1978 Chaparral 244 engine/outdrive

FAQ

Profile

1978 Chaparral 244 engine/outdrive

Boating Forums (Home) -> Boat Building

Next: My hole in the lake

Author

Message

Bob10

External

Since: Jul 13, 2003
Posts: 3

(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:01 am
Post subject: 1978 Chaparral 244 engine/outdrive
Archived from groups: rec>boats>building (more info?)

I just picked up a 78' Chapparral 244 that has a 454 engine and Merc
Alpha outdrive system. I know the Alpha is not rated for more than 300
hp and should not be used with a 454. Does anyone know of someone that
has run a chevy 350 instead of a 454? And if so, how does the boat do
as far as gas milage and performance? The boat is approx. 4000 lbs, so
I really don't know if a 350 will push it as well as I would like.

>> Stay informed about: 1978 Chaparral 244 engine/outdrive

Display posts from previous:

Related Topics:

Attaching an engine to an outdrive with a torque tube. - I am building a 18" barrelback runabout. Instaed of the standard straight-shaft inboard drive, I am considering a modified I/O setup. I would purchase a used Mercuiser 3.0L I/O. The engine would be installed in the center of the boat as is normal...

1978 Chaparral 244 Boat - I have run across a 1978 Chaparral 244 and am getting ready to start restoration. This will be my third restoration of a fiberglass boat. My first was a 1973 21' Grady White with 250 chevy engine and 175 OMC outdrive. I changed it to a Chevy 270hp with...

Outdrive Needed - Hi I would like to know where I can pickup a used outdrive. The outdrive I need is a OMC King Cobra. The year can be 1990 to 1992.. I could use the complete lower unit or just the case.. If figure the storms in Fl. their should be a few of them around....

upping the hp on a outdrive - is it ok to replace a 120 hp engine with a 220 and keep the same outdrive, just changing the prop, or would I have to get a different outdrive for the higher hp? What is the difference between a outdrive that comes with a 120 hp engine as opposed to a..

outdrive legs - does any one know if you can fill holes in outdrive legs from osmosis from colin thanks

	Boating Forums (Home) -> Boat Building	All times are: Pacific Time (US & Canada) (change)
Page 1 of 1

You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum