[Vermont05452]

I haven't decided yet but I have a 2001 z202. Everything works great except compass locks in place after its stated and the 5.0 engine I blow yesterday. I was wondering if I'd be better off parting it out or fixing the boat. It looks really great no tears in the seats and hardly any fading.
What should I expect from parting it out?

[mikeyt]

If its as good as you say it is then i would consider fixing that 5.0 motor.

[Dozer]

The engine's not that expensive. Fix it and maybe bump it up the a 5.7.

[Vermont05452]

Thanks for your advice. Would a 5.7 plug and play or are there modifications?
Anyone out there have a damage boat with a motor to sell?

[Dozer]

I believe it's plug and play if you're going from a carbureted engine to another carbureted engine. A carb to injected swap would require the hardware to run the injectors.

[ColoradoDiablo]

Dozer is correct. The 5.7 is the same block and runs the same ignition system as the 5.0.
Going MPI is a whole other thing.
Wiring Harness
ECM
Intake
Throttle Body
Various Sensors
Fuel Pump
All have to be changed.
The list goes on and on. Big money for a little more HP

[Vermont05452]

What is the advantage to a 5.7 from 5.0? Is the a big price difference between the two?
Uses same out board?

[mikeyt]

More hp, easy interchange and only a slight price difference. Makes good sense to do the upgrade and its a lot easier to sell a good boat with a good engine if that's what you decide to do.

[ColoradoDiablo]

More Power for the buck. Plus they weight the same.
Yes, they both run the same outdrive gear ratio.
Cost difference is minimal.........couple hundred if that for the 5.7 long block.

[Vermont05452]

Here is what it looks like now. Not to mention the 5 gallons of water out of the block I drained. also the 5 gallons of wiped up oil and water coming out the drain plug.
I can only hope a shot gasket but I have to say I'm sure its a cracked block do to poor winter storage I'm thinking.