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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: MattD36 on June 02, 2015, 01:05:39 PM
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Hows it going? I figured since im new here i should introduce myself and my boat. Im Matt, 24 from Riverside CA. I just bought my first boat a few weeks ago. Its a tahiti, and I believe it is a tiger but i could be 100% wrong on that? 455 olds, 2jc pump. Im new to the whole boat thing, but i have had skis for years.
Anyways, here is the project.
When i bought it the seat frames were completely rotted away, steering was locked up, bad starter, ect. I got all that taken car of and took her out for the first trip to Aha Quin on memorial weekend.
I still have ALOT to do but would like some input on what anyone here would change or do first.
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Welcome to SCJB ;D
I'd suggest running it and asking more specific questions as they come up. Asking an open ended question like "what would you change" is going to get you either no response or some wild suggestions that aren't really what you are looking for.
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Good point. I guess what I'm looking for is, what other pumps am I capable of running?
Other than a tunnel ram manifold, and a good ignition system are there any other ways to add a little more power to a 455 without pulling the motor down?
Are there any "typical" issues with tahitis I should keep an eye out for? It seems like the transom is weak, my swim step hangers flex... alot
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Good point. I guess what I'm looking for is, what other pumps am I capable of running?
Other than a tunnel ram manifold, and a good ignition system are there any other ways to add a little more power to a 455 without pulling the motor down?
Are there any "typical" issues with tahitis I should keep an eye out for? It seems like the transom is weak, my swim step hangers flex... alot
I'm going to leave the pump questions to the guys with more Berkeley experience than myself.
Power upgrades for the Olds is a very touchy subject. The Olds doesn't like extended high rpm runs (5000+), and will not live long without major internal prep. So, with that being said... I'd suggest making sure you are getting everything you can out of what you have. Make sure the carb is getting full throttle and properly adjusted. Make sure your ignition system is giving everything it can and is tuned accordingly.
As for the hull... You need to thoroughly inspect the stringers and transom for rot, soft spots, damage, delamination... anything that could be a clue as to a future failure. The last thing you want is to be running along at 50mph hit a wake and have the hull open up like a can of biscuits.
Also, because of the hull design I wouldn't recommend pushing it much past the 60mph range, the deep entry may cause it to get a little sketchy at higher speeds.
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Got bored after work last night and decided to whip up a little motor cover.. just need to smooth the welds and maybe send to powder coat
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That looks pretty clean
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Thanks! Finished it up today
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That is SWEET!!!
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I kinda want one of those covers, my doghouse is trashed, how much $ do you think one of those runs?
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Haven't had to much time to update this but finally got my carpet done
And as for selling the engine shrouds, since there is alot of labor, I could probably get them done for around $300