oldgmfart
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I posted a similar question over at the restoration section being as I'm going all thru the boat, but maybe this part is better asked here.
I'm needing help and ideas on repowering a mercruiser 888 in a 1974 25' Bayliner Saratoga.
Reason being is the motor will be coming out shortly for replacement, figure now's the time to add some updates and a little more power. I'm curious to know how much more power a stock 888 sterndrive will handle? (not neccesarily more rpm), if any?
Do any of you think it would be smart stay close to the original engine/outdrive configuration as I can to save $$, and adding a few horses the o.e. engine?....or just going w/ a newer motor and drive combo? Hoping to use as much of the stock ford 302 periphials as I can... i.e, raw water exh., distributor, alt, starter etc. I imagine someone, somewhere has done something similar in the past.
Sure appreciate any ideas on this. I plan on posting alot of pics of this swap and restore as soon as I'm underway with a good game plan.
Appreciate all input.
Thanks,
Ted
I'm needing help and ideas on repowering a mercruiser 888 in a 1974 25' Bayliner Saratoga.
Reason being is the motor will be coming out shortly for replacement, figure now's the time to add some updates and a little more power. I'm curious to know how much more power a stock 888 sterndrive will handle? (not neccesarily more rpm), if any?
Do any of you think it would be smart stay close to the original engine/outdrive configuration as I can to save $$, and adding a few horses the o.e. engine?....or just going w/ a newer motor and drive combo? Hoping to use as much of the stock ford 302 periphials as I can... i.e, raw water exh., distributor, alt, starter etc. I imagine someone, somewhere has done something similar in the past.
Sure appreciate any ideas on this. I plan on posting alot of pics of this swap and restore as soon as I'm underway with a good game plan.
Appreciate all input.
Thanks,
Ted