mercruiser 260 power limitations

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Mojo_jumper

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OK! so, i dont know a whole hell of a lot about boats....but im learning. i have a 1979 Glastron cv23 with a 350 and a mercruiser 260 sterndrive. i have seen a 280 drive and assume the internals are larger. how much power/abuse can a well maintained 260 drive take? I have a spare drive that came with the boat so im wondering if i should build it or get rid of it in favor of something larger. thanks!
 
Bondo

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Re: mercruiser 260 power limitations

Ayuh,.........

300hp,........ If you don't Hammer it..........
 
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krisnowicki

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Re: mercruiser 260 power limitations

I have 330 hp on mine... and I am scared :eek:
 
wire2

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Re: mercruiser 260 power limitations

I added 1.6:1 aluminum roller rockers, Holley high rise alum intake, and 1-7/8" stainless headers, am guessing I have just over 300 hp now. The 800 stringer was standing up fine until I removed it. Am putting it on an alpha gen 2 right now.
 
Mischief Managed

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Re: mercruiser 260 power limitations

It's not the HP that kills drives, it's the torque. Torque is, for the most part, a function of displacement, so as long as you stay with a normally aspirated 350 engine, you will be fine.
 
Haut Medoc

Haut Medoc

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Re: mercruiser 260 power limitations


A 280 drive is a Volvo, very different......
Your drive is rated to 300 HP......
Welcome to iboats, btw.....:)​
 
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