how to determine if motor is worth supercharging
03-02-2019 | 09:34 AM
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i pulled the orig 454 from a 79 Pantera. the hole the water pump attaches to was bigger than original and block was much thinner than others i had to compare to. mine was Hudson river 30 miles above new york. brackish water for 20 years and sitting for 15. any 40 year old raw water marine engine is too corroded internally to ever trust. where did this boat spend it's life?
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03-02-2019 | 01:55 PM
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You’re going to have it apart to open up the ring gaps no matter what, so you will learn what you have and don’t at that point. I say do it! If it’s cast internals and you blow it up, there isn’t much lost. I would wait until the end of the season though, ha.
03-03-2019 | 09:31 AM
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The biggest problem with forced induction is that it makes a lot of power. If your current setup (engine/drive) is not built for the extra power you're going to start breaking things on a regular basis. Then instead of enjoying a day on the lake you're constantly chasing your tail on what did I break now. I'd keep your current boat as is and if you want something supercharged do your homework and buy a boat that someone else spent a ton of money and headaches dialing in. That's the best way to do it IMHO.
03-03-2019 | 11:44 AM
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but OP has a 22 Donzi. not easy to find. fast. holds it's value as well as anything. OP. I would start with the transom and a bravo setup. probably gain 5 to 10 mph with the same engine. then hydraulic steering.
03-03-2019 | 02:07 PM
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