Mike Finnegan's 711 cid Twin-Turbo Hemi Jet Boat Engine - Engine Builder Magazine

Mike Finnegan’s 711 cid Twin-Turbo Hemi Jet Boat Engine

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With a 455 Olds next to him throughout his childhood, Mike Finnegan learned to love the roar of a V8 engine. This influenced him to get into racing jet boats himself. You’ve likely seen his most recent jet boat set up – a 19-ft. Peterson Place Craft called Game Over with a 711 cubic inch twin-turbo Hemi engine in the back. We caught up with Mike to get all the details of the build and it’s our Engine of the Week.

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