One heck of a mechanic.
 

Heard about a Mercruiser mechanic in the Toronto area. Think his name may be Frank. Apparently he's the go to guy for Merc power. Heard alot of talk about him but no one seems to know where he is. Even my dealer is aware of him, again no contact info. If anyone knows of this ghost mechanic could you help me out with some way of contacting him. Thanks Peter.

Next question, just got off the phone with Procharger and they tell me they quit making blowers for marine use back in 04. I have a 01 Baja 272 , but the motor was re and re'd in 2011. It has a 502 HO new out of the box. Not looking for Roots style. Any ideas? Really like the idea of a belt driven turbo.

Don't know anyone by the name of Frank off the top but have you tried Entec in Scarborough?

http://www.entecracing.com/index.htm

Thanks for the lead. I'll check them out. Is this the same Entec that was in the Junction, in the 70's and had 5 1970 Chevelles that ran at Cayuga?

Could be...I know they took care of a lot of the big boys on Simcoe - Libel's ect.

I would never use Entec again! I had 2 engines done by them -- ruined 2 pair of AFR heads that were brand new. I also have seen 4 other engines pulled apart after they had 'rebuilt' them that were a total mess.
It looked as if they had the high school auto class come in and do there work for them, and they charge as if they know what they are doing...

Big NO on ENTEC

dave

Somehow lost my post. Short version, talked to them their way outta line on pricing etc. just got out of drag racing but didn't tell him, boy did he want to take me for a ride. All I want is a definitive answer will a small Procharger be too much power on a Bravo1 outdrive. The boat is a 272 Baja with a 502. Getting all kinds of answers. HELP.

Peter -- the small procharger on a 502 will be fine on your boat and i would think would really wake it up. The weak link will be the bravo, the procharger is the best possible solution as it does not give the bottom end torque that a roots or whipple will. If you are easy getting up on plane and not airing the boat out all the time the bravo will live for a while. Some guys say no problem -- others will tell you it won't last long. Make sure on your throttling arm, and change your drive oil every 10- 15 hrs. If it were me i would hook up a cooler/filter to the drive -- they help alot and for the money are cheap.
There are some good engine guys around Detroit that could do whatever you need, where are you boating?

BTW -- like a buddy of mine says -- he can put 3 bravo 1's on for the price of an XR--- but a PIA if you blow a drive on a single engine boat....

Thanks Delsol, I'm very easy on the boat, not looking for the big mph. And easy on the throttle, just looking for a little extra, as far as where we are I'm in Ontario. The North shore of Lake Erie, in Pt. Dover. Our local Merc dealer doesn't get into anything aftermarket. As you can see by the above posts we're a little short on Merc dealers who would undertake a project like this. Thanks again for your help. Peter

the hot set up is vortech for your boat....http://vortechmarine.com/products_01.php

Thanks Fixx, never heard of them. Sent them an e mail for dealers in southern Ontario. Always open to options. You any idea how they compare to a Procharger system in pricing? Procharger is $5500.00 for the small blower.

they are a little more money but they are better engineered.. they also look alot cleaner when installed..i have a few friend that run them on their race cars,,they run perfect!..
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Sorry for the BAD steer towards Entec.- obviously haven't had/heard of dealings with them for quite a while since we moved

It's all good, no need to apologize. Actually I know the guy that started Entec back in the early 70's. it's changed hands so many times, my personal advice would be to steer clear of them.

Thanks for the input, I see I'm not the only drag racer on here. Will do my homework on it and go from there. If you know anybody looking for a drag car mines for sale. 87 Camaro p/s built by Willie Rells. Perfect t/s car. Will sell complete or part out, also a Pace 32' tri axle trailer loaded. 555 ci shafforoff short block. Heads and intake done by Bishoff, too much to list. Thanks Peter.

You might want to contact Tomcat on the board here -- he has put together a package for the intercooler that works with the vortech/prochargers -- he can probably steer you to a good installation shop. His intercooler goes by R-tech. He is out of Toronto area.

Thanks Delsol, I will do that. At this time it will be a winter project. Where is Kingsville? I wonder if this is the ghost mechanic I've been looking for all along. Lol.

Kingsville is 2 hours west of you -- just south of Windsor.

Good Luck with your project.

Apparently a little too far to get together for a cold one. Lol, Windsor from us is 31/2 hours. Thanks for all your input. Peter.

what about HTG on Grand Island NY. He is on here, and has a slick eliminator. from port dover it is only an hour or so ride

That's certainly doable, but being a newbie at this, I think I'd chit myself if I lost site of land. Think I'd rather drive over, mommas always shopping in Amherst and guess who she drags along. Rather have a root canal than go shopping.:lolhit:

call jeff at Birchpoint cat

Thanks Soundwave, if you don't mind me asking what are you running for an outdrive?

Thanks Soundwave , seems like I finally got someone that had time to answer my questions and concerns, without trying to push it on me today. Guess we need to put our nickels and dimes together now. Thanks again.

Iam running xr drive before i had a bravo 1 with 100 plus hours on 750 hp bought the xr over the winter because I got a smoken deal on it

By the time you add up,the price of Procharger, XR , hydraulic steering YIKES. Puts it in a different perspective. I could sell the 272 and throw the extra money at a bigger boat that has all that. But I like the size we have, don't want bigger. Yet if I spend that kind of coin on a 2001 boat I'll never get any return on that money. What to do What to do. Also I'm not so sure that a 27' boat is ideal for 85 mph as he claims it should run.

sell your boat and spend the money on a boat that does 77mph plus from factory plus you wiil need 750 or 850 hp to see 85mph in your boat

The 85 mph is what he claims, not my words. We'll have to think this one thru.