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    Truck 5.7 engine into boat

    Hey folks, just to pick your brain. I am about to replace my busted seized engine for a 5.7 vortec off a junkyard. Boat is a 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista with dp-sm 1.95. Other than the head gasket, core plugs which will get done before putting into the boat. What can be done to obtain more hp from...
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    Boat hatch core injection

    As much as dislike fiberglass, it looks like is leading down that road.
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    Boat hatch core injection

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    Boat hatch core injection

    Hi all, just to gather some info regarding core epoxy injection. Brief description of the issue. I took off the engine floor hatch for recoring. Due to my schedule i sent it off to be recored by someone with "experience". Long story short, when i got it back i was very displeased with the...
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    Thanks guys. So far exterior grade it is.
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    Scott, what material would you recomend? I was going with marine plywood but i kept hearing of foam core but due to bolting hardware i felt it was kind of sketchy. Originaly it had balsa. Coosa is overpriced to my liking.
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    Getting the most horse power

    Yeah its a reman 350. My current 305 that came with the boat its crappers.
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    Getting the most horse power

    What cam and pistons should i be looking at for the stock TBI to see some gains?
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    Getting the most horse power

    Hi folks, i im looking to get some feedback in regards to getting the max hp out of a 5.7 vortec. Long story short 2000 four winns 238 vista had a bad 305 tbi vortec that i am swapping for a 350 tbi vortec. I sent the computer in to get re programmed. My outdrive is a dp-sm. Any ideas reagarding...
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    Scott i searched into corebond and its very expensive. Is poly peanut butter or PL adhesive a reasonable alternative, taking into account people walking on it?
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    Folks i need some input regarding re-coring the floor hatch that covers the engine. My boat is a new to me 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista that has a a bad wood core (springy and soggy) engine cover. I am looking to start soon by gutting the core after i have the info on how to proceed with it. I...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    What can be done to modify my stock 305 vortec to produce more hp. Just for the sake of reason i wanted to keep my 305 sbc just rebuild it. What can be done to upgrade it hp capabilities? I know i wont hit 300hp but get close if possible. I read that with certain cams and spring and rods that...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Lol, short and long blocks here in sunny Miami are ridiculous. Plenty of engine builders out here but for some odd reason the same block that was worth $1700 last year is now worth $2200. It is what it is. Now i have to figure out asking around for a long block at a "decent" price plus build a...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Thanks guys, i will look into prices and keep you posted. Right now i am aiming at the 5.7 vortec to keep things simple. Once i get a hold of the bob at the obd place and speak with him about what can be done with my ecm i can have a clearer picture.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Thanks alldodge and scott06. In regards to is it worth retuning to a 5.7 vs keeping it a 5.0 is it worth it? The reman block and the retuning for a little extra hp or keeping it stock with a 5.0?
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Thanks will do, also here is a pic of my current ECM.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Alldodge The swap i can handle since i have done it before but on a plain carbed engine but i am concerned with the issues regarding the ECM. I will try and look of the ECM number. Also just searching my local used marine sellers i came across someone selling an ECM off a volvo penta 5.7. If i...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Bought a 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista for a decent price knowing the engine was seized. The current engine is a VP 5.0gi PEFS. I want to upgrade to a 5.7 vortec but i have read in a couple of places stating that i will create an issue with the ecm and or injectors. Can you folks light the way and...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI fuel pump cooling hose

    Since my manifolds where removed i had no idea. I will look at the manifolds to see of any sign of a small hose connection. This is my first volvo engine and outdrive so i was in the woods. Thanks for the heads up.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI fuel pump cooling hose

    Folks i need some guidance to the location of the hose that cools the fuel pump on 5.0GI. Long story short, bought a 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista with a bad engine. I noticed a small diameter hose that comes from the fuel pump towards the side of the engine and is disconnected. Can someone point me...
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