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kapla 
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 Topic: more hpPosted: April-10-2008 at 1:24pm |
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Any recomendations for low budget Hp gains? change to a an aluminum intake manifold, pulleys etc? ideas. pros and cons. a cylinder head change for me is way out o budget...
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Posted: April-10-2008 at 1:35pm |
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A prop change will be the single biggest improvement you can make to your boat's performance.
I wouldnt bother with pullies nor an intake by itself, as they will only add 5-10hp each. I have no idea what shipping to Argentina would cost, but all the parts to do a heads/cam/intake upgrade (including hardware and gaskets) can be had for about $1k USD. That would add a solid 80hp to your 240hp engine. I would do a prop change first, and if you still want more, save up for this type of upgrade. You'll get the most benefit (and it makes the most sense) to do all 3 at once. |
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kapla
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Posted: April-10-2008 at 1:52pm |
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Regarding shipping cost think about 70 to 80% plus prices payed in the states. So 1k there is almost 2k!!! I'll consider the prop change.
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 8:14pm |
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Why do you need more power?
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eric lavine
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Posted: April-30-2008 at 11:02pm |
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i think those guy's down there still have the luxury of leaded fuel
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Posted: May-03-2008 at 2:34am |
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No lead in fuels here Eric!!!
We are paying U$D 0.80 x litre the 92octane, that's like U$D3 the gallon. Boating is certainly a luxury here. |
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k.o.
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Posted: May-03-2008 at 3:05am |
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man we pay about 6 USD a gallon so over here it's even more of a luxury
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Posted: May-03-2008 at 4:05am |
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what is a regular salary where you live??
Here's between U$D400-600. |
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Kristof
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Posted: May-03-2008 at 5:48am |
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We win!!  
Over here... more than 8 USD per gallon... 
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Posted: May-03-2008 at 5:17pm |
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good thing your lpg isn't as expensive as gasoline uhm the min salary is about 1000$ but our goverment has aplied BBO (tax) and everything over here became pretty expensive so many people on min salaray is strogeling |
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Luchog
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Posted: May-04-2008 at 12:05am |
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Kapla, if your friend is after that PCM transmission perhaps we could group buy the engine/transmission. I just want the engine since I want a 1.5:1 tranny.
Tell him to contact me if he's interested. |
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kapla
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Posted: May-05-2008 at 2:49pm |
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Lucho IŽve just done that i gave your e mail to juan and heŽll be contacting you if he founds this suitable for his application.
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kapla
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Posted: May-05-2008 at 2:55pm |
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more hp to improve hole shot when loaded for wakeboarding, but as recomended here the best thing to start on with is a prop change. and then see what happens. I hitted a tree last time i went boating so i have to make the claim to the insurance to get me a new prop. Happily iŽll let you know how new prop perfomed.
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Posted: May-05-2008 at 11:16pm |
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Ahh....at least you need all of this extra power for a good cause.... 
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