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COOPS 03-12-2012 09:00 PM

Anyone fit a mpi big block under the hatch?

thirdchildhood 03-12-2012 09:45 PM


Originally Posted by coopsmirage (Post 3639870)
Anyone fit a mpi big block under the hatch?

There are a ton of them. This isn't mine but it's faster. An Ilmore fits too and so does a 525 :).
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...s452Medium.jpg
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...222/Ilmore.jpg
http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...s096Medium.jpg

COOPS 03-12-2012 10:05 PM

Thanks for adding to my wish list!!!!!!!

86scarabIII 03-13-2012 07:30 AM

I just got my 22 Classic last year. The trim pump for the tabs went out like a week after I bought it (and I never fixed it) so I actually went the whole year without any tabs. It was actually a pretty good learning experience and I look forward to running it this year with tabs.

Its a great boat and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I run with guys who have much bigger, faster, newer boats and guess who everybody wants to ride with...the Donzi 22! In fuel I'll go through in a day what they do in a half hour. Mine has the carbed 454 mag and runs at 68-70 depending on fuel load.

The only tip I can give you is to trim that drive to the moon and it will fly! Mine shoots a nice liitle roost so I can imagine with the shorter X dimension that thing will be sweet.

This picture was taken as I was going through the other boat's wake, but honestly it feels like this is how you are runing all the time! I can't wait for spring!

http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...A2%3A258ot1lsi

VetteLT193 03-14-2012 09:25 AM

keep in mind with every picture you see of an engine in a 22 classic that yours is an inch higher.

The headers shown in the pics above will rub against the hatch in a 1987. It won't rub bad but will rub. MPI should fit but just beware before doing anything that you will notice a difference.

I was shown pictures of a standard HP500 (carb) in a 22 and that it was a no problem fit. Well, it won't fit in a 1987 without a much shorter air cleaner and it will still rub even with finding the flattest bolt possible to bolt the cleaner onto the carb and running a barry grant w/o choke.

thirdchildhood 03-14-2012 11:54 AM


Originally Posted by 86scarabIII (Post 3640082)
I just got my 22 Classic last year. The trim pump for the tabs went out like a week after I bought it (and I never fixed it) so I actually went the whole year without any tabs. It was actually a pretty good learning experience and I look forward to running it this year with tabs.

Its a great boat and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I run with guys who have much bigger, faster, newer boats and guess who everybody wants to ride with...the Donzi 22! In fuel I'll go through in a day what they do in a half hour. Mine has the carbed 454 mag and runs at 68-70 depending on fuel load.

The only tip I can give you is to trim that drive to the moon and it will fly! Mine shoots a nice liitle roost so I can imagine with the shorter X dimension that thing will be sweet.

This picture was taken as I was going through the other boat's wake, but honestly it feels like this is how you are runing all the time! I can't wait for spring!

http://images2.snapfish.com/23232323...A2%3A258ot1lsi

Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis? Spring is here!! I'm getting ready to head out right now!

COOPS 03-14-2012 12:29 PM

That's why I was asking because my 26zx with a 502 mpi is still under wraps to measure it. But the carbed 454 in the 22 seems very tight to the hatch with a very thin arrestor.

In good condition what would a 87 22 be worth?
More with the mpi vs carb?

BUIZILLA 03-14-2012 07:01 PM

87's LE's are special boats, unique color scheme and nice windscreen, whats the hull # ? I had an '87 LE 18 and an '87 LE Minx 20

visit with us over here > wLww.donzi.org introduce yourself and have fun

BUIZILLA 03-14-2012 07:07 PM


Originally Posted by 30 outlaw 2005 (Post 3639849)
Congrats you have pictures?

Been looking for a 22 and I was not aware there was a special edition. What is different in the special edition from the other 22's built that year? Is that a more desired model to have?

I have a 22 Donzi Criterion for sale if there is an interest..

COOPS 03-14-2012 08:27 PM

Number 23 of 25

Anyone know a value... I'm trying to convince my better half that
1. I needed another boat.... Because what's better than one.. Two
2. I got a good deal on it.


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