Carb change 4.3L
Has anybody changed the 2bbl carb for a 4bbl?
If so what was involved? Do you need to change the plenum as well? Do you get the extra Gee Gee’s? At the moment my boat is rated at 190hp will I see the 225hp or is there more to it than that? This is just one of the things I’m considering for next winter… |
Re: Carb change 4.3L
For the 225 hp , your looking at a MPI conversion. Unless you want to go with a different cam. I think VP 4.3 4bbls are rated at around 210 hp.
If you want to run the 4bbl , you need new intake and 4bbl carb. If you went with the Edelbrock 4bbl intake #2114 , you might get 220hp. Here is some info for ya on the VP 4.3 :) |
Re: Carb change 4.3L
So i'm looking at carb, cam and plenum/intake manifold.
Any thing else? And how much would this run to if you were doing it state side? |
Re: Carb change 4.3L
I'd say $1000.00 or so for the parts.
Labor , if you don't do it yourself..... another $1000.00 It would stick you in the 220-230 hp range realistically. Just supercharge that bad boy!! :yes_grin::yes_grin::yes_grin: |
Re: Carb change 4.3L
$2K for 30hp.....nah not on my watch!
i'd rather buy a bigger boat. As much as I love my 180 I really am starting to see it's limits.... I was seriously looking at a 5.0L, not for the power as it's only 250hp but for the sound track :yes_grin: But that motor is going to me waaay to heavy! looks like I might be in the market for a 222 :wink_thumbup: (wishful thinking over here...lol) |
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Yep , they say about 100.00 for every horse.:eek_animated:
Fun ain't cheap! But that V8 is gonna suck fuel like no tomorrow.:yes_grin: |
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I've never worried about the cost of fuel Larry, even with our prices! :shakehead:
it's not my everyday transport it's what I do for fun. And when I do a day out on the water for less than it costs to take the family to a theme park. i'm happy. TBH i'd still be happy at twice the price. :wink_thumbup: I suppose i'm just a born fiddler.... you should see what I do to my bikes....lol |
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I'm with ya. I sunk more money in my Diablo than I care to admit! And I still ain't done. LOL
Remodel kitchen or sink money in boat.........well......I bet you can guess!:rolling_laugh::rolling_laugh: |
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