp21654 2 жыл бұрын
@@FinnegansGarage You're welcome Heep up the work tht you Do.
@stannelson2582 3 жыл бұрын
Well, the shananagins on the ramp got me really wondering if I had bare feet on the ramp if I would continue to subscribe. Pretty shitty if they did not clean the shavings up.
@ghomerhust 3 жыл бұрын
mike and dave are professional enough that im sure they swept up as good as they could there. they might be goobers on screen, but they do things correctly when it comes to safety most of the time
@davidpugh796 3 жыл бұрын
@@ghomerhust I hope
@cuda5194 3 жыл бұрын
Dang yall have me missing my dad's Rodgers
@jreyman 3 жыл бұрын
Time for Finnegan to get started on the big boat, now.
@PaceWorks 3 жыл бұрын
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 💯👌🤙
@craigbielsky115 3 жыл бұрын
WE BEEN RACING JETS IN THE SNAKE AND COLORADO RIVERS FOR DECADES ....WHO DO YOU THINK SHOWED THEM KIWIS HOW ITS DONE?
@DevinM420 3 жыл бұрын
sounded like u were talking underwater lol sick setup
@Gadne92.5 3 жыл бұрын
Them metal shavings sire. 0/5 right there for the drilling aluminium stuff at the sandy boat ramp.
@bowlica1 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet.
@darrelcdammann 3 жыл бұрын
That's insane, I want one lol 😆
@larryvanover6032 3 жыл бұрын
Drill bits cut better when they are running the right direction
@daboenterprize8265 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job
@NoGoodNamesLeft 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah another great video from a kickass channel!
@josephbaker677 3 жыл бұрын
Newburn should be tuning the boat!
@nailhead73 3 жыл бұрын
That struggle for numbers. I feel it. Been working on my 23' deep V to crest over 55mph with a duo prop. I don't think she can do it .
@felixcharbonneau1369 3 жыл бұрын
Can wait for the next episode how to change oil in the water !!!
@michaelhonea7407 3 жыл бұрын
Man....I need a boat!
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