225 Optimax Modifications???
 

Any mods foir the 225 OPti's? Have triple engine set up looking to get 25-40 hp from each.

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

I would ask the same question on Screamandfly.com - those guys really know outboards.

I have 225 Promaxes and have posed the same question. You can change the heads, intake, etc. but it gets costly and reliability is sacrificed.

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

Thanks for the reply, I'll check out Scream and Fly.

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Tell us what you find out ,I have 03 225 optimaxs.

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No info received yet, from what i've been seeing I don't think much can be done with them.

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

g force technology 920 235 5442 he is one of two people i would let work on my motor. merc raceing tec for 20 + years. robbie :drink:

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

DO NOT modify your optimax.. Theyve had burn down problems stock.. I wouldnt go tinkering unless you are very capable

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Thanks

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no mods that I know of and if there where I thick id be afraid to do them....the dfi system on them is Very complicated

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if any body knows what to do it will be gean a g force . :drink:

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I'll give G-Force a call tommorow. I'll let you know what he says. Thanks again. Just looking formore speed. Going to try one more set of props an see what that will do.

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

Lots of places to look for speed.. Setup is key , props, lose some weight somewhere, jack plates etc etc...pair of 300's :D Optis are meant to be clean and quiet

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

Yike

Ok first, G-Force is NLA, Gene is a merc racing guy....... not an Opti guy.
You cannot modify an opti...... that is it. Nobody has bothered to try.
Buy bigger motors if you are looking for a power increase.
If you have a normal 2 stroke and want more power, look to Diamond Marine, Power Performance Engineering. The rest don't add up.

RT

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

Thanks guys, I got it. No mods to optimaxes. Would like to buy new power however I need three. Wait to hit lotto.

I have already rigged the boat to it's max. Big boat needs power.

It will be cheaper to put on one more 225 than to buy the new 300 optis . Quad set up was original, last owner changed it to trips.

Thanks for the advice :cool:

Tony

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

rbt nla?????????

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Talked to Diamond Marine today, regs changed in 2005 and dealers are subjected to big $$$$$$$fines for EPA regs.

Re: 225 Optimax Modifications???
 

Gene works for a marina now.
At that, Gene subed out his machine work to Jim Ruck.
If you want HP from a 2 stroke, Call Diamond or Power Performance, this is like Eickert and Sterling for 2 strokes.

RT

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Jay Smith is da man