What to replace a 2.3 with.

wecoyote

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Trying to get my ducks in a row for a replacement, rebuild, re-power. Sig say it, and what I'm finding is that I'm looking at $1000 in materials (expensive non-existent exhaust manifold) and the other stuff for a rebuild.

Question is, what can I replace it with? 3.0 4.3? and not have to get into replacing the outdrive? If I'm going to spend a grand, then I figure I might as well throw it at an engine where parts are more available.

I'm not looking for more power (would rather have the economy than speed).

I did make the effort to search for engine swap info here, but there was no answer that I could find (everyone wanting a V8 swap)

Thanks

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Re: What to replace a 2.3 with.

what can I replace it with? 3.0 4.3? and not have to get into replacing the outdrive?

Nope.........It'll probably take More than just the outdrive......
 

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Re: What to replace a 2.3 with.

Don't sugar coat it

Ayuh,.....

It's just that Everybody knows how much I just Love the old OMCs,.......

Especially when they're mounted in Old Bilgeliners................;) :D
 

wecoyote

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Re: What to replace a 2.3 with.

Ayuh,.....

It's just that Everybody knows how much I just Love the old OMCs,.......

Especially when they're mounted in Old Bilgeliners................;) :D

Insulting a mans boat is like insulting his....well....dingy? :D

Recently a date when I told her that I had bought a boat after selling my old one asked "why did you sell your boat just to turn around and buy another?" The only answer I could come up with after going brain dead at the moment was "It's bigger!". She chuckled and shook her head, so I think she understood. :p

Check the new message "breaking news" Bond-O

Cheers.

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Re: What to replace a 2.3 with.

Check the new message "breaking news" Bond-O

Ayuh,........ Already posted.....
 
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