502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
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502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
Hello All,
Do any of you have a recomendation for Cam/spring upgrade.
Also ever seen any info on interface and software for modifying Mercruiser computer? I have done lots of this on cars but never seen any software / cable info on Mercruiser computers.
Looking for a more racing profile motor not the broomstick cam that the 502/415 has. The ocational stall at the dock is something I can deal with.
Do any of you have a recomendation for Cam/spring upgrade.
Also ever seen any info on interface and software for modifying Mercruiser computer? I have done lots of this on cars but never seen any software / cable info on Mercruiser computers.
Looking for a more racing profile motor not the broomstick cam that the 502/415 has. The ocational stall at the dock is something I can deal with.
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Re: 502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
ZZ502 cam. I have one in a 9:1 454 and it works well even with my smaller valves should be even better on yours,,tons of torque,great mid range and not bad at the top considering I'm over propped. Are you staying stock compression? If so I personally wouldn't go larger than the ZZ cam. Forget the exacts but like 224/234 dur. at 50 & 527/547 lift
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Re: 502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
Originally Posted by cooltoys61
ZZ502 cam. I have one in a 9:1 454 and it works well even with my smaller valves should be even better on yours,,tons of torque,great mid range and not bad at the top considering I'm over propped. Are you staying stock compression? If so I personally wouldn't go larger than the ZZ cam. Forget the exacts but like 224/234 dur. at 50 & 527/547 lift
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Originally Posted by cooltoys61
No MPI. I'm running 800 DPs from a Merc 500HP. Don't know nothin bout no Computer mods
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Re: 502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
No doubt there are some guys here that can hook you up but not me. They will eventually see your thread and help. I've heard Ariz. speed & Marine does reprogramming for superchargers etc but also heard from some local mechs that they had trouble with them,,there are others,,,,,,GUYS??????
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Re: 502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
Originally Posted by lchornet
Unlike cars, there are 50 companies out there making chips or reprogramers for boats. There are only a few places that can do the reprogramming, and do it right. and then it only gets done right if its something they have done before. If you create something totally different, you may have to have it redone several times.
I am not talking about pre programing a solution. No two setups are the same. doesn't matter if you are talking about cars or boats. If you are tuning you need to be able to adjust parameters often or you pay someone to do it for you. I am lucky that I live close to a very good shop that does good work with a great track record however if I have them install and do the original tuning I assume it will change depending on where I go. Now I admit I am new to performance EFI boat tuning but I would think it is not rocket science, Just RPM Limits, Fuel and spark curves
I would think after a good base setup it would be handy to have the ability to tweak the tuning over time and change parameters in changing conditions.
Thanks for the reply
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Re: 502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
Originally Posted by 502SCS
Now I admit I am new to performance EFI boat tuning but I would think it is not rocket science, Just RPM Limits, Fuel and spark curves
I would think after a good base setup it would be handy to have the ability to tweak the tuning over time and change parameters in changing conditions.
Thanks for the reply
I would think after a good base setup it would be handy to have the ability to tweak the tuning over time and change parameters in changing conditions.
Thanks for the reply
You need to contact someone like Tyler Crockett (he's an OSO member also) about reprogramming. Even if you just want to have somthing simple like the rev limiter changed, it'll be $350-$400 to have it done. Your on the right track if you're thinking it's nothing like cars....
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Re: 502/415 MPI Gen VI Camshaft / Computer
Originally Posted by SeaRay Jim
Tell Merc that. I think thee are still only 4 people that can touch a Merc ECM (except the new one which there is only 1 I think)
You need to contact someone like Tyler Crockett (he's an OSO member also) about reprogramming. Even if you just want to have somthing simple like the rev limiter changed, it'll be $350-$400 to have it done. Your on the right track if you're thinking it's nothing like cars....
You need to contact someone like Tyler Crockett (he's an OSO member also) about reprogramming. Even if you just want to have somthing simple like the rev limiter changed, it'll be $350-$400 to have it done. Your on the right track if you're thinking it's nothing like cars....