I have a volvo penta DPS-M drive that has a 1.78 gear ratio. I have now purchased a 1.95 gear ratio lower unit and was quoted $200+ to swap it out by the local VP dealer. This on the surface does not seem very difficult. I have changed the manifolds on this unit to the Hi-tek Stainless ones...
How much space / mounting hardware difference is there between an 8.2 Gsi and an 8.1 Gi? I am asking as I may be able to get my hands on a 8.2 Gsi , but that engine was not available in my boat in 2004, but the 8.1 was. Is there a great deal of space an mounting considerations to take in? I...
I have a 2004 Ebbtide with a 5.7 GXI that I bought last summer. The boat was sent from the factory with a 1.78 gear ratio. From all that I understand and have read, this is not the correct gear ratio for this engine. I am turning F4s right now, but the engine has a hard time developing the...
