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Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-26-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,505
Posted By Eclipse232

Actually now that you mention it, I do have an...

Actually now that you mention it, I do have an extra battery on the left side of the boat. All of the gear and anchors are right in the middle of the cabin. Can one battery make that much of a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-26-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,505
Posted By Eclipse232

Ok thats sounds a little better, thats what I...

Ok thats sounds a little better, thats what I was thinking it was. My uncle's boat used to do the same thing and the second he put the left tab down he was fine. So i figured this was pretty much...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-26-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,505
Posted By Eclipse232

What do you think the problem could be then? ...

What do you think the problem could be then? Also what would be wrong with using the tabs to level it out?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-25-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,505
Posted By Eclipse232

Adding trim tabs?

Gentlemen,

Ive got a 23' Wellcraft Eclipse and I was thinking about adding a set of trim tabs. The boat only does 55 so I dont need an expensive set of k-planes. The boat tends to come off of a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-21-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,438
Posted By Eclipse232

I know how to do it, i was just wondering if I...

I know how to do it, i was just wondering if I was going to see any difference. Its a stock 454 mag with EMI thunder exhaust manifolds, nothing special. Thats why I was wondering if it was even...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
04-20-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,438
Posted By Eclipse232

Question Port and Polish?

Hey guys I was wondering what exactly do you gain from porting and polishing the heads and intake? I have a 454 mag and im wondering if its worth my weekend porting and polishing them. How much...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-20-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,558
Posted By Eclipse232

Haha well thank you guys for the help!

Haha well thank you guys for the help!
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-16-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,558
Posted By Eclipse232

How would you eliminate hydrodynamic drag? I was...

How would you eliminate hydrodynamic drag? I was thinking that the bravo drive me be in the water too deep and may be creating drag...but i wasnt sure. Could that be an issue?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-16-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,558
Posted By Eclipse232

Cool Shouldnt my boat be quicker?

Ok so I have a 1990 Wellcraft Eclipse 233. It came with a 350 and alpha drive. I replaced the 350 with a 454 magnum and replaced the alpha drive with a bravo 1 drive. I have replaced the exhaust...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-14-2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

Ok guys well thank you! You've definitely given...

Ok guys well thank you! You've definitely given me a lot to think about
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-11-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

Does intercooling make much of a difference?

Does intercooling make much of a difference?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-09-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

I know this is gonna sound stupid again but is...

I know this is gonna sound stupid again but is there any option to either supercharge or procharge without running 93 octane? Also without changing that much timing?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-09-2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

Which mechanical block mounted fuel pump do you...

Which mechanical block mounted fuel pump do you use? The one that sits on top of the sea pump? Or am i thinking of something else?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-08-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

So i would need an electric fuel pump. What...

So i would need an electric fuel pump. What would i do with the fuel pump that is attatched to the sea pump? Leave it connected and just disconnect the lines?

Also, it is a 1997 454 magnum, I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-08-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

Yes i have the 454 magnum that is carbureted. I...

Yes i have the 454 magnum that is carbureted. I dont plan on running too much psi. 5psi max.

"Things that might concern me on your application with existing engines are; head gaskets, top...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-07-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

What kind of tuning issues have people run into?

What kind of tuning issues have people run into?
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-07-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,626
Posted By Eclipse232

Supercharge stock 454 mag?

Hey guys, probably another stupid question you guys are tired of reading which i apologize for now...

Can you supercharge a stock 454 magnum with a pair of emi thunder exhaust manifolds? I would...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-29-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By Eclipse232

If i were to supercharge my boat, i wouldnt have...

If i were to supercharge my boat, i wouldnt have to do anything extra such as motor work correct? I would assume i weould need to replace the carb. And also get a new prop with more pitch. But...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-23-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By Eclipse232

Thank you very much! Thats exactly what i wanted...

Thank you very much! Thats exactly what i wanted to hear! Yes my intake is aluminum, ive heard before that its not that bad of an intake, so i will probably just be replacing the cam and carb. Might...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-23-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By Eclipse232

Yea I dont even think i would have the room to...

Yea I dont even think i would have the room to make my own stainless risers. Coming straight out of the risers my exhaust tubes make a sharp angle so it misses the swim platform. What im hoping is...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-23-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By Eclipse232

Well that kinda sucks about the cam. I have a...

Well that kinda sucks about the cam. I have a 1990 wellcraft eclipse that I swapped out a 350 with a 454. I ran the exhaust out the sides because i didnt want an exhaust on top of my swim platform...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-23-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By Eclipse232

No i dont have the long ss risers. I was trying...

No i dont have the long ss risers. I was trying to find out if id be able to do any kind of cam to the motor without changing the risers. The exhaust setup i have now just barely fits the boat, and...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By Eclipse232

Some modifications?

Hey guys, I have a 97 454 Magnum. Everything is stock except for a pair of emi thunder exhaust manifolds. Im looking into replacing the carb, intake, and cam. Or maybe some other modifications you...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
07-13-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,103
Posted By Eclipse232

Throttle Trim Switch

Does anyone know where i can buy a right hand clamp on throttle trim switch for a set of morse controls? It only has to be single switch

Everyone I call says they havent sold them in a few years...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-08-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,450
Posted By Eclipse232

Haha holy hell! Talk about loud!

Haha holy hell! Talk about loud!
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