brian valery

Need opinions on the new merc 383 MPI stroker as a replacement for a 5.7 mag.

Thanks

hunster

I know there were some 383 quicksilver remans out there at a decent price. I didn't opt for that due to the fact that there were no extended warranty offered on them. If I was gonna drop that kind of loot I'd want to be able to get the 5 years.

Mbam

You can get 3 years additional factory extended warranty with them. Our customers are reporting better performance than the 7.4 and better fuel economy

jmherbert

An over generalization, but I remember Lingenfelter used to say the 383 is one of the best motors around. BB torque, SB weight and economy.

unbroken

I have a pair of built 383's, not Mercs, and I really like them. I picked up a solid 10-11 MPH over my 6.2's, and the bottom end torque is just nuts. I am putting Stainless marine exhaust on this month, and re-dynoing, but I couldn't be happier with the 383's. They are torque monsters.

ZXXX Donzi

I just bought one with a Bravo package and transom assembly to put in my Donzi X-18 project boat I am doing for my wife.

Larry at my marina has installed a few and has nothing but good things to say. The price is right on some of them.

I am liking the idea of a 70+mph turn key boat.

dammmagnum

Hello Unbroken,

Who did you get your 383 package from?
Thank you
Jim

unbroken

I had CHS racing here in Austin build them. Awesome job.