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Forum: Baja
02-06-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Yes I am geting second and third oppinion n what...

Yes I am geting second and third oppinion n what to do with the 454MAGMPI i got my hands now, Thanks for all the advice, Gonna end up probally just putting the 454MAGMPI back to stock and dropping it...
Forum: Baja
02-06-2014, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Yes he mentioned the cam he is using is for the...

Yes he mentioned the cam he is using is for the HP500 Merc I dont really understand it but it is specifically designed for carb 454 BB, It is not as powerfull of a cam but best for preventing...
Forum: Baja
02-05-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Engines heads have not been pulled so he does not...

Engines heads have not been pulled so he does not know niether do I. Engine is not being rebuilt because I told mechanic don't waisted my money for a year down just remove it and I want a different...
Forum: Baja
02-05-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Can't afford new bb custom exhaust at this time...

Can't afford new bb custom exhaust at this time so going with factory mercruizer manifolds and cast ss riser the magmpi came with for now
Forum: Baja
02-05-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Using the exhaust that magmpi came with 6.2...

Using the exhaust that magmpi came with 6.2 exhaust won't fit on big block
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

He also said go carburated because idle can be...

He also said go carburated because idle can be adjusted more easily to be increased bs the increased idle help prevent reversion/ efi won't adapt to cam he going with. He said to build the efi...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Just spoke to my mechanic. I asked him do we know...

Just spoke to my mechanic. I asked him do we know how reversion occurred. He said the 6.2 is notorious for this something to do with the cam design, he also inspected my exhaust and it's angles is to...
Forum: Baja
02-05-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,969
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

I'm in the Tampa area, all engines around 100hrs...

I'm in the Tampa area, all engines around 100hrs end up with rusty plugs and loss of compression
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Yes I am running Bravo 1, What do i have to do...

Yes I am running Bravo 1, What do i have to do that?? Everyone seems to say bravo one stout no problem there for upgrading your power??
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

The guys you know with 24OL 550HP Do you happen...

The guys you know with 24OL 550HP Do you happen to know good pitch set up for the prop, Mechanic advised re propping will be required with this new engine, He suggested with out test run ofcourse...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

15hp = 1mph, i am gaing 150 hp / by 15 = 10MPH so...

15hp = 1mph, i am gaing 150 hp / by 15 = 10MPH so boat used to top out 55, I should expect 65MPH Is that basically how that eqaution works???
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

O wow really I was hoping to see 70 MPH out of...

O wow really I was hoping to see 70 MPH out of this set up
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Yes the weight wash out is why Mechanic suggested...

Yes the weight wash out is why Mechanic suggested building Carb version with 475 HP only after I refused to build another 6.2 or SBC. He also suggested building up a small block for that same reason,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Anyone got any info on what I should expect to...

Anyone got any info on what I should expect to see out of the new 454MAG when it goes in? Machine shop setting it up to be carburated and around 475hp. Boat wieghs 4100lbs and used to have 320...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Dam looks nice and yes I def gonna set something...

Dam looks nice and yes I def gonna set something like that up
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Thanks for all the advice I am thinking maybe my...

Thanks for all the advice I am thinking maybe my exhaust angles are to slight
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

If the angle is not very steep will water still...

If the angle is not very steep will water still get in the engine ?? Also since now that I am committed to the new 454 will I have same problem?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

yes pipes were straight with slight down angle

yes pipes were straight with slight down angle
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

I dont have any photos to offer, But same dealer...

I dont have any photos to offer, But same dealer I purchased the boat from installed the tips. They said it would not void my ext warranty and it didnt, As I began replacing engines almost...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

That was less then 2 years ago and less then 100...

That was less then 2 years ago and less then 100 hours.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Yes it has pretty much always been the same...

Yes it has pretty much always been the same problem loss compression with rusty spark plugs in a few cylinders, I had Mercury racing tips installed when I first purchased the boat with internal...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

So does anyone have experience with 454MAG MPI...

So does anyone have experience with 454MAG MPI engine? Is it better to put a HP500 cam and go carb or leave it stock EFI? The engine is rated at 385 HP but it is heavier then my old 6.2? I would...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Reversion!!!!! YES THATS WHAT HE SAID Sorry all...

Reversion!!!!! YES THATS WHAT HE SAID Sorry all not super familiar
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

Insumption?? Which was explained to me is...

Insumption??

Which was explained to me is when the engine sucks water in from exhaust.
All the engines were rebuilt or replaced bone stock. On engine 3 I put marine stainless exhaust as...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-05-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 29,484
Posted By 04Baja242islandr

6.2 Mercruiser blown up 4th tiime!!!!! Help

Hey everyone new to the forum. Hoping to get schooled from more experienced boaters here. I have 2004 owned since 07, 242 Baja Islander 6.2ltre 320hp,Bravo one 3x19pitch. Re powering 4th time always...
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