Pilotpete

If you're bumping the rev limiter (personal, mechanical, or electronic) with your current set-up, you would have to re-prop to make use of the additional hp. As an example, my boat came from the factory with 454s. Previous owner upgraded to FWC 496s. Formula offered that as an option later. The difference is only 45hp a side. the 454 came with a 26P and the 496s came with a 28Cupped prop. Both will allow for near redline @ WOT. Talk to Brett at BBlades. He KNOWS his stuff! I spent some time on the phone with him and walked away MUCH better informed. (and saving my pennies to buy props from him!)

As far as torque numbers and how well the engine and drives will hold up, I can't think of a better resource on here than Eddie Young. I'm sure there are other guys on here just as well informed, I just don't know that many people here and if you read the posts about Eddie, he sounds just like Brett. Meaning, knowledgable, helpful, and just plain great guys.

I'm just a nerd at heart that loves to play "what if" with math.

offshorexcursion

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Don't put any more power and in front of those drives unless you want to hate boating.

Seriously rebuild to stock specs and be happy

Or buy a different boat that already goes faster and is dialed in correctly.