1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

[Blujay96]

I just bought a boat with a 3.8L OMC mortor in it. I found a crack in the outside of the starboard manifold so I have to replace that. I found a guy locally that is parting out a 1984 boat. I am going to go look at the manifolds he has. My Question is he has a intake and 4 bbr carb for 50 dollars. I have a 2 bbr. Is there any thing to gain from putting on a 4 bbr. Also any other parts I should check from him while I'm There. Thanks

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: 1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

15hp gain
2V was 170HP, 4V was 185hp

at those prices, I'd be buying everything if it's in good shape

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

Ok guys how did I do. Got the intake with thermostat housing, quadrajet 4 bbr carb, distributor, power stealing cooler, exhaust manifolds, exhaust elbows, exhaust drops, trim pump, trim cylinders with mounts. All for 160.

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

Here's a picture

 

[Howard Sterndrive]

Re: 1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

nice!

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

By the way if there is anybody needing a omc stringer outdrive. The guy I got the parts from has a complete drive still

 

[Blujay96]

Re: 1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

Ok is there any disadvantage to adding the 4bbr carb

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

By the way if there is anybody needing a omc stringer outdrive. The guy I got the parts from has a complete drive still

Ayuh,... Buy it,... parts is parts,... yer gonna need 'em....

Ok is there any disadvantage to adding the 4bbr carb

Ayuh,.... A Bigger fuel bill when ya loose control of yer righthand now, 'n then....