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Old 05-23-2009 | 12:27 PM
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i have a 03 260 prowler 496 425hp,running 5000rpm 65mph i would like to try and get this boat to run 70-72. any suggestions on mods i would need to make. i would like to keep the boat dependable, thanks in advance
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Raylar kit, or whipple it. Lots of $$ though.
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Old 05-23-2009 | 10:35 PM
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I have a 02 26 with the 496mag and have seen 67 with a 24 pitch 4 blade.
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Old 05-24-2009 | 04:53 PM
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Do the Raylar 525 kit. And cmi sport tubes headers. My prowler runs 72 with a bravo-1 24p
100% turn key.
or find a Mercury racing 525 efi and be done with it.
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Old 05-24-2009 | 09:26 PM
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i have a 03 260 prowler 496 425hp,running 5000rpm 65mph i would like to try and get this boat to run 70-72. any suggestions on mods i would need to make. i would like to keep the boat dependable, thanks in advance
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A blower is the way to go. Bolt on performance and fairly easy install. Easier then heads, cam, intake modiifications and the rest anyways. Been there done that. Go blower.
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Old 05-26-2009 | 03:55 PM
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I have a 02 26 with the 496mag and have seen 67 with a 24 pitch 4 blade.
what rpm are u turning,i am running a 22p bravo 1 @5000rpm
with the 496 mag ho
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Old 05-26-2009 | 03:59 PM
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Do the Raylar 525 kit. And cmi sport tubes headers. My prowler runs 72 with a bravo-1 24p
100% turn key.
or find a Mercury racing 525 efi and be done with it.
if u dont mind what did it cost to do the mods and did u do the labor yourself. i am just thinking it may be better to put the money towards a diffrent boat with twins to achieve my goal thanks
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Old 05-26-2009 | 08:24 PM
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Yes it is cheaper and less work to install but how many engines to you want to replace before you get the correct
ecm program? Pistons are cheap but the machine work and labor are not.--------
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Originally Posted by 03SONIC
what rpm are u turning,i am running a 22p bravo 1 @5000rpm
with the 496 mag ho
Im at 5000 rpms.I also have ITS.
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Old 05-27-2009 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SONIC
if u dont mind what did it cost to do the mods and did u do the labor yourself. i am just thinking it may be better to put the money towards a diffrent boat with twins to achieve my goal thanks
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