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Old 12-01-2020 | 10:34 AM
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Hi,

I hope you all are well.

I will buy a 450R in near future. It will replace my Verado 400R on my Phantom 25.

If I am correct this set up is not a plug and play as fx Verado 350 Sci to 400R.

Do I need to buy a wire harness, different fuel line and steering set up? Anything more?

Can I use something from my 400R setup with the new motor?

If I am correct the upgraded steering for 450R has a higher psi. Is the upgraded steering more precise than the standard Verado power steering? My steering cylinder below the helm has a little slack. Its been replaced with a new and the issue still is there. My reason for asking is that a 100% precise steering is a must driving close to 100 mph.

Thanks for your help !

Cheeers, Toffen
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Old 12-02-2020 | 06:15 AM
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There is a rigging center, new engine rigging harness and a new DTS clean power harness required. Everything at the dash can stay. Also, you’ll need a 1/2” fuel pickup and fuel line. The new standard GenC steering pump will be sufficient for a single application. There’s a new Mercury Racing HD steering pump required for multi-engine installations.
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Old 12-02-2020 | 10:05 AM
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Last I heard the harnesses are hard to find right now. We waited forever for some kind of harness to make the fuel gauge work on the Skater.
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Old 02-28-2025 | 08:13 AM
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Does anyone know where to source the 1/2-in fuel pickup? I can only find 3/8 online.
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