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Forum: General Boating Discussion
Today, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Yes mine had 1/8 pipe for sure. The autometer...

Yes mine had 1/8 pipe for sure. The autometer fitting went right in.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
Today, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Yes mine had 1/8 pipe for sure. The autometer...

Yes mine had 1/8 pipe for sure. The autometer fitting went right in.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
Today, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

That T fitting I showed before is anodized...

That T fitting I showed before is anodized aluminum and has been holding up well for the past couple years for me, but I don't see salt water.

For oil temps typically you will often hear people...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
Yesterday, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

Mine is closed cooling FYI. I run a 13 plate box...

Mine is closed cooling FYI. I run a 13 plate box oil cooler and I see 185 degrees at cruise.

This is what I used to T the autometer gauge in just past the seawater pump....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-26-2026, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
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: 5,152
Posted By 87MirageIntruder

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Forum: General Q & A
05-21-2026, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,759
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: 466
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: 21,564
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: 147,876
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: 1,654
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: 7,457
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: 1,189
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: 1,189
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: 2,072
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: 1,610
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: 3,398
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: 822
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: 6,251
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...
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