1992 ford 302 modification questions

Autowizzard

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I know this is most likely a beat question so sorry to repeat. I have a 1992 four winns 190 horizon with a 302. It had a bad carb so I upgraded to a edelbrock performer intake and 4bbl edelbrock marine carb, Owning a shop and improving many 302s I have a healthy parts bid itching me, My plans are a roller cam conversion (can't believe in 92 this thing still had a nonroller cam in it) a set of Holly alum heads ( No salt) and maybe minor exhaust porting. I was thinking of using a stock explorer roller cam as it has a low power range which I believe will work well here, I pull skiers,tubes and carry people but do like to open it up here and there, 80% of my hours are on a small lake so it wont have too much WOT time . Comments on engine set up are welcome. My main question is reving the cobra up past 4500 rpms, I am careful and don't beat things , I'm quessing 5500 max rpm and it would be 20 second bursts tops, I feel I'll be ok but looking for ideas here. also adding 70+-hp would I be able to add pitch to my prop? I have a 14.25x21 stock and a 14.5x19 now for heavy pulling times
 

horndog

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Re: 1992 ford 302 modification questions

Are you planning on reinforcing the stringers? Changing the cam would change its rpm range and its torque curve. Can the outdrive handle the extra HP? I assume this is an OMC outdrive, not a Tremec tranny.
 
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