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Old 04-06-2021 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by carnutsx2
540 cubic inch motor . 502 block with a 4.25" stroke with a 4.466" bore
The math on that works out to a 532", 532.6" actually.
4.5" bore x 4.25" stroke = 540.7", otherwise a 540.
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Old 04-07-2021 | 06:06 PM
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I think you need to be a bit more specific. If I remember, you have a 454 MAG EFI, correct? And you're looking to keep it fuel injected, re-use as many of your stock parts as possible on a higher HP engine while still keeping the Bravo 1 outdrive. Am I correct?
Thanks, though it's just a 7.4 MPI, not a Mag engine.

Thanks for all the other replies, too...great information and answers my question.

I've got a couple of people interested in my 208 Islander, the thought is to use those funds for the re-power project. It's not something I HAVE to do, more of a want... and there is certainly the argument to just let it be and enjoy.
Is it me or are used engines just nearly impossible to find now? Seems like they were littering the place a couple of years ago.
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Old 04-07-2021 | 08:15 PM
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Carnut pretty much said what I was going to. However, I thought you had the 454 MAG?

Your 7.4L I think is 330 HP., So a 502 MAG is a nice upgrade (415 HP) but prob not worth the hassle of exchanging everything for a mild boost in performance.

You really need to look for a HP 500 in my opinion to make it worth your while. It would be the upper limit of the bravo 1 out drive capabilities and give you a fair amount of performance.

Yes, engines are much harder to come by lately.
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Old 04-07-2021 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by xlint89
Carnut pretty much said what I was going to. However, I thought you had the 454 MAG?

Your 7.4L I think is 330 HP., So a 502 MAG is a nice upgrade (415 HP) but prob not worth the hassle of exchanging everything for a mild boost in performance.

You really need to look for a HP 500 in my opinion to make it worth your while. It would be the upper limit of the bravo 1 out drive capabilities and give you a fair amount of performance.

Yes, engines are much harder to come by lately.
A 502 mag has lots of options for future improvement..the 7.4...not so much....
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Old 04-08-2021 | 06:31 PM
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Yeah...a 500EFI is my dream engine for this boat. Was actually a factory option.
I'm keeping my eyes open. Like I said before, it's a want, not a need so I can be patient...

(This is what I tell myself whenever I get frustrated!)
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Old 04-08-2021 | 09:37 PM
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Why limit yourself to such low horsepower?
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Old 04-08-2021 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by carnutsx2
Why limit yourself to such low horsepower?
Not wanting to replace out drives too.. (at least that was my reason. I cannot speak for Baja)
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Old 04-08-2021 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by phragle
A 502 mag has lots of options for future improvement..the 7.4...not so much....
This is true if you're looking to upgrade in stages.
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Old 04-08-2021 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bajaman
Yeah...a 500EFI is my dream engine for this boat. Was actually a factory option.
I'm keeping my eyes open. Like I said before, it's a want, not a need so I can be patient...

(This is what I tell myself whenever I get frustrated!)
2 just sold in the swap shop for $25k for the pair. I was watching 1 on Ebay earlier on this winter. Guy was asking around $11k.for 1 with a little over 400 hrs on it. I opted to pass because they recommend rebuild at 500 hrs.

Plus I would had to replace the computer along with the engine. (Mine has MEFI 1 and believe the 500 EFI is MEFI 3? so more cost plus changing wiring harness).
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Old 04-09-2021 | 12:58 PM
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How fast do you want to go in a Baja? No offense...anything above 80-85 would scare me.
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