Greetings, I've searched this site and others for any real data on swapping out only the stock intake manifold for performer/rpm or stealth on a PCM 351w HO motor, but not finding it. Plenty of intake plus heads or cam or rocker arm combination swaps, but not just intake on the HO config motor. Wondering what I could expect in way of improvement on the HO config other than general comments I've read saying any of the above intakes are great.
I have a '94 Hydrodyne Grand Sport which came with the Pro Boss TBI, so I come to this site, as it's similar to the CC's of the era (except it's dual exhaust and 1:1 trans). After replacing the failing TBI with a Quick Fuel 600m back when I bought the boat (thanks to JQuest help) and then later, dropped the ProTec for a DUI dist, it seems to be performing the same as would have in '94, comparing acceleration and top end to the results of Water Ski mags '94 boat tests. However, I notice the last 15% or so of throttle opening has no impact (yes, I verified the cable is adjusted and functioning properly, watching the throttle plates move through the full range) and WOT is just over 4500 rpm (vs 4800 max rating). I'm thinking this is because my airflow is choked downstream of the carb and a better flowing intake could allow more of the carbs capability. Or, will it make little difference because the heads/cam are really more restrictive? Or something else?? It has the original GT40 heads/cam and given its acceleration and top speed are same as new and it only has about 600 hrs, I'm fairly confident it's mechanically fine.
Additionally, the original 13x13 Legend prop had a 1/4"x3/4" rat bite out of one blade and some rippled/ragged edges on the other two when I got it and, not surprisingly, was running 43 mph and 4900 rpm WOT until I recently bought a 13x12 OJ 314 Skipro and had OJ repair the Legend for a spare. Funny thing is, the CNC 13x12 and the old repaired Legend perform pretty much identically, both on accel and top end. Not at all what I expected, given all the praise the CNC props get. Swapped the two back and forth a couple times and get the same results.
Ultimately, I was hoping to get top speed up to 46 or better for some head room for 'footing in the 40's. Thanks for any input.
|