EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

[rjm337]

I've been looking at a few different 19' ski/wakeboard boats recently, and am getting numerous different opinons from salesmans as to what motor is best for this size of boat. I want to be in the 220hp range. The 4.3 EFI puts out 225hp, and is the most technilogicaly advanced motor. The 5.0 carb puts out 220hp and is a simpler motor. I know that the V8 (5.0) will not work as hard as the V6 (4.3), but the V8 will consume slightly more fuel. Any thoughts?

 

[mthieme]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

Although the 4.3 will have no problem doing it, for pulling - bigger is better.

 

[wvit1001]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

There's no replacement for displacement.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

There's no replacement for displacement.

remeber its just a mechancial devive,,,there is something called effenciey...stay tuned if you can

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

i personally like the 4.3 efi. over the carb 5.0, but the efi 5.0 would be best in that boat.

 

[180shabah]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

Don't let fuel consumption be a factor. The difference in fuel usage between those two engines on the same boat with the same load will not be noticeable. That is unless you spend a huge amount of time idling or in no wake zones, EFI will make a large difference here.

 

[hemidoc]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

How much fuel would it save really?
If I could ski.tube and whatever in my 5.7 v8 and spend $40 or I could spend $35 in a 3.0 or a 4.3 what would I do?

 

[lucky7]

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v8 sounds way better, imho. you will smile every time you fire it up.

 

[J JACKSON]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

if you buy the 4.3 you will always say i could had a v8

 

[alumi numb]

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v8 sounds way better, imho. you will smile every time you fire it up.

yes they do because 90* is a natural for a v8.
90* is not natural for a v6, they have to split the throws to get even firing.
for a six it should be inline, 60* or opposed.
there is only one reason for any engine to be a v and that is compactness.
the 4.3 was born out of economics, just wack two cyl's off a small block, same with buick.
having said that would love to see a v twin i/o, just think a harley on water.
flat 6 i/o, a porsche on water.
flat 8 i/o, a 917 on water.
maybe a v12 i/o or a v16 pent roof combustion chambers.
quad turbo dmax with 120 psi boost.
twin turbo aluminum cummins pumping out 100 psi boost.
yikes, gatta go something warm running down my leg.
i gatta see a shrink.

 

[WanabeBoater]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

Carbs can be tuned numerous ways to fit your performance needs

 

[texomatom]

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When I bought my boat new 10 years ago, I faced the same question - Carb'd V8 or TBI V6? There were two comparable boats on the lot from the prior year at a steep discount.
I chose the TBI engine for several reasons:
- I can put the wife and kids in the boat and drop them in the lake knowing that it will start each and every time regardless of conditions - no throttle adjustments/choke instructions/warm up time, etc
- I'll never have a stuck choke/float
- I'll never have varnished/gummed/dried carb
- at the time, fuel efficiency wasn't as big a benefit as it is now
- It will always idle
After 9 seasons, I still am very happy wih my decision.
As stated earlier - an MPI V8 would be the way to go.

HTH

Tom

 

[rjm337]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

Thanks for all the advice, I decided to go with a 5.0L MPI in a 20' Maxum. I'll get the benefit of the V8 and the fuel injection too!

 

[Tuna Van]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

And chickadees will dig the extra power.

 

[180shabah]

Re: EFI vs Carb & 4.3 vs 5.0

Thanks for all the advice, I decided to go with a 5.0L MPI...

I like the way you think!

225hp V6 or 220hp V8??????

SCREW IT!!! get the 260hp V8