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Old 11-03-2009 | 11:21 AM
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Default 1987 21 ft scarab1 perf questions 350 mag

hey guys just wondering what you 350 mag owners do for some added performance. it went strong all summer long at 54-55 on gps with a 2yr old long block and a 21p mirage plus prop. but i just tore down the motor for a long winter overhaul. block is .040 over 1987-1995 block and the heads are 1987 and up center bolts (nothing fancy). just wondering what perf mods work on a marine setup heads intake cam etc... looking to squeeze a few mph on a budget. also the boat has threw hull with stock manifolds. any suggestions woul be helpful on which route i will go.
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Old 11-03-2009 | 11:40 AM
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I had a 23p on my 1989 Scarab Excel. It was basically (I think) the exact same boat you have. I was able to get up to 65 mph and cruise at 50-55 all day long with the 23p prop.
The prop made a HUGE difference. I used a Lazer II vented prop (23p) and it was a heck of an upgrade. Worth every $$.

My 350 had an upgraded cam, carb, and intake. Nothing radical...mild performance upgrades. The engine had about 300-320 hours on it and at least 2 seasons on these upgrades. Just like you...I had stock manifolds with thru-hull pipes...again nothing fancy.
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Old 11-03-2009 | 11:50 AM
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thanks a bunch for the info do u remember what cam you were running i dont want to over cam the thing and suck water lol
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Old 11-03-2009 | 03:27 PM
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No I don't. I didn't install.
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Old 11-04-2009 | 05:38 PM
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ok just checking thanks though
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