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Forum: General Q & A
03-06-2018, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,820
Posted By rsvert89

Thanks for the input guys. I plan on leaving the...

Thanks for the input guys. I plan on leaving the flywheel on the engine. Just wanted to know if the bravo coupler has the same size input hole as the alpha. Worst case I will swap the alpha coupler...
Forum: General Q & A
03-03-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,820
Posted By rsvert89

Flywheel housing and coupler questions, Mercruiser 5.7

I have a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7 carbed, non vortec cylinder head, Alpha One, Gen2 in my boat currently. I purchased a completely dressed 350 Gen + EFI engine that was in front of a Bravo 3. I would like...
Forum: General Q & A
04-17-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,086
Posted By rsvert89

Thanks guys. Just bought a v8-24 from a member...

Thanks guys. Just bought a v8-24 from a member here. Already found the correct harness locally. Looking forward to seeing how it does without the limiter. Thanks again
Forum: General Q & A
04-17-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,086
Posted By rsvert89

Switching from Thunderbolt V, to Thunderbolt IV, which module would be best?

I have a 1997 Mercruiser 5.7 that started out as a 2bbl, with standard style heads and a 1.62 gear ratio, and thunderbolt V with a 4200-460 rpm range, and no knock sensor. Built a new engine,...
Forum: General Q & A
03-11-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,287
Posted By rsvert89

Thanks for all the help everyone. I will lock...

Thanks for all the help everyone. I will lock into base mode, set it a 10 degrees. That should get me the 32 total I need.
Forum: General Q & A
03-08-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,287
Posted By rsvert89

Found a module from a thunderbolt IV that is...

Found a module from a thunderbolt IV that is V8-24. Anyone know if the wiring is the same?
Forum: General Q & A
03-08-2017, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,287
Posted By rsvert89

I know mine does not have a knock sensor. I have...

I know mine does not have a knock sensor. I have timed it before and there was a sequence of grounding a wire to set base timing if I remember correctly. Is it hard to switch to thunderbolt iv? Would...
Forum: General Q & A
03-08-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,287
Posted By rsvert89

I am not sure of my part number. Looks like I...

I am not sure of my part number. Looks like I have Thunderbolt V, and I believe it says v8-22 on the module
Forum: General Q & A
03-08-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,287
Posted By rsvert89

Needing more total timing 1997 Mecruiser 5.7

1997 Mercruiser 5.7 Alpha, was a 2bbl, non vortec heads. Standard ignition system. The new engine has Vortec heads, Howards Cams Roller cam, Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake. Standard exhaust manifolds....
Forum: General Q & A
02-26-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,938
Posted By rsvert89

Spoke with comp cams about the XM270HR cam, and...

Spoke with comp cams about the XM270HR cam, and asked about reversion with factory wet, thru prop exhaust. He said that it would be fine with stock exhaust. The XM270HR has almost identical specs to...
Forum: General Q & A
02-21-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,938
Posted By rsvert89

Thanks Everyone. I am going to try the Howards...

Thanks Everyone. I am going to try the Howards Cam that I mentioned in the original post. Specs look really close to Mira Boaters Comp 270. Shortblock should be back this weekend hopefully. Then the...
Forum: General Q & A
02-13-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,938
Posted By rsvert89

Bondo, The head gasket that came in my engine...

Bondo, The head gasket that came in my engine from GM/Mercruiser was a .028 thickness. This is the specs of the GM multilayer Stainless Steel and graphite composite head gasket I will be using.
...
Forum: General Q & A
02-11-2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,938
Posted By rsvert89

Also, specs on the boat. 1997 Larson 206 SEI,...

Also, specs on the boat. 1997 Larson 206 SEI, bowrider, 5.7, Alpha One Gen 2, 1.62 ratio, 21 pitch Turning Point prop
Forum: General Q & A
02-11-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,938
Posted By rsvert89

Looking for cam ideas 5.7 Vortec Carb

Having a 1997 Roller cam 5.7 engine rebuilt. Speed Pro pistons(dish with 4 valve reliefs) bored .030, decked .017, with a .028 head gasket. Quench should be .046. Should be around 9.3 compression....
Forum: General Q & A
07-01-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,202
Posted By rsvert89

Thanks for the info. Opened up the bottom of the...

Thanks for the info. Opened up the bottom of the Engine I plan on using for my build. Cylinders look really nice with no ridge. Will use a bore gauge to see how out of round or worn they are. The...
Forum: General Q & A
06-29-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,202
Posted By rsvert89

Have any of you in this group ever had a 350MPI...

Have any of you in this group ever had a 350MPI or any Mercruiser with Vortec heads torn down to see the tops of the Pistons? I am wondering Mercury runs in their engines. I have heard a D shaped...
Forum: General Q & A
06-14-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,202
Posted By rsvert89

Thanks for the info. Not sure I want to do a cam...

Thanks for the info. Not sure I want to do a cam in it this year. With how the engine is placed in my boat, I would almost have to remove the engine to get all the bolts loose. Maybe just the heads...
Forum: General Q & A
06-13-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,202
Posted By rsvert89

Thank you for the reply. Did you change your...

Thank you for the reply. Did you change your rocker studs to Screw in, rather then pressed in like the factory ones? Did you do many mods to get the heads to clear for that much camshaft lift?
Forum: General Q & A
06-13-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,202
Posted By rsvert89

Looking for a good 350 Vortec setup.

I have a 1997 Larson 206 Sei with a 1997 Mercruiser 350 that started out as a 2bbl. 210hp. I swapped to a 4 bbl intake and a Edelbrock 1409 carb when I bought the boat, which helped some on top end...
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