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Old 11-07-2009 | 04:47 PM
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I know the only differnce is the ecm program and camshaft.

has anybody done it? worth it?
for less then 2k I could add 100hp to my twin engine boat and go from 75mph gps to 81 mph gps.

I like to hear back from someone that has done it

thanks
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Old 11-07-2009 | 05:30 PM
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I have the cam and ecu if you want to do it. PM me. Both are brand new
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Old 11-07-2009 | 07:38 PM
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I don't think I would mess with just a cam. I would go ahead a Raylar it up and you will be more happy. My thinking is you won't be happy with a 100 hp, it will make you want more.
http://www.raylarengine.com/packages.html
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how much for the cam and ecu?
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do a search raylar has a kit , more aggressive cam and ecu reprog. that will bring you up to 460hp instead of 425hp.
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A gain of 50hp to each engine will not get you a 6 mph gain. More like 2-4 mph.
You should gain about 300rpms.
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A gain of 50hp to each engine will not get you a 6 mph gain. More like 2-4 mph.
You should gain about 300rpms.
all that work on twins for 2 mph gain will suck,but if I gain 4mph it would be ok,well I will be doing the cam and ecu switch Saturday,then will have to wait for the 1st nice weekend to see if it was worth it or not.
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Throttle body has some mod also I recall...
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Just plug all your numbers into the propslip calculator and then increase the rpm by 300 and see what you get. That should be pretty close.
http://go-fast.com/Prop_Slip_Calculator.htm
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Originally Posted by boatnt
I know the only differnce is the ecm program and camshaft.

has anybody done it? worth it?
for less then 2k I could add 100hp to my twin engine boat and go from 75mph gps to 81 mph gps.

I like to hear back from someone that has done it

thanks
Problem is that it's a ton of work for very little gain.
You'll need parts obviously.

Even the balancer has to come off. Lot of work but hey I remember all that.

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