curious to know about others that have repowered the early years F32. stay with the 318, go to the 350, even diesel? tranny issues? motor mount issues, etc.
thanks
repower a 1973 f32
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seayjc,
whats the goal for the repower? Lots of us have done it and each has his or her own reasons. I went to diesels becuase I wanted economical and fast cruise. Its certainly not the cheapest route. The older F-32's tend to be a little heavy for the 225 hp 318's. If I were staying gas, I'd opt for 5.7 liters and 275hp minimum. Mine is a 1974 so like yours, it had counter rotating engines which is not really done anymore. As such, the trannies have to be swapped out as the BW71 does not support 2 standard rotation engines. If you have some more specific questions, I'd be happy to answer.[/img]
whats the goal for the repower? Lots of us have done it and each has his or her own reasons. I went to diesels becuase I wanted economical and fast cruise. Its certainly not the cheapest route. The older F-32's tend to be a little heavy for the 225 hp 318's. If I were staying gas, I'd opt for 5.7 liters and 275hp minimum. Mine is a 1974 so like yours, it had counter rotating engines which is not really done anymore. As such, the trannies have to be swapped out as the BW71 does not support 2 standard rotation engines. If you have some more specific questions, I'd be happy to answer.[/img]
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These aren't quite run out, but I am planning ahead to save some money and be able to do it when the time comes, and it will.
The 318's are tired and I would love to pick up some efficiency (with new tech) and speed (with more ponies).
I would love diesel, but am not sure how long I will keep the boat and if I recoup most of it in the sale.
The 318's are tired and I would love to pick up some efficiency (with new tech) and speed (with more ponies).
I would love diesel, but am not sure how long I will keep the boat and if I recoup most of it in the sale.
jav wrote:seayjc,
whats the goal for the repower? Lots of us have done it and each has his or her own reasons. I went to diesels becuase I wanted economical and fast cruise. Its certainly not the cheapest route. The older F-32's tend to be a little heavy for the 225 hp 318's. If I were staying gas, I'd opt for 5.7 liters and 275hp minimum. Mine is a 1974 so like yours, it had counter rotating engines which is not really done anymore. As such, the trannies have to be swapped out as the BW71 does not support 2 standard rotation engines. If you have some more specific questions, I'd be happy to answer.[/img]