Looking for performance increase in 454 magnum EFI and prop advice.
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Looking for performance increase in 454 magnum EFI and prop advice.
I have a 1996 Cougar Sport Skier, 20.5 454 magnum efi , in like new shape , currently running 25 tempest 3 plade , boat runs 73.6 On GPS , trying to decide what is the best way to go for more performance, looking for possible a m1 or m3 procharger kit to bolt on if I can find one , and running low boost to keep it safer , also is there a better prop I could possibly try for the time being other then this 25 tempest? I was running a 23 mirage plus 3 blade and it made 72 on gps. Any advice would be great.
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Daniel
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Daniel
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So would that entail reprogramming the ECU if he adds a ProCharger? What about injectors?
What does the boat have for a drive - Bravo? External or internal steering? Is it pretty stable at 72 MPH? Adding an additional 6-10 MPH might push a 20 foot boat over the edge and make it a handful to drive. I don't know much about that make of boat - maybe it's a deep V and very stable like the Donzi Classic.
What does the boat have for a drive - Bravo? External or internal steering? Is it pretty stable at 72 MPH? Adding an additional 6-10 MPH might push a 20 foot boat over the edge and make it a handful to drive. I don't know much about that make of boat - maybe it's a deep V and very stable like the Donzi Classic.
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Yes boat is very solid and safe at those speeds bravo one leg I'll post pictures, if you look up cougar sport skier 20.5 you will see the boat , it's a bow rider , very nice well made boat
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daniel475 - Mike Tkach alter ego just typed that. He has two 1000+hp engines with #6 outdrives....obviously he can't leave things stock. LOL.
You are in a position to thinks about upgrades in many different ways.
#1) very worthy of consideration - pull motor, wrap it, and put it in the corner. Build another motor. If you need a back up, you have a good one. Sell the boat ? Be worth the same with stock EFI big block power.
#2) Those superchargers are good, but there are mods to be done outside of just bolting it on. Headgaskets/ head bolts / programming /injectors / etc. Talk to Eddie Young or the like. They have done many and can tell you what else is needed vs just what ATI givers you and says to do. Young is also very involved with Whipple installs so ask about that.
#3 ) Cam / head work / exhaust / etc on present motor and obviously will need tuning (live tuning is always recommended if not mandatory) will work pretty good since your boat responds well to the HP it already has.
You should sit down and add up the different options. $$$ and positives/negatives.
As with any performance mods with boats/cars/bikes/sleds/ etc,etc - always expect much more $$$ involved then your originally planned.
You are in a position to thinks about upgrades in many different ways.
#1) very worthy of consideration - pull motor, wrap it, and put it in the corner. Build another motor. If you need a back up, you have a good one. Sell the boat ? Be worth the same with stock EFI big block power.
#2) Those superchargers are good, but there are mods to be done outside of just bolting it on. Headgaskets/ head bolts / programming /injectors / etc. Talk to Eddie Young or the like. They have done many and can tell you what else is needed vs just what ATI givers you and says to do. Young is also very involved with Whipple installs so ask about that.
#3 ) Cam / head work / exhaust / etc on present motor and obviously will need tuning (live tuning is always recommended if not mandatory) will work pretty good since your boat responds well to the HP it already has.
You should sit down and add up the different options. $$$ and positives/negatives.
As with any performance mods with boats/cars/bikes/sleds/ etc,etc - always expect much more $$$ involved then your originally planned.
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Thanks for the advice, and I know how it goes if you bank on 5000 it always end up being 10000 , don't plan on getting rid of the boat anytime soon , just was looking for some more hp , I will for sure get in touch with those guys , thanks a lot