Edelbrock Pro-Flo XT EFI system BBC in a marine application
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I had antique GenV 502MPI's in my last boat (MEFI1 and VST). It went 75 when I started and 92 when I finished. I did a ton of research on here reading threads and whatnot.
I ended up reusing the MPI intakes, MEFI1 and the complete VST fuel systems I did the fuel rail mod and had injectors cleaned/ tested etc. I ported the intakes and plenums, used TPIS bored out throttle bodies as Smitty suggested, bored the engines to 509's, raised compression slightly to 9.1, ported the iron heads nothing major, did a full roller valvetrain conversion, custom cams with specs I found in another thread then sent the ECM's to Mark Boos for recalibration.
Tune through the mail is not the best as you will hear or frowned upon by most, but the last step I made was installing O2 bungs and an Innovate dual channel system so I could monitor and then have the ECM's touched up later. Sold the boat before having them touched up and never finished prop testing however I can tell you the readings were pretty darn close to where they needed to be.
I did not dyno the engines so I have no idea on HP but was very pleased with my overall outcome for the money spent. I'd go this route again in a heartbeat on that platform.
The best advice though is If you need to go faster buy a faster boat.
I ended up reusing the MPI intakes, MEFI1 and the complete VST fuel systems I did the fuel rail mod and had injectors cleaned/ tested etc. I ported the intakes and plenums, used TPIS bored out throttle bodies as Smitty suggested, bored the engines to 509's, raised compression slightly to 9.1, ported the iron heads nothing major, did a full roller valvetrain conversion, custom cams with specs I found in another thread then sent the ECM's to Mark Boos for recalibration.
Tune through the mail is not the best as you will hear or frowned upon by most, but the last step I made was installing O2 bungs and an Innovate dual channel system so I could monitor and then have the ECM's touched up later. Sold the boat before having them touched up and never finished prop testing however I can tell you the readings were pretty darn close to where they needed to be.
I did not dyno the engines so I have no idea on HP but was very pleased with my overall outcome for the money spent. I'd go this route again in a heartbeat on that platform.
The best advice though is If you need to go faster buy a faster boat.
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Front feeders suffer a bit compared to dual 4s for the same reason.
This edelbrock victor ram has bungs and fuel rail kit, which cuts down on the work. There have been questions on edelbrocks availability in general though due to buyouts and supplier switching.



The profiler is the out of the box hp king though.
This edelbrock victor ram has bungs and fuel rail kit, which cuts down on the work. There have been questions on edelbrocks availability in general though due to buyouts and supplier switching.



The profiler is the out of the box hp king though.
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https://www.boatid.com/comp-cams/xtreme-marine-camshaft-kit-mpn-k01-445-8.html?view=653568&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnNacBhDvARIsABnDa 6_ap9DYvcpJoCUodbJXeAkGy2DP9_LRbpkpV6EyBv92fj2lZXN NdUIaAkyVEALw_wcB
https://www.compcams.com/ez-efi-marine-self-tuning-engine-control-system-mercury-marine-base-kit.html
Ok since were talking intakes, EFI and air flow I spoke to Comp about a cam and they recommended the cam kit in the link. What do you guys think about this kit? I am on the fence about going to a dry tip and deleting my silent choice exhaust but not sure its a terrific idea as I am worried I will get constant complaints on my lake about noise.
Also I see F.A.S.T is coming out with an EFI system for mercury based systems.
https://www.compcams.com/ez-efi-marine-self-tuning-engine-control-system-mercury-marine-base-kit.html
Ok since were talking intakes, EFI and air flow I spoke to Comp about a cam and they recommended the cam kit in the link. What do you guys think about this kit? I am on the fence about going to a dry tip and deleting my silent choice exhaust but not sure its a terrific idea as I am worried I will get constant complaints on my lake about noise.
Also I see F.A.S.T is coming out with an EFI system for mercury based systems.
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Dart TR with efi conversion. 2yr old ad. Doesn’t ssy if sold or not
https://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...am-efi.228763/
https://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...am-efi.228763/
Now they getting modified shorter.
Pro-Filer Blower conversion - "Sniper " Tunnel Ram with fuel rails/injector bungs
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My block is a Gen 6 502 Roller, the valvetrain is roller and the block has a casting that says MK VI.


