Re: how to make more power
follow any of my threads in the past half-year...^^
I got a 96 88SPL and worked it as hard as anyone could.
interestingly, the 2 most effective improvements cruise speedwise was raising the motor and getting a really good matched prop for my boat size/weight/usage.
after that I swapped in 1-5/16" carburators off a 110HP (up from the 1-3/16") that are norm for the 88.
in the end though, I just completely replaced the 88HP with a Johnson 110 crossflow powerhead that has the bubble back exhaust, and improved exhaust port timing.
Last weekend, i GPS'd my 18ft center console, 3 people, light chop, with a 15Pitch prop at 38mph.