tango13
Petty Officer 3rd Class
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- Mar 10, 2015
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I have an older 70's ski boat (1978 18ft American Eagle) with a merc 350/250hp w/original outdrive.
Looks like the intake manifold gaskets are ready to be changed, and I am wondering if there is anything to gain by picking up an aluminum intake swap out with the stock cast iron intake.
On a small boat like this, is there any benefit for swapping on an aftermarket intake? I was thinking an Edelbrock 2101 (I plan on keeping the Q-Jet, as it seems to work really well). I always enjoy upgrading to aftermarket when I can, but only if its not a total waste of money and effort :lol:
Some important points - Boat runs only freshwater (no salt), and the is pretty much stock, minus a new pertronix electronic ignition(but I think it must have low hours cause it runs strong.. this thing can already yank my 220lb strapped to a slalom ski out of the hole hard with a 18' prop.).
I know the only real way to increase power is to work the heads and play with cam and exhaust/intake manifolds... But if there is anything to gain from a cheap intake manifold swap, I am for it.
Looks like the intake manifold gaskets are ready to be changed, and I am wondering if there is anything to gain by picking up an aluminum intake swap out with the stock cast iron intake.
On a small boat like this, is there any benefit for swapping on an aftermarket intake? I was thinking an Edelbrock 2101 (I plan on keeping the Q-Jet, as it seems to work really well). I always enjoy upgrading to aftermarket when I can, but only if its not a total waste of money and effort :lol:
Some important points - Boat runs only freshwater (no salt), and the is pretty much stock, minus a new pertronix electronic ignition(but I think it must have low hours cause it runs strong.. this thing can already yank my 220lb strapped to a slalom ski out of the hole hard with a 18' prop.).
I know the only real way to increase power is to work the heads and play with cam and exhaust/intake manifolds... But if there is anything to gain from a cheap intake manifold swap, I am for it.
