More hp

[Ericb]

Curiose if anyone has increased the hp on there out board and can recommend a shop?

 

[Ericb]

PM if you'd like.

 

[Jigaman]

I don't think that is an option anymore due to some lawsuits. I'd love to crank up my 150 verado but the research I did indicated I was too late to the game.

 

[MicLee]

I know 3 guys and they all had their motor blow.

 

[Allen]

I know there are motor series where the basic block and everything are the same between, let's say 90 and 130 HP, or maybe the 150 and 175 models. It's just the computer that controls the eventual output of the motor. I'm sure that's an overly simplified way to put it, but manufacturers do it for economy of scale. I've always tried to avoid getting the model which generates the max HP, just out of an abundance of caution. My JD tractor is the same way. One can get the exact same tractor frame with the same basic engine, but the addition of a turbo and some computer changes boost the output from 41 to around 57(?) hp.

Now, if one is boosting the HP to something that exceeds the Coast Guard rating for a given hull, then you are subject to running afoul of the law if something ever happens safety wise.

 

[sweeney]

What do you have? Know quite a few guys who did their v6 verados back in the day. A couple guys who did their off shore Yamahas too.

 

[Ericb]

I've got a verado 150. Seems there is little difference up to 250. Was hoping to bump it up to 200. I've looked into it a bit and understand not many places will advertise.

 

[Allen]

Just curious, but are you having performance/handling issues, or are you just looking for a little more of the wheee factor?

 

[Bfishn]

I've got a verado 150. Seems there is little difference up to 250. Was hoping to bump it up to 200. I've looked into it a bit and understand not many places will advertise.

Wasn't the Verado 150 a 1.7L that was offered in 135,150,175?

 

[johnr]

I have always felt the engineers at the drawing board likely have more into the game than Jimmy at the "rev em up shop" likely does, and have never put the more than likely headache into any of my stuff.

Seems once you start messing with shit, you are gonna keep on messing trying to get it back to where you started out essentially.

 

[Ericb]

Just curious, but are you having performance/handling issues, or are you just looking for a little more of the wheee factor?

Just feel the need to go a little faster. Easier to sneak up on the fish!

 

[Zogman]

Just curious, but are you having performance/handling issues, or are you just looking for a little more of the wheee factor?

Love it. I might use the "wheee factor" on occasion. Kinda the same as beating your chest with the Tarzan yell.

 

[Captain Ahab]

If it's a Yamaha you can send the PCM to Australia. I think the EPA pretty much killed the shops here. I was going to up my 1.5L 75hp optimax to a 115, but the ban hammer was dropped right before I checked.

 

[WormWiggler]

Love it. I might use the "wheee factor" on occasion. Kinda the same as beating your chest with the Tarzan yell.

I was picturing the piglet out the car window holding the pinwheel...

 

[Allen]

I was picturing the piglet out the car window holding the pinwheel...

Those stupidly simple commercials must have been effective as I remember them.

 

[Lycanthrope]

ive got a 1990 100hp merc 2 stroke that doesnt have the ooomph it once did... Anything I can do to get it going again? Runs fine still...

 

[Captain Ahab]

If it's a Yamaha you can send the PCM to Australia. I think the EPA pretty much killed the shops here. I was going to up my 1.5L 75hp optimax to a 115, but the ban hammer was dropped right before I checked.

https://www.nizpromarine.com

This is the place in Australia that does the Yamahas.

 

[Ericb]

https://www.nizpromarine.com

This is the place in Australia that does the Yamahas.

I've seen a few places over seas that do it. Was hoping someone local could. I've heard it's done, just not advertised.

 

[WT2121]

ive got a 1990 100hp merc 2 stroke that doesnt have the ooomph it once did... Anything I can do to get it going again? Runs fine still...

Years ago I had one same problem. Carb linkage was loose and sloppy. New linkage made a difference.

 

[ORCUS DEMENS]

As Allen stated, if there is ever an incident and it is discovered the engine is no longer in original condition, expect legal troubles and no coverage by your insurer.
As to the Geico Pig... WWWHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE