Formula Brochures and Performance Results
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x2. That would be awesome to see the factory specs. Many of the older boats have switched hands a time or two by now and some upgrades along they way or engines getting tired may have slowed them down. The factory specs gives you a clear picture of where it needs to be. Thanks for digging these up!
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Formula used to publish a pamphlet called Specifications and Performance Guide. I have one from 1990. Here are the pages for the 311 and 357.
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In response to the 1986 or 1987 specs shown at the beginning of this thread. When you see an F206, F233, or F242LS with the 350 mag and "perf" designation, it does not indicate a different engine. In 1987,1988,and1989 there was a performance package option on single engine boats. It was an upgrade to a 21" cleaver prop, and most importantly, a 2" higher X dimension when the drive is rigged into the boat at the factory. Made a big difference on my 1987 F206LS. In 1987, the factory would not install any bigger engine than the 350 mag, 270 HP in an F206. I'm not sure how they handled the F233 and F242. It wasn't until 1988 or 1989 that they allowed the 320 EFI to be installed in an F206. I went to the factory in the fall of 1986 to beg them for a big block or at least the 320EFI or Tempest in my factory ordered 1987 F206. No dice, product liability concerns. Great factory tour though. Cool to see the crated KAAMA engine packages sitting in the cage along the outside of the assembly floor. My F206 was delivered in February 1987 with a 350 mag and performance package.



