Thumbs up - Tony Brucato, OMC EFI, and Nick Winski

[Sam Baker]

I finally got to take my boat out yesterday and run it for 45 minutes or so (no wake is at 7:00). Nick Winski at Wintech installed and setup my Brucato OMC EFI and Tony Brucato was a HUGE help in getting me everything necessary including a selection of fuel curves for me to try. I have the PCU software so it was easy to install them and get one that was very close. With a tweak of the steamwheel, the motor runs awesome and will get better and better as I can dial-in each part of the fuel curve.

Accelleration is much improved and the mid-range is wicked. It makes the boat feel 200-300 pounds lighter. Stabbing the throttle at 25MPH or so is wicked. The torque is awesome.

The kit was complete and the instructions were simple. Nick took the time to run the wires and wiring harness through the normal wire routing areas of the motor so it looks like the system should be there. The motor started right up and with a few tweaks to the idle knob in the PCU, the motor will idle at 600rpm in gear...putt putt putt putt.

I'm looking forward to getting it on the clock at the SLDBA race in St. Louis next month to see what difference it makes time wise and speedwise.

Here are some pics of the install and a link to a video (sorry, crappy cell phone video) of the motor running.

Pics - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30070499@N06/sets/72157617887285066/show/

Video - http://www.flickr.com/photos/30070499@N06/3554495346/

[whipper]

Sounds awsome!!:thumbsup: Looks Awsome to.:thumbsup: Tony is a great guy. He has helped me out tramendiously dialing in my ACU. One day Ill have all the goodys like you have. The soft wear with the PCU sounds like the way to travel. Haveing the ability to tweek to differant fuel curves would be so sweet! Would you change the curve for differant props to get the most out of the pitch? Is that something you do with the computer? Or do you just dial it in the way you want and run any prop to that curve Sam? :cheers:

[Riverman]

That loks great Sam, what a clean installation!

What is that vacuum pot looking thingy on the distribution manifold?

[skydog]

Nice yea TONY ROCKS!!

[chargerk1d 2]

wow were can i get them i want one for my omc and how much are the and are the y hard to program

[Sam Baker]

Nick Winski (http://www.wintechperformance.com) is a Brucato dealer. Give him a call - he can help you. Or of course you can call Tony as well.

[oldschoolltv]

Nice, hope to get one someday, Matt

[Tony Brucato]

I'm glad you like it:)
I'll be interested to hear how you do on the clock.

[rock]

Buddy just put em on his twin engine rig. Says he loves it. Sure does look good.
Rock

[Michael J Giesler]

We were thinking and we figure it out your nos tanks are in your live well looks like a clean setup dam now I have to run a drag motor in lake racer just to keep up with you nick does clean work.

[Sam Baker]

I took out one piston and put the NOS tank in there. That way, with 5 pistons, I'm even with you at 2.5 liters...keeps it a little fair. Your Drag Motor will just have to settle for second place which is a huge improvement for you. :cheers:

[mrtlbeez]

Sam, I'm glad to see that EFI unit on your motor. Tony should be sending mine out any day now for the V-8. Nick is going to install mine as well. Hopefully we can get it out to some of the races yet this year.

[Ray Neudecker]

Beautiful job by Nick. If it runs like most of Tony's stuff, you will love it.

[Michael J Giesler]

Hey I took 4 in points last year pal oh wait there only six running:rolleyes:

[Sam Baker]

You'll do a lot better this year. You're the guy to beat so I've heard.

[YELLOWSS]

the pcu is really a great tool. get the steamwheel and the software and it is still cheaper than a new merc ecu. a lot of race guys swear by the merc ecu, but i like the pcu myself. i'm debating getting another one for the drag. the customer support is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Instigator]

Great pix's Sam.
Really shows the engineering that Tony put into this system.
With having done the Mad system on mine I can see the attention to detail in Tony's system.
Great package, great guy to do business with.
Good luck this season Sam.
Gary

[mrtlbeez]

UPS dropped off a big box at my house last friday. Oh boy,oh boy ,oh boy. Gotta get my boat up by Nick to have him put it on so we can get out and play.

[STV_Keith]

What is that vacuum pot looking thingy on the distribution manifold?

Fuel pressure regulator - vacuum referenced.

