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Donald, Please do keep us updated on that lower unit and any upgrades you may be able to acquire. The reason I am interested is I plan to build a GX480, and power it with an FE motor, and get my current 10s lipo SAW IMPBA record of 67.12mph up to 80mph or more. Only one tunnel has ever gone over 80mph, and it was only done in one direction. I want to set the record that high, and I think the GX480 and its overall size can handle the conditions. Along with the toughness of your carbon cowling as it seems so strong I think it can handle any blowoffs that may occur. I currently have a lawless gas size lower unit with a conversion kit to FE that a friend made me, but I am nervous the Lawless lower may not like the brushless motor and its RPM's..if that ends up being the case, then a gear drive unit may be my only option! I may be able to pull this off with the QX400 hull I am building now, as I have had a 40" hull run 73mph one way, but that is really screaming! Size becomes important at these speeds as you need enough to help keep the boat down!