Any way to 'Soup-up' a '98 Johnson 115?

[redtrout]

Howdy Everyone -<br /><br />Yeah, I know, it sounds crazy; however, I am thinking it may be cheaper to add something high performance or get someone to rebuild her instead of purchasing a new 150 hp. I have a '98 Johnson 115 60 degree V / oil injected outboard that has been absolutely great to me. I need to get somewhere between 20 and 30 more horsepower out of the engine. I am tired of not going fast. Does anyone have any good ideas or know of someone that I should speak with to accomplish this?<br /><br />Thanks in advance and have a great day.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Any way to 'Soup-up' a '98 Johnson 115?

See what Dhadley has to say, but the 150 is the best choice. You're not going to get what you are looking for out of that 115.<br />Now, with that being said, the performance you have now is directly related to how you are set up...engine height, set-back, type of hull, even prop type and size.<br />What kind of rig do you have and how is it set up now??

 

[moderator1]

Re: Any way to 'Soup-up' a '98 Johnson 115?

Moving this to J/E, as some engine work would be required, and the best aswers will be there for this question...