Wanted: 350 VRP, Konig 12-15 Foot

[R13racer]

I am looking for a 350 VRP power head with pipes and carbs. Also I am looking for a large case konig 12-15 gear lower unit. If anyone has theses for sale you can contact me at zach18man@aol.com or by calling my cell phone (360) 731-3508. Thanks Zach Malhiot

[Kevin Martin]

looking to go faster zach, wow that boat with a vrp would be smokin fast kevin

[R13racer]

Hey Kevin
I am looking to go faster, but I am not looking forward to another learning curve like the one I had (still have) for the konigs. So if you hear of one for sale let me know. Zach

[pro350hydro]

Zach,

I don't want to burst your bubble, but PRO Racing is a always a learning curve. Nobody makes it out every heat. And plan on doing the crank every year. Also be prepared to buy lots of pistons, reeds, and jets for that vrp. It's not like a konig "set it and forget it" except the cranks.

Also, I hope you have plans for a bigger boat because I really think your boat is going to be too small for a VRP or Rossi. Just my opinion. But I don't want anyone getting hurt.

Mike

[AOFoffice]

HI Zach,
This is just my observation, but I think that you might as well call Steve Litzell for a new VRP 350. They haven't been around that long that there would be many used ones. If so, someone is going to snatch them up really fast.
And talk about pistons...isn't the rule that you buy at least one per race?
Steve's email is:
steve77t@aol.com
Connie

[David Weaver]

VRP Pricing

You can configure the engine set-up so that it runs clean. I have not stuck a piston on my 250 (hydro) yet in 3 years of heavy racing. Get the carbs dialed in early. BUt it does not hurt to have a couple pistons as spares, ever.

However, with a 350 you need plenty of 12:15 lower units. I would not even waste the time putting an old konig unit under a VRP 350. Go ahead a nd get a Konny with the large gears and save for a back-up.

I am not ware of any used VRP 350's on the market. I believe that Ray Hoot sold his already. Start saving!!

Also, I agree with Kevin. You are out of boat. It will make an OK 250 hydro, but will be on the ragged edge with a VRP 350.

[pro350hydro]

You can configure the engine set-up so that it runs clean. I have not stuck a piston on my 250 (hydro) yet in 3 years of heavy racing. Get the carbs dialed in early. BUt it does not hurt to have a couple pistons as spares, ever.

However, with a 350 you need plenty of 12:15 lower units. I would not even waste the time putting an old konig unit under a VRP 350. Go ahead a nd get a Konny with the large gears and save for a back-up.

I am not ware of any used VRP 350's on the market. I believe that Ray Hoot sold his already. Start saving!!

Also, I agree with Kevin. You are out of boat. It will make an OK 250 hydro, but will be on the ragged edge with a VRP 350.

I totally agree with everything David said. I have not stuck a piston in either of my motors. But I am breaking them quite often. Yes breaking them. As far as lower units go, I'm to the point of having more lower units than anything else because when they go, they go bad. They just don't last under the two bangers.

[David_L6]

They just don't last under the two bangers.

I know I'm sort of off topic here, but what racing lower unit(s) will handle the 3 cylinder OMC's torque? I hear that the Yamato units can't take it..... What about the Konny or Bass?

[pro350hydro]

I know I'm sort of off topic here, but what racing lower unit(s) will handle the 3 cylinder OMC's torque? I hear that the Yamato units can't take it..... What about the Konny or Bass?

Bass units take it well. Better then anything else we have seen under the 3 holer....

[sam]

Bass recommends thinning the driveshaft to act as a shock absorber under triples. I wonder if the same thing would work under a VRP or Rossi?

[pro350hydro]

Bass recommends thinning the driveshaft to act as a shock absorber under triples. I wonder if the same thing would work under a VRP or Rossi?

Bass's theory works great like say on a bass tower that is 8-10" tall. As soon as you use a shorter tower it leaves no room to turn down a shaft becaus it is too short and leaves no room for flex.

My pro tower is around 5 1/2''. My VRP has a male shaft out of the motor, and the lower unit. Therefore, my diveshaft length is short and does not leave much room to work with for turning down.

The biggest problem with the twin cylinders is the hard hitting impact that occurs every 360 degress, rather than a motor that is not opposed and fires every 180 degrees, or 120 degrees on a 3 cylinder or whatever.

We have found that a 350 vrp will tear gears up faster than a 700 konig. I know these are two completely different monsters, however I do believe it has to do with the 700 firing every 180 degrees and although it hits hard on the pinion shaft, it is actually smoother on the gears firing more frequently.

Just my 2 cents

[R13racer]

Vrp

Well I know that the VRPs are new and everyone is getting them but I knew I would hate my self if I went out and bought a new engine and a used one was available. So I had to ask. Zach