Leroys ramblings won't help as that post covers the 92 and earlier 13 cid block your 97 has the 15 cid block. Probably talk to a dealer if BRP does what evinrude did both motors will have the same part# for the carb. Or find a racing website where they modify motors like www.screamandfly.com somebody there will know. I bet it won't be worth the money your 9.9 is a pretty strong motor as it is
mmm..think Leeroy's gen discussion could be helpful -- background if nothing else. Agree on recommendation of the 9.9, but true believers in switching are usually pretty adamant.