Update on the E-Tecs???

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by turbinedoctor

Is most of the blown heads due to cooling?

only on that certain design of the 250's it was a cooling issue. was not an issue for the 225 or 200h.o.'s. and yes on the big engines.

[THEFERMANATOR]

From what I have read, alot of the blown powerheads have been from poor set-up. The dealers don't want to take the time to set them up properly with the right prop for the hull.

[lumberslinger178]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

From what I have read, alot of the blown powerheads have been from poor set-up. The dealers don't want to take the time to set them up properly with the right prop for the hull.

ferm you are 100% rite i call it dealer retardation mine wasnt running at the proper rpms and I told the dealer several times and he said no its fine ... till the power head went then I switched dealers and brp even paid for my new SS prop

[Naterj14]

Just looking for guesstimates how fast would a v20 run with an E tec 150, 175, or 200? Also how are they on fuel. And which would be the best match for the boat.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Naterj14

Just looking for guesstimates how fast would a v20 run with an E tec 150, 175, or 200? Also how are they on fuel. And which would be the best match for the boat.

fuel burn above 1500-2000 rpm is the same as a 4stroke and below that its 30-40% better when trolling than a 4 stroke. also i find that the 150 has more torque than the 200 unless you go with the H.O. model.

like stated above you have to prop the engine out right.

[Naterj14]

Yeah I was thinking either the 150 or the 175.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Naterj14

Yeah I was thinking either the 150 or the 175.

both good engines we rigged twin 175's on a 26 pro line and she would still get up and run with out tabs down on a single engine. i would go with the 150 and use the money you save on other things for your boat. it isnt a big difference in hp you probably talking maybe 10- 15 dyno hp difference and on the water that maybe a mph gain.