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03-14-2011, 10:09 PM
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I've had a Stinger 222 since '91 ... 1987 454 Magnum (which was 330 HP that year) with Alpha 1 ... I tried every prop you can think of. Best was the Rev4 21" which ran 63 - 65 .. actually saw 67 one perfect day into the wind. But I also modified the bottom and took out the wedges on the step transom and added 16" Bennett Sport Tabs (doubble rams) just inside and under the swim platforms. These seriously helped the heavy stern when trying to get on plane with the added effect with the tabs being closer to center line than usual was like an extension to the waterline which makes the boat set better.
I just refreshed the motor which is a Crusader 350 (454 w 350 HP) and added some performance upgrades : Edelbrock marine 750 carb, Edelbrock Marine Performer Manifold ( low end torque for out of the hole) and roller tip rockers. looking for advice on after market exhaust. looks like EMI Thunder are a good choice. How about Lightning headers ... anyone have any experience with bolting them up with the engine compartment walls?
Finishing up some stern damage repair .. reinstalling the motor ... and hope to be back on the water this year!
I just refreshed the motor which is a Crusader 350 (454 w 350 HP) and added some performance upgrades : Edelbrock marine 750 carb, Edelbrock Marine Performer Manifold ( low end torque for out of the hole) and roller tip rockers. looking for advice on after market exhaust. looks like EMI Thunder are a good choice. How about Lightning headers ... anyone have any experience with bolting them up with the engine compartment walls?
Finishing up some stern damage repair .. reinstalling the motor ... and hope to be back on the water this year!
if you get a 222 stinger in the 70's better hold on!. i had one w/ stock 365 magnum that ran 60 when i got but motor was sh$t..put a new 454 mag in and ran 60...went to 750 holley...62...crane134241{i think} cam..still 62...23p merc mirage plus 62 and wild....finally puy stainless exhaust on and it was like a new boat...rocket out the hole and saw 68 gps...but was a ***** to drive to it..it did finally lift up and ride like it was on 1" of the vee. u also should put a straight edge on the last 24" of the strakes..cc built my 87 with a hook to keep the bow down which i took out and was glad i did....hope this helps!
03-14-2011, 10:11 PM
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I've had a Stinger 222 since '91 ... 1987 454 Magnum (which was 330 HP that year) with Alpha 1 ... I tried every prop you can think of. Best was the Rev4 21" which ran 63 - 65 .. actually saw 67 one perfect day into the wind. But I also modified the bottom and took out the wedges on the step transom and added 16" Bennett Sport Tabs (double rams) just inside and under the swim platforms. These seriously helped the heavy stern when trying to get on plane with the added effect with the tabs being closer to center line than usual was like an extension to the waterline which makes the boat set better.
I just refreshed the motor which is a Crusader 350 (454 w 350 HP) and added some performance upgrades : Edelbrock marine 750 carb, Edelbrock Marine Performer Manifold ( low end torque for out of the hole) and roller tip rockers. looking for advice on after market exhaust. looks like EMI Thunder are a good choice. How about Lightning headers ... anyone have any experience with bolting them up with the engine compartment walls?
Finishing up some stern damage repair .. reinstalling the motor ... and hope to be back on the water this year!
Talking about the 70 MPH stinger ... I saw a 222 in Annapolis with a 750 HP Blower motor sticking through the engine hatch with the wedges shaved off the step transom with the largest Kiekaufer Tabs you've seen 26" - 28" (?) ..that ran 92 MPH and handled pretty well ... did I ride in it .. No .. not enough length boat for that speed.
I just refreshed the motor which is a Crusader 350 (454 w 350 HP) and added some performance upgrades : Edelbrock marine 750 carb, Edelbrock Marine Performer Manifold ( low end torque for out of the hole) and roller tip rockers. looking for advice on after market exhaust. looks like EMI Thunder are a good choice. How about Lightning headers ... anyone have any experience with bolting them up with the engine compartment walls?
Finishing up some stern damage repair .. reinstalling the motor ... and hope to be back on the water this year!
Talking about the 70 MPH stinger ... I saw a 222 in Annapolis with a 750 HP Blower motor sticking through the engine hatch with the wedges shaved off the step transom with the largest Kiekaufer Tabs you've seen 26" - 28" (?) ..that ran 92 MPH and handled pretty well ... did I ride in it .. No .. not enough length boat for that speed.
if you get a 222 stinger in the 70's better hold on!. i had one w/ stock 365 magnum that ran 60 when i got but motor was sh$t..put a new 454 mag in and ran 60...went to 750 holley...62...crane134241{i think} cam..still 62...23p merc mirage plus 62 and wild....finally puy stainless exhaust on and it was like a new boat...rocket out the hole and saw 68 gps...but was a ***** to drive to it..it did finally lift up and ride like it was on 1" of the vee. u also should put a straight edge on the last 24" of the strakes..cc built my 87 with a hook to keep the bow down which i took out and was glad i did....hope this helps!
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03-14-2011, 10:22 PM
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if you get a 222 stinger in the 70's better hold on!. i had one w/ stock 365 magnum that ran 60 when i got but motor was sh$t..put a new 454 mag in and ran 60...went to 750 holley...62...crane134241{i think} cam..still 62...23p merc mirage plus 62 and wild....finally puy stainless exhaust on and it was like a new boat...rocket out the hole and saw 68 gps...but was a ***** to drive to it..it did finally lift up and ride like it was on 1" of the vee. u also should put a straight edge on the last 24" of the strakes..cc built my 87 with a hook to keep the bow down which i took out and was glad i did....hope this helps!
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