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Forum: General Boating Discussion
Today, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I also have an autometer water pressure gauge. I...

I also have an autometer water pressure gauge. I have the gauge tube T'd in just past the seawater pump, prior to my first cooler. I see just a few lbs at idle, and have seen as high as 30psi at...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-22-2026, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,019
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

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Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2026, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,661
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I have not experienced delayed shifting in my...

I have not experienced delayed shifting in my bravo using the Amsoil 75W 110.
Forum: General Q & A
05-18-2026, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I don't think there's enough there to notice any...

I don't think there's enough there to notice any difference.
Forum: Cigarette
05-13-2026, 09:08 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 21,417
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I was $1250 R/T in diesel from west of Portland...

I was $1250 R/T in diesel from west of Portland to Havasu for Desert Storm. That's at 12.1mpg
Forum: General Q & A
04-13-2026, 11:23 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 147,841
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Just to clarify as I saw some conflicting...

Just to clarify as I saw some conflicting information in this long thread.

The 30psi bypass valve is part# 25161284.
The 11psi bypass valve is part# 25013759
Forum: Swap Shop
02-04-2026, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,214
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

It fits a 496 with a Whipple and the aftermarket...

It fits a 496 with a Whipple and the aftermarket 5" heat exchanger too.

...
Forum: General Q & A
01-22-2026, 09:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,653
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

There's another debated thing related to your...

There's another debated thing related to your question.... Some builders don't run valve stem seals on the exhaust for better lubrication.
Forum: General Q & A
12-23-2025, 11:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,448
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I think K&N discontinued the HP3002 about a year...

I think K&N discontinued the HP3002 about a year ago. They changed suppliers and it's now the HP3003 I think. Not sure if it's better or worse than it was before. And they stopped making the 2 qt...
Forum: Swap Shop
12-16-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Do you know who labbed it?

Do you know who labbed it?
Forum: Swap Shop
12-15-2025, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Did you run that prop on your Nordic Heat? A...

Did you run that prop on your Nordic Heat? A labbed 30p bravo is what I run, it's been the fastest prop for me so far.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-21-2025, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I run .635 lift with oem retainers/spider and...

I run .635 lift with oem retainers/spider and it's fine.
Forum: General Q & A
11-06-2025, 12:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,425
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

My friend installed some last year on his 454 Mag...

My friend installed some last year on his 454 Mag MPI. It gave him some rpm so he is now hitting the rev limiter and needs to go to a higher pitch prop. And it did make the sound louder and deeper...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-10-2025, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,605
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I haven't done a relearn when I've replaced cam...

I haven't done a relearn when I've replaced cam and crank sensors in past 496HO builds. Worked fine. Maybe I got lucky.
Forum: General Q & A
10-02-2025, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

VR1 is a solid choice. And $26 for 5qt bottle on...

VR1 is a solid choice. And $26 for 5qt bottle on Amazon typically.
Forum: General Q & A
08-29-2025, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I don't remember the dimension, but I know the...

I don't remember the dimension, but I know the Melling part number for the factory style Mercury pickup is 353S. That's assuming a pump is used such as the Melling 10770 or 10778. And yes this is...
Forum: General Q & A
08-15-2025, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

That's a tough one. These Motorola 555 PCMs are...

That's a tough one. These Motorola 555 PCMs are known for issues especially since these engines are getting some age on them. You may need to get your PCM checked out. There's a few guys in the...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
08-13-2025, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

The aftermarket rotating parts for the 496 8.1...

The aftermarket rotating parts for the 496 8.1 gen 7 engines typically convert the rods to a 6.7" length with a .990 pin size. This is different than they cam stock. The pistons are obviously...
Forum: General Q & A
08-11-2025, 10:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,394
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

After testing different T stats in my Improved...

After testing different T stats in my Improved Racing thermostatic oil filter mount, I liked the 145 degree the best. Mine will still get to 210 degrees on a hard run coming out of the engine.
Forum: General Q & A
08-01-2025, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

At work we use cascade dishwasher machine soap to...

At work we use cascade dishwasher machine soap to clean out cooling systems that have been contaminated. Dishwasher machine soap doesn't foam so you can run it for a while and get it warm.
Forum: General Q & A
07-07-2025, 09:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,234
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

I don't know for certain on a Volvo, but on a...

I don't know for certain on a Volvo, but on a Mercury 496/8.1 they do have 2 oil bypass valves from the factory. The one in the center, and the one off center are utilized on a Merc. Be sure to use...
Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2025, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,570
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Griff is correct, the 496HO will go into limp...

Griff is correct, the 496HO will go into limp mode if you were really running that hot.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-13-2025, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,105
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

To answer your questions on pistons, Wiseco has...

To answer your questions on pistons, Wiseco has forged pistons specifically for the 8.1 in various sizes. I've used several sets, they run good. (part #s PTS524AS, PTS524A3) These pistons use a...
Forum: General Q & A
05-23-2025, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 909
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

On my 496HO with a whipple supercharger, the fuel...

On my 496HO with a whipple supercharger, the fuel pressure will be about 43 at idle with the vacuum line NOT connected. When you plug it back in it drops to around 38 or so. Just like what...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-15-2025, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,032
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

My wife digs the retro stuff and got some of them...

My wife digs the retro stuff and got some of them at Desert Storm. I got the more conservative colored ones myself! I like how they fit, next level brand fitted shirts. Beefy T block cut shirts...
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