'87 200/v8 specs

[jjuriga]

Hello all, curious if my engine is performing the best it can. I had it out today on Lake Dora in Central FL. Flat, minimal wind. Had it wide open and it hit 45.6mph at around 4500 rpm (or close to it).

Engine seems to be running nicely... stays right around 140 degrees, fires up on the first turn of the key. I had a big fiasco with water in the block, fixed that with some TLC and 5 oil changes, to which I'll post the story in full for some laughs.

[jjuriga]

I'll update this after looking today: 19P for the 3 blade prop

[Sangster]

should be getting more than 4500 rpm, right? What's the ideal max rpm range for your engine?

[spareparts]

those engines were 4400-4800

[jjuriga]

Originally Posted by Sangster

should be getting more than 4500 rpm, right? What's the ideal max rpm range for your engine?

I also found from research today the acceptable range is 4400-4800 for this year engine

[Sangster]

ah gotcha. For reference, I'm getting 53mph gps with a 225 on my 83 V20 Fisherman. Full tank of gas, 2 people, and a cooler full of ice and beer. So I don't think you're too far off with the 200. Are you cuddy or center console?

[jjuriga]

Originally Posted by Sangster

ah gotcha. For reference, I'm getting 53mph gps with a 225 on my 83 V20 Fisherman. Full tank of gas, 2 people, and a cooler full of ice and beer. So I don't think you're too far off with the 200. Are you cuddy or center console?

I have a cuddy, and at the time had roughly 23 gallons of gas, no gear, only myself.