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I never said a sled engine would be better in a jetski than whatever Malone is running. You guys are supporting my theory of less than 200hp because to make better power delivery (lower ports for more low end, right) you will have to sacrifice top end. Top end is where the peak hp number comes from. A complete aftermarket (yes, I said complete aftermarket, they've existed for a long time) Polaris sled engine makes it's peak hp at over 8,000 RPM. I think the most I've heard of for a 1000cc sled engine is 210-215hp, with dual pipes. There's no realistic way to expect Malone's engine to make the same power on copied cylinders with a single pipe and lower port timing.
Is Malone running OEM cases? That's another strike against it for peak power.
I don't think it matters, it's pretty obvious Malone has more power than anyone else, but I wouldn't buy one of his skis based on a 200hp claim from a salesman. With all the development of that engine, he should have dyno sheets in his back pocket.
I don't see what's so unbelievable about that at all. Magoo made 190 hp with last years motor and is making 210 hp with this years.:bigeyes: If he can do it, why can't Malone.
Charles