454 mag EFI, how to add 5 mph?
10-19-2008, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Chain Runner
yup, got no reason to lie. true GPS speed, not from the speedo. with 4 people, cooler, etc...im slower, probably 61, 62 or so...
Maybe he just cant drive,his lucky to get 59-60 out of his.
10-19-2008, 09:22 AM
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Prop it correctly and you will probably get what your looking for without any other changes. If I could get what I was looking for with a labbed prop only, I wouldn't spend 10 cents on MPI modifications until the engine needed to be opened up for other reasons. If you are worried about ruining a labbed prop, only use it when you are concerned about hitting 70 and use a stock prop when going to questionable areas.
10-19-2008, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Chain Runner
Hey Guy's n Gal's. I have a 232 baja w/a 454 mag EFI. its bone stock and the boat runs 66-67 GPS w/2 people, 1/2 tank and a 25 pitch mirage plus non-labbed prop @ 4800 RPM. thats on a good day, typically it runs 4600-4700 rpms. Either way, id like a solid 70 mph boat (a new boat is out of the question for this coming year). I have been reading about mods, and cant come to a conclusion of what is possible on the EFI motor. what can i do for an extra 5 mph? I was thinking flame arrestor, fuel press regulator, and an ECU flash. possibly some GLM manifolds, which i have read about, but havent been able to get any solid info on. Lastly i could lab the prop, but if anyone knows the chain, it wont last too long...Would all this get me 5 mph? Headers are out of the question as i cant justify spending 2k on this boat as id like a new(er) one in 2010. thanks for the input!
We were sitting where you are now two years ago. My thoughts looking back would be to do nothing and get your new(er) boat in 2010 or get ready to spend some money on your 232. To go fast safely and reliable cost $$$! We wanted 5mph and ended up spending 17K!!! We are still spending money on the motor and looking for more power. The 17K includes full hydraulic steering and performance tabs. You will probably need these with your 70 plus mph 23. Be careful what you wish for!
10-19-2008, 06:49 PM
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Hey thats great,sorry if you took it the wrong way!
Maybe he just cant drive,his lucky to get 59-60 out of his.
Maybe he just cant drive,his lucky to get 59-60 out of his.
Chain Runner,
We were sitting where you are now two years ago. My thoughts looking back would be to do nothing and get your new(er) boat in 2010 or get ready to spend some money on your 232. To go fast safely and reliable cost $$$! We wanted 5mph and ended up spending 17K!!! We are still spending money on the motor and looking for more power. The 17K includes full hydraulic steering and performance tabs. You will probably need these with your 70 plus mph 23. Be careful what you wish for!
We were sitting where you are now two years ago. My thoughts looking back would be to do nothing and get your new(er) boat in 2010 or get ready to spend some money on your 232. To go fast safely and reliable cost $$$! We wanted 5mph and ended up spending 17K!!! We are still spending money on the motor and looking for more power. The 17K includes full hydraulic steering and performance tabs. You will probably need these with your 70 plus mph 23. Be careful what you wish for!
smitty i would PM you but i cant find the button to do it with?
10-19-2008, 11:45 PM
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10-20-2008, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by young-gun
get the procharger...order a brochure from them, theres owner reports saying that they get 20-25MPH gains on any boat.
Yeah right.........until it blows up
My advice is do some simple bolt on mods like a K&N Arrestor and some 496 take off exhaust. That and lab the prop. Anything else will make the boat harder to sell later.
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10-20-2008, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Griff
Yeah right.........until it blows up
My advice is do some simple bolt on mods like a K&N Arrestor and some 496 take off exhaust. That and lab the prop. Anything else will make the boat harder to sell later.
My advice is do some simple bolt on mods like a K&N Arrestor and some 496 take off exhaust. That and lab the prop. Anything else will make the boat harder to sell later.
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10-20-2008, 02:01 PM
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Trade it in...alot safer.
http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...ft-scarab.html
http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...ft-scarab.html
