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I am considering replacing my 305 V8 with a 383 stroker. My boat is a 2004 Cobalt 220, the 305 just doesn't cut it. The drive is a Volvo DP. The boat is too heavy for the engine, I need some more torque to pull skiers. has anyone had an experience with US Engine? Does anyone recommend a company...
I want to install docking lights, I have a 2004 cobalt 22" bowrider. It has a anchor locker at the bow, I believe it is about 18" across at the stern end. My question is, how far apart on the bow and how low below the gunwales should I place the docking lights? It is difficult to go farther back...
I am looking at new boats and am curious as to the advantages of Alpha vs Bravo 3 and 5 liter vs 5.7 or 5.7 Magnum. This is for a new Bryant 23 or 24 foot . The 5.7 mag Bravo 3 is about $5000 more than the 5.0 alpha, how much better is the bravo 3 with either the 5.7 or 5.7 Mag?
I have a 1989 Regal bowrider with the 4.3 L V6 Mercruiser Alpha. What would be the best way to add ballast for wakeboarding? It appears to me that if I put 700 lb ballast in the bow, the boat will not plane at 20 MPH and therefore put out a bigger wake.
also, would it be worth the bother and...
I just finished installing a 4bbl Edelbrock 1409 carb with the Edelbrock performer manifold. the engine is an 89 V6 4.3 liter, it previously had the Mercarb. I also replaced the distributor.
the installation went well, and I replaced the distributor with the rotor facing the same way it did...
I have a 1989 4.3 l MCM V6 175 hp alpha one. I am planning to replace the 2 bbl Mercarb with a Edelbrock 1409 carb. Of course, I will have to replace the intake manifold and am going to use the Edelbrock Performer. Will I get any performance gains from an aftermarket exhaust manifold? they claim...
I have a 1989 Mercruiser V6 175. It currently has the 2bl Mercarb, is the Weber 4bbl upgrade drop-in or would I have to change the throttle brackets or anything else? Is it worth the upgrade? I am looking for more low end torque and better holeshot.
