5.0 GL description

[Pete104]

A good friend is buying a 2004 boat powered by VP.
The flame arrester cover shows 5.0GL w/SX drive. The seller claims 260 HP. REALLY?
I haven't met the boat yet so I can't give a serial #. I have seen pics & it looks like it's carbed.

Any issues that are lurking on this package? (engine/drive)

Thanks

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: 5.0 GL description

Definately NOT 260hp, if it's really a 5.0GL. They are 2bbl carbs and they are rated at 220hp. The 5.0GXi of the year (and others) was rated at 270.

 

[Don S]

Re: 5.0 GL description

All the 5.0GL models from 2000 to present are 220 HP.