[Instigator]

UPS dropped off a big box at my house last friday. Oh boy,oh boy ,oh boy. Gotta get my boat up by Nick to have him put it on so we can get out and play.

Now get your good p.head back from Junior :D

[Riverman]

Fuel pressure regulator - vacuum referenced.Thanks Keith. Someday I gotta learn how these FI systems work.

[outboards4life]

Now get your good p.head back from Junior :D


The powerhead is on his Mirage. Really hoping it works out.

[bigbore]

99 venom 225?that intake looks familiar:cool:

[Sam Baker]

'96 Venom. The diamond intakes came out in '96. The '99 would be the same though.

[bigbore]

What's the model # on that sam?as i c it's got (stock)the reg mid-bore carbs:cool:n what (if u know) r the jet's idle mids n mains?think the new carbs came out in 98.:cool:

[bigbore]

That 1 has the newer carbs,u got baffles 2 air-box 2 correct,those jet sizes would'nt help me at all,wierd i did'nt think they changed em that quick,the 1 i'm tunin is a 94,idle adjust uper left,mids n idles in the face under idle adjust.cool cool.:cool::thumbsup:

[Instigator]

The powerhead is on his Mirage. Really hoping it works out.

cool.
There's a guy down here with Tonys set up on an 8.
IMO, I'd think they 8 is maybe THE best target for an EFI update.
Keep us posted Travis.
Gary

[bigbore]

I'll almost guarentee the gas milage u savin on a v-8 is gonna end up beinga manditory upgrade 4 them.were climbing back up 2 3 dollars a gallon here 2 f-er's then cigaretts frick.:cool:

[outboards4life]

cool.
There's a guy down here with Tonys set up on an 8.
IMO, I'd think they 8 is maybe THE best target for an EFI update.
Keep us posted Travis.
Gary

really? I talked to Linda last week and she said that there wasn't any others made. Maybe I was mistaken.

I hope it works as good as it looks.:D:D

[jphii]

I'll ask Tony tomorrow. Easiest way to find out.

[Instigator]

really? I talked to Linda last week and she said that there wasn't any others made. Maybe I was mistaken.

I hope it works as good as it looks.:D:D

fact.
Monty helped with the motor and may have built the p.head (he told me and that it was getting Tonys system) and Tony sent him a system (Tony told me that too).

[95RapidRiot]

Looks great Sam!

Great job Tony once again!

[spirit5.6]

Great post, looking at setting it up on mine hopefully within next couple of seasons.
Well done Sam..
Dave G.

[Tony Brucato]

Monty helped with the motor and may have built the p.head (he told me and that it was getting Tonys system) and Tony sent him a system (Tony told me that too).


Gary, I think you're talking about Steve in WPB, his is a V6 built by Monty and has my EFI on it. Travis has the first V8 conversion that I've made.
The 8 is definately a perfect candidate for the upgrade.

[Instigator]

Gary, I think you're talking about Steve in WPB, his is a V6 built by Monty and has my EFI on it. Travis has the first V8 conversion that I've made.
The 8 is definately a perfect candidate for the upgrade.

Thats exactly who I'm thinking of but I thought FOR SURE we talked about it being an 8.
My bad.
Travis, I will be watching you guys closely as I came within a nats eye lash of doing an 8 for my last project and still plan on one.
Just came from my local supplier who just sold two running 300's for $1K for the pair :eek:

[outboards4life]

The EFI system should be going on in about a week. Gonna bring it up to Nicks place. I might be able to do it myself but i'm just not willing to take a chance on it. Although the instructions that I got are very detailed I'd rather have someone with some more knowledge work with it.


Also wanted to Thank Tony and Linda for this whole procedure. They are very patient and super nice people. Just talking to either one of them it was like we have been friends for years. I look forward to future dealings with them.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jphii]

Hey Travis, I was talking with Tony & Linda today. Sounds like you're gonna have a pretty sweet setup. His looked pretty good today too.

[outboards4life]

Hey Travis, I was talking with Tony & Linda today. Sounds like you're gonna have a pretty sweet setup. His looked pretty good today too.


I hope so. I don't know if I can handle doing another project if this one has bad results.

[mrtlbeez]

The boat is going up to Nick's shop Thursday for the installation. Get the EFI done, figure out the ignition problems, and finish up the cable and pulley steering. Then we're going to have some fun!!!!!!!!!!!