just wondering!

penguin1

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hello and sorry if this was asked already,just wondering i have a 20hp johnson 1991.there has been lots of talk about it being upgraded to a 30 or 25 with few parts,(im not so sure). can this upgrade be done on this model or not,and if so what might have to be done(parts) thanks for your reply!very appreciated!
 

CATransplant

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Re: just wondering!

Your question comes up all the time, and about all kinds of engines. The simple answer is no. You can, of course, go to the BRP site and compare parts numbers from your 20 hp and the 25 and 30 hp motors to see what's different, and I don't know those engines from that year.

But...the answer's still going to be that it is uneconomical to do what you're suggesting. Even if the engines use the same block and have the same displacement, other parts, like exhaust design, porting, reeds, manifolds, carburetors and more may be different.

The best answer is to say that if you want a 25 or 30 hp outboard, you should sell your currently well-running one and buy the one you want. Typically, the price difference will be far less than the cost of buying whatever parts would be needed to do the upgrade, if such an upgrade is even possible. In most cases, it is not possible.
 

penguin1

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Re: just wondering!

thanks for your time and effort greatly appreciated!by the way great site!
 

Harker

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Re: just wondering!

Carb, intake manifold, exaust tube, the deal that advances your carb and reeds..might also need a different power pack. If you could find a blown 25 or 30 in that year range you could do it.
 

penguin1

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Re: just wondering!

thanks for the input,,ill keep may eyes open.again thanks for the response...
 
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