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    My bayliner 195 BR 383 build

    Started building my 383. Here are some photos of progress so far.
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    Angle plug heads

    Can angle plug cylinder heads be used on a 350/383? Are there clearance issues? My vortec heads have small cracks in the cylinder head bolt holes and I have found a good deal in some dart pro 1 heads but they are angle plug, not straight plug. Is this gonna cause clearance issues? Holding...
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    383 flywheel part number

    I've got all my motor parts together to build my vortec headed 383 except for the flywheel. The motor is externally balanced. Does anyone have a part number for the flywheel that I need? The crank is a on piece rear main
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    Rochester carb jets

    I have a rochester 4 barrel that came off a 5.0 and want to put it on a vortec headed, comp cammed 350 that I have redone. What changes do I need to make to get this carb set up. What jets/ changes are needed? I can't seem to find a jet/ rebuild kit online to make this work
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    More rpm with exhaust change

    I changed the exhaust over from through prop to side exit last week as a first step in a performance upgrade for my boat. The plan is 383 with high flow aluminum cylinder heads and a good flowing exhaust that I have all winter to find a good deal on. Currently have a 5.0 with 162 ratio alpha...
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    383 piston cc and compression

    I haven't posted in a while, but been reading a lot every day. I've been toying with ideas on making my boat a little faster, fuel, intake, ignition..... (2010 5.0l tks, 162 ratio alpha) But everyone here seemed to think all my mods would not get me what i wanted. And after researching you...
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    Merc 5.0 ignition

    Hey guys I have a 2010 merc5.0 2barrell tks. What parts do I need to replace or modify to gain control of my rpm limit. I'd like to have it adjustable whether with a dial or pills doesn't matter. Thanks
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    Manual exhaust diverter

    I'm gonna put through hull exhaust on my 2010 bayliner 195. I like the idea or the corsa electric diverter but hate the $1000 price. So I figure I will just cap the factory exhaust and plum in through hulls out each side. But I was wondering if anyone makes a manual diverter, I don't mind...
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    Big power, alpha drive

    Who here is running big power, 400+ hp, through an alpha drive and what have been people's experiences ?
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    Carb id

    I have a 2010 mercruiser 5.0 tks 2 barrel carb. Can anyone tell me who makes the carb, or what bolt pattern it is? Holly, edelbrock, Rochester etc... Considering swapping intake manifolds but keeping the stock 2 barrel for the time being
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    Cupping aluminum props?

    If i have an aluminum prop that puts me just into the rev limiter at wot can it be cupped/ reworked by prop shop to take some rpm out of it and add bite? I know stainless can but what about aluminum?
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    Over rev

    I have a 2010 bayliner 195 bowrider. 5.0l tks with a 162 ratio alpha drive. Stock prop is an aluminum 14.5" 19 pitch. Boat does 51 mph on gps but hits the rev limiter at 4950 before it can get wot. Yesterday I tried a stainless mirage 14.25" 21, top speed was again in low 50's but it wouldn't...
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