chasboater
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"I have a 1983 Beachcraft 180
"I have a 1983 Beachcraft 180 with a 3.8 V6.
I want to change out the carb and manifold for a four barrel system - I don't know if that is considered much of an upgrade, but I want a better hole-shot for pulling skiers, and my 2bbl carb is ready for a rebuild anyway.
Do you have recommendations? Do it, don't do it, Tried it and it worked/didn't work?
I have found some manifolds in aluminum and cast iron with both the Automotive and Marine thermostat bolt patterns - any advice/warnings here?
And finally, how much carb should I put on this, and where do you go to get marine carbs? There is no shortage of sites selling automotive carbs, do I just order a marine version?"
"I have a 1983 Beachcraft 180 with a 3.8 V6.
I want to change out the carb and manifold for a four barrel system - I don't know if that is considered much of an upgrade, but I want a better hole-shot for pulling skiers, and my 2bbl carb is ready for a rebuild anyway.
Do you have recommendations? Do it, don't do it, Tried it and it worked/didn't work?
I have found some manifolds in aluminum and cast iron with both the Automotive and Marine thermostat bolt patterns - any advice/warnings here?
And finally, how much carb should I put on this, and where do you go to get marine carbs? There is no shortage of sites selling automotive carbs, do I just order a marine version?"