A friend and I recently purchased a 2001 Regal 1800 LSR from a private seller. We knew the seller had performed an engine swap with a rebuilt 4.3L and found that the boat runs well and was cheap.
We have had it out a few times with no problem (other than the wiring being a mess from the swap) but we would like to identify what we have so we can properly improve and maintain it.
I sent the Hull ID # to Regal and they responded right away with the engine and stern drive information as the boat was originally equipped.
Engine - V30GSSX Ser #4012022961
Drive - SX-M 1.97 Ser #4202010458
The drive info matches what is still in the boat and the info I find on that motor indicates a 3.0 diesel.
The engine in place now is a 4.3L with Vortec heads and 2bbl Holly carb. The engine casting # is 14099090. I believe this to be a 96-98 GM.
We checked compression today and found 155-160# at all 6 stops which was pleasing. Examining ignition shows what looks like a V6 Voyager distributor.
1. Are my interpretations of original and existing equipment correct?
2. Any problem with running that gear with a 4.3 (prop is a 14.25 x 19 ... seems like we may need more prop)
3. We are beginning with ignition so what components (distributor, coil, wires, plugs, alternator) should I source?
Thanks for any input.
We have had it out a few times with no problem (other than the wiring being a mess from the swap) but we would like to identify what we have so we can properly improve and maintain it.
I sent the Hull ID # to Regal and they responded right away with the engine and stern drive information as the boat was originally equipped.
Engine - V30GSSX Ser #4012022961
Drive - SX-M 1.97 Ser #4202010458
The drive info matches what is still in the boat and the info I find on that motor indicates a 3.0 diesel.
The engine in place now is a 4.3L with Vortec heads and 2bbl Holly carb. The engine casting # is 14099090. I believe this to be a 96-98 GM.
We checked compression today and found 155-160# at all 6 stops which was pleasing. Examining ignition shows what looks like a V6 Voyager distributor.
1. Are my interpretations of original and existing equipment correct?
2. Any problem with running that gear with a 4.3 (prop is a 14.25 x 19 ... seems like we may need more prop)
3. We are beginning with ignition so what components (distributor, coil, wires, plugs, alternator) should I source?
Thanks for any input.