Flattie DRAG BOAT Top Speeds...

**Outboardguru** · 01-15-2014, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO

So how much slower would they have run if they started like they do now?

I think you would still see those kinds of speeds but the ETs would be crazy low. You can load these things much harder now with the new start. Its hard to describe because with a flat bottom you have to be able to drive them with all that power. It's not just a point and shoot deal.

Bruce we have run 171 twice with Kevin's boat and at Havasu went 175. Normally though we are in the low to mid 160s in Kevins boat and mid to high 150s in Shazam. This all about to change though as we brought on Jim Lange who built Cole Flats back in the day. You will see passes in the 4's this year.

**Brian** · 01-15-2014, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Outboardguru

This all about to change though as we brought on Jim Lange who built Cole Flats back in the day. You will see passes in the 4's this year.

Good move! Can't wait to see the numbers!

**rioracr** · 01-18-2014, 02:27 PM

Al Bush, old driver of Crazy Horse drove a BFF in a Texas race for a team and clocked a pass at over 175 and change which at the time was the fastest flat pass....

**2manymustangs** · 08-14-2014, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Outboardguru

I think you would still see those kinds of speeds but the ETs would be crazy low. You can load these things much harder now with the new start. Its hard to describe because with a flat bottom you have to be able to drive them with all that power. It's not just a point and shoot deal.

Bruce we have run 171 twice with Kevin's boat and at Havasu went 175. Normally though we are in the low to mid 160s in Kevins boat and mid to high 150s in Shazam. This all about to change though as we brought on Jim Lange who built Cole Flats back in the day. You will see passes in the 4's this year.

BUMP....

THis was / IS a very interesting thread, thanks for bumping it back up Mr. Franger... How are you doing these days buddy???