2001 EFI 260 Mercs---- Thinking of procharging. Pros and Cons requested??
#11
The long-blocks between the 5.7L (250 HP), 5.7L EFI (260 HP), and 350 MAG MPI were identical. Since the ECM has to be re-flashed anyway, I wonder if these could be made to work?
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I think you would be fine with a set of 383's.. Not 475 hp but more like 400 hp. That way they wont be prone to reversion and prob get you to mid to upper 60's. Personally I have given up on big blocks to go fast. Have had them all 7.4 mpi to 496ho's. I just cant run the crap out of the big blocks and have them last like I can the small blocks. I also think supercharging them is just asking for problems. Plus if you explode a 383 NA, which I have never done, it will be much cheaper to replace. What drives do you have?
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no offense you are completely wasting your time with powering up your small blocks plus a Sea Ray hull is more a pleasure boat and ride not even close to a speed boat or performance ride. If anything you wanted to change engines I would go with something like what Volvo Penta has in the line up of the 6.0 LS version. they have 350 hp - 380 hp and a 420 hp LS 6.0.
Volvo's 6.0 LS 420 hp tested against the 496 HO and beat it everytime in 2 exact Formula boat models comparison across the board in all water testing. The 6.0 is 300 pounds lighter per engine than the big blocks as well. I would look into LS swap outs if you are really looking to completely change your engines out and do a complete drop in.
Volvo's 6.0 LS 420 hp tested against the 496 HO and beat it everytime in 2 exact Formula boat models comparison across the board in all water testing. The 6.0 is 300 pounds lighter per engine than the big blocks as well. I would look into LS swap outs if you are really looking to completely change your engines out and do a complete drop in.
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I do believe the 250 hp, 260 hp motors have cast cranks, cheap rods and cast pistons, small cam and crappy heads, the 350 mag is forged crank and pistons, a little better cam, better rods and heads, I could be wrong. The 383 with better exhaust, larger injectors, possibly a fuel pump and a reflash might be your best bet.
#17
Agree 100%!! Once you step onto that slippery slope of modifying your stock power, you better enjoy turning wrenches because you will probably be doing it on a regular basis. Not to mention that nagging worry in the back or your mind that something - motor, drive, etc. - is going to let go and ruin your weekend every time you go out. There is a lot to be said for having a turn-key boat that you can take out and run around on with the family, and settle into a cove with a cold brew and no worries. If you have the disposable income and the inclination to tinker with it a lot, then go for it.
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Check out the Ilmor stuff. Plug and play LS power is the way to go in my opinion
http://www.ilmor.com/en/marine/recre...l/MV8-62L.aspx
http://www.ilmor.com/en/marine/recre...l/MV8-62L.aspx
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Check out the Ilmor stuff. Plug and play LS power is the way to go in my opinion
http://www.ilmor.com/en/marine/recre...l/MV8-62L.aspx
http://www.ilmor.com/en/marine/recre...l/MV8-62L.aspx
http://www.ilmor.com/en/marine/recre...l/MV8-570.aspx