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    Volvo 270/280/290 Exhaust Issues

    So, I'm well aware that the Volvo 270-290's outdrives can handle 300HP, however, I'm unable to figure out whether the exhaust system is big enough to support that much HP. Can anyone shed any light on this? I'm trying to establish whether I'll need to go with a through hull exhaust setup for my...
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    Volvo 270 to 290dp Lower Swap

    Hey All, Exploring potential performance upgrades for my recently acquired 1974 Glastron Caribbean V-254. It has dual Ford 302's("Glastron 165's") and volvo 270 outdrives. I am looking at swapping to Mercruiser outdrives as well as upgrading to newer Volvo drives. Everything is stock on it as...
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    1974 Volvo to Mercruiser Conversion Questions

    Hey all, I have a 1974 Glastron V-254 Caribbean with original dual Ford 302's I/O's that I recently acquired. It is a fairly rare boat. Seeing as the Volvo 270 outdrives on it lack any trim and as upgrading it to Volvo 290's, 290dp's, or any other volvo product is going to be 2-3x as expensive...
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