by transomstand » May 23, 2013 8:05 pm
They were known for the port bridges cracking from heat, then you'd stick a piston, then you'd get a big hole in the block.
There are a lot of guys who've run them a long time, just feed it good gas and oil, don't get it hot. Problem is, buying used is always a crap shoot, so make your decision on condition.
If you buy it, prepare yourself for a 50% increase in horsepower over the XR2, the boat can reach 100 mph with the right setup, so be CAREFUL.
They were known for the port bridges cracking from heat, then you'd stick a piston, then you'd get a big hole in the block.
There are a lot of guys who've run them a long time, just feed it good gas and oil, don't get it hot. Problem is, buying used is always a crap shoot, so make your decision on condition.
If you buy it, prepare yourself for a 50% increase in horsepower over the XR2, the boat can reach 100 mph with the right setup, so be CAREFUL.