Blower or tunnel ram
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Blower or tunnel ram
OK,
Picked up a older 42' Excalibur boat with 502's.
Buddy just happen to have 2 compete 8-71 set ups.
So I bought them.
Now, some are saying not to install the blowers because I have Merc trannies and TRS drives.
They will not last with the blower strain, as I am told.
I was putting them on for looks and more " go ".
I know the the older boat will never be a 10,000# rocket ship.
Just love the looks/sound of blowers.
Well then how about tunnel rams????
Got those too!!!!
Johnny
Picked up a older 42' Excalibur boat with 502's.
Buddy just happen to have 2 compete 8-71 set ups.
So I bought them.
Now, some are saying not to install the blowers because I have Merc trannies and TRS drives.
They will not last with the blower strain, as I am told.
I was putting them on for looks and more " go ".
I know the the older boat will never be a 10,000# rocket ship.
Just love the looks/sound of blowers.
Well then how about tunnel rams????
Got those too!!!!
Johnny
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It all depends on the engine's parts and condition. if it had stock Merc 420's or 465's, the tunnel rams will not only be a waste, they'll probably lead to the early demise of the engines. Blowers need blower motors to go on. Everything is going to be stressed by double. The cheapest part by far of a blower motor setup is the blower kit.