NZ268
New Member
- Jun 19, 2013
- 14
- Boat Info
- 1988 268 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin mercruiser 190hp vortec 4.3l with alpha drives
Hi all
This NZ winter we have replaced our tired 1988 V6 motors in the 268DA with some late 90"s vortec 2bbl Tks motors offering 190 hp at the prop. So total hp is probably similar to the original 205hp engines which were measured at the flywheel. Engines are a lot smoother and now have top mounted oil filters and single multi rib belts to eliminate the belt squeal on the earlier motors. Should make the engine servicing downstream a bit easier.
So the next stage in the upgrade is looking to replace the current 17p vengeance props with some 19p.
I can move to 14" 19p vengeance 48-16316 or I do see the larger 15.5" 19P Mirage Plus 48-13700
The goal here is midrange performance/economy, normally cruise around 3000rpm.
Any thoughts on Vengeance verses Mirage plus? What stainless props are others running on their 268DA twins?
Thanks
Darrell
This NZ winter we have replaced our tired 1988 V6 motors in the 268DA with some late 90"s vortec 2bbl Tks motors offering 190 hp at the prop. So total hp is probably similar to the original 205hp engines which were measured at the flywheel. Engines are a lot smoother and now have top mounted oil filters and single multi rib belts to eliminate the belt squeal on the earlier motors. Should make the engine servicing downstream a bit easier.
So the next stage in the upgrade is looking to replace the current 17p vengeance props with some 19p.
I can move to 14" 19p vengeance 48-16316 or I do see the larger 15.5" 19P Mirage Plus 48-13700
The goal here is midrange performance/economy, normally cruise around 3000rpm.
Any thoughts on Vengeance verses Mirage plus? What stainless props are others running on their 268DA twins?
Thanks
Darrell