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Forum: General Q & A
04-05-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Weeks go by and still all the shops I call,...

Weeks go by and still all the shops I call, repeatedly, refuse to call me back. I have cash in hand ready to spend but the struggle continues to try and find a good mechanic who is reliable.......
Forum: General Q & A
04-02-2016, 05:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

I found a 2008 496 closed cooling take out with...

I found a 2008 496 closed cooling take out with DTS (unsure if HO or standard 496). Is it a huge job to convert my current mercruiser shifter and Bravo III drive to DTS? He said he is selling the...
Forum: General Q & A
03-30-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Spoke with Rich at East Coast Performance Marine...

Spoke with Rich at East Coast Performance Marine and he said he does;t recommend installing an older engine in a newer boat unless it has been rebuilt and I agree. I would hurt my resale value....
Forum: General Q & A
03-27-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

I would say yes our goal is to plane easily and...

I would say yes our goal is to plane easily and run strong mid range around 25-30mph (which should be around 3000 rpm) with 8 or 9 people onboard. But I'm not going to lie, if I have the power I'm...
Forum: General Q & A
03-26-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Very interesting remark about the thru hull...

Very interesting remark about the thru hull exhaust. The shop quoted me for install but didn't mention anything about making a thru hull for the exhausts. I am scheduled to go look at the engine...
Forum: General Q & A
03-26-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

The motor we are considering is a 1998-99 502...

The motor we are considering is a 1998-99 502 with around 450 hours. New manifolds and risers but other then that it's the original motor. It is not a rebuild. How can I tell if it's a strong motor...
Forum: General Q & A
03-26-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

I think I may have found my solution. I found a...

I think I may have found my solution. I found a shop ini CT called Northeast performance. From what I have been told, they are former race boat guys with Shockwave who now own line of race boats...
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

I was told my current gauges would not work with...

I was told my current gauges would not work with a 502?
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Looks like I'm going to try and hunt down a 502...

Looks like I'm going to try and hunt down a 502 take out with low hrs this weekend.
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Yeah I heard I can use my current 350 MAG...

Yeah

I heard I can use my current 350 MAG MPI and have it made into the 383 stroker? That would increase performance (although I'm sure not to the level I would like) and be a lot less expensive.
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Damn $6500 sounded really nice. lol We are...

Damn $6500 sounded really nice. lol We are trying to balance cost vs resale of the boat so this is especially tough. We just don't want to dig ourselves in a whole that we can't get out of when it...
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Trying to upload a pic of what he has ...

Trying to upload a pic of what he has

http://http://www.ebay.com/itm/502-mpi-8-2-Mercruiser-replacement-motor-efi-computer-454-gen-6-dyno-tested-/262195758040...
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Thats good news. I found a shop in upstate NY...

Thats good news. I found a shop in upstate NY that specializes in rebuilt marine engines. I just spoke with them. They suggested a rebuilt 454 that is built on the 502 platform. He said they make...
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Humm, very interesting. Now would the 502 be a...

Humm, very interesting. Now would the 502 be a drop in using the current motor mounts where my 350 sits or would that need to be customized? I wonder what type of labor costs would be involved in...
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

I was thinking about a big block but would the...

I was thinking about a big block but would the performance be enough considering the addition engine weight?
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

Thank you for your response Sprink. We are...

Thank you for your response Sprink. We are prepared to drop $12k or so into a re-power just as long as the performance is a drastic improvement. At the end of the day it's still a Rinker and still a...
Forum: General Q & A
03-25-2016, 06:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,462
Posted By GinTme

350 MAG MPI swap to 383 Stroker Help

Hello all! New registered member to the forum. I own a 2003 Rinker 270 Fiesta Vee with a single 350 MAG MPI with Bravo III drive. We had issues with the boat so the past few years the boat has sat....
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