vip i/o engine swap

[kaoticfab]

I am trying to figure out what options i have with a 2.3 omc setup in a 17ft V.I.P. basically could i switch the engine out or would i need to replace the entire clip (lower upper drives as well)?? im new to this marine setup so i really dont know what kind of options i have... Thank you

 

[tommays]

Re: vip i/o engine swap

You really dont have any options that work well there built as a set with different gear ratios for different size motors ect<br /><br />Its usally cheeper to find a boat with the motor and drive you need Or work with in the limits of what you have<br /><br />With your boat if its running well a smaller prop would allow you to wakeboard at the cost of top speed<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[kaoticfab]

Re: vip i/o engine swap

ok so thats what i needed to hear... the engine/drive is in excellent shape... i just need some more pulling power to get people out of the water easier.. any prop suggestions?? on how much smaller?? <br /><br />Thanks Again..

 

[tommays]

Re: vip i/o engine swap

there is a prop forum here BUT you need the figures from your current prop size WOT (your max RPM) speed ect<br /><br />The smaller you go the faster you get the skier out of the water BUT you have to use the TACK to keep the motor within its recomened RPM range<br /><br />I dont like to rev them much above 3/4 for long periods of time<br /><br />tommays

 

[JB]

Re: vip i/o engine swap

Moving to Mercruiser I/O