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  1. 03-17-2023, 06:05 AM #1
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    Non existent hole shot

    Just acquired a 96' gambler w/ 200efi w/ a 25p tempest previous owner epoxied plug in the holes. The hole shot is horrible. Can I and should I drill plugs out.?
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    #2 03-17-2023, 07:05 AM
    I would ask the previous owner why he plugged them.
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    #3 03-17-2023, 02:40 PM
    reemove 2 completly and drill 1/2 in hole in the 3 one
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    #4 03-17-2023, 03:47 PM
    Dump the tempest and get a Bravo1 XS or Marks Razor4 XL. 26P...... Depending on your rpms now.

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    #5 03-17-2023, 08:46 PM
    Hey Mike, 200 sci just had on rebuilt. So I'm trying to break it in so I haven't had rpm over 3500. or wot. I know the tempest isn't the one. Would you need to know to recommend the bravo over the razor4. I see a bravo for $900. What do the razor 4 run?
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    #6 03-17-2023, 09:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by gatrboy52 View Post
    Hey Mike, 200 sci just had on rebuilt. So I'm trying to break it in so I haven't had rpm over 3500. or wot. I know the tempest isn't the one. Would you need to know to recommend the bravo over the razor4. I see a bravo for $900. What do the razor 4 run?
    Pre-Covid the razor 4 XL was $550 if I remember correctly
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    #7 03-17-2023, 09:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by XingEyeballs View Post
    Pre-Covid the razor 4 XL was $550 if I remember correctly

    It was $450..... Probably a little more now.

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    #8 03-18-2023, 03:39 AM
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