HP 500 Heads/Cam/Intake/Carb On a 454 MAG?
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HP 500 Heads/Cam/Intake/Carb On a 454 MAG?
I have a 1989 Century Ultra I with the 365 hp 454 MAG carb and Bravo outdrive. The motor is stock except for stainless marine headers and risers and has 345 hours on it. The boat runs 61 mph on GPS right now with a 23P Mirage Plus prop at 5200 rpms.
I just picked up stock heads, cam, intake and carb. off an HP 500. Is this a good upgrade? How much of an increase in hp and speed should I see? Any guesses on a prop? I know there are a lot of variables I'm just looking for some estimates.
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I just picked up stock heads, cam, intake and carb. off an HP 500. Is this a good upgrade? How much of an increase in hp and speed should I see? Any guesses on a prop? I know there are a lot of variables I'm just looking for some estimates.
Thanks
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I have a 1989 Century Ultra I with the 365 hp 454 MAG carb and Bravo outdrive. The motor is stock except for stainless marine headers and risers and has 345 hours on it. The boat runs 61 mph on GPS right now with a 23P Mirage Plus prop at 5200 rpms.
I just picked up stock heads, cam, intake and carb. off an HP 500. Is this a good upgrade? How much of an increase in hp and speed should I see? Any guesses on a prop? I know there are a lot of variables I'm just looking for some estimates.
Thanks
I just picked up stock heads, cam, intake and carb. off an HP 500. Is this a good upgrade? How much of an increase in hp and speed should I see? Any guesses on a prop? I know there are a lot of variables I'm just looking for some estimates.
Thanks
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The heads on both engines are the same, except for the HP500 heads have slightly larger valves. The HP500 cams made the engines prone to reversion. Make sure the valve springs on the heads are good.
You might see a 2-3mph gain.
You might see a 2-3mph gain.
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IMO, there are better choices for a cam than the carb HP500cam. You will be able to make the same power with a better idle and no chance of reversion.
The HP500 cam is on a 110 lobe sep and has a ot of overlap. You would be much better off with a cam on 112-114 lob sep.
I think the 741 is too big for a 454ci engine unless you spin it up to about 5800rpms. Something closer to the 731 cam would be better for a 454 and have better midrange torque.
The HP500 cam is on a 110 lobe sep and has a ot of overlap. You would be much better off with a cam on 112-114 lob sep.
I think the 741 is too big for a 454ci engine unless you spin it up to about 5800rpms. Something closer to the 731 cam would be better for a 454 and have better midrange torque.