This makes sense. I get the electronic ignition issues as well. I'm all about bolt on horsepower, too.....I don't want to add too much HP and have to deal with changing out gear ratios in the outdrive. I'll stick with a better 3-blade as well. Any comment on changing the engine pulleys to...
Thank you! I'd be very happy with mid 40's, to be sure. I'm thinking about a better 2bbl carb, like a Holley marine. Maybe a Mallory electronic distributor and better exhaust like a blogger suggested. Also thinking about a 5 blade prop.....
Thank you for your time. It seems like it doesn't have power. Very hard to get the boat to plane as that the outdrive always has to be down. Attempting trim pulls the nose way up no matter the speed. I am an experienced boat owner but not with this small of craft. My boats have always been 24 to...
I have a 1988 Four Winns 18ft. It has a V6 Volvo Penta and OMC outdrive. I'd like to gain some horsepower by replacing the engine. What engine would go in without having to relocate mounts, etc., etc? Am I better off just replacing the intake, carb and exhaust??
