virage non turbo-what engine to build????

[mrcrsr]

i just purchased a virage and was wondering what engine to go with-cannot afford anything hi dollar-i was thinking about either a bridgeport, building a modified 2.5/200 hp,modded 2.4/200 hp or a 3 litre- any suggestions???? thanks

[Little Jon]

2.5 promax i believe pushedmyuncles 92 witha 28chopper heusedto run 2.4's also.at88 to 89mph

[pyro]

Bridgeport would be cheap and fast. These guys seem to get as much coin for a healthy 2.5 200 powerhead than a healthy BP. I know one motor is all-around better, but without modifying anything, I'd do the BP all over again any day.

[SUPAJAY]

Finding a nice clean reliable bridgeport is not easy.
The 2.5 200 is more user friendly. And theyres plenty of room for mods in the future.

[Frank Molé]

2.5 many more options:D

[pyro]

Yes, more options, of course. Options cost money. I was just talking in stock form. If you can find a healthy rebuilt BP, you'll have 240 hp at 7000 rpm, all day long, on 89 pump gas.

A 225 Promax is said to be as strong as a BP, but then there's the $$$ factor...

[Frank Molé]

bp blow up to much for me:eek: in the long run a 2.5 will out last a bp all day at 7,000:D

[pyro]

I'll keep the knuckles on my crossed fingers knocking on wood then... :D

[mrcrsr]

so the 3 liter is out of the question??!! i guess so, i have a line on the 2.5, i was going to do the usual mods, wisecos, clean up the exhaust chest, mild port and shave the heads, and reeds, am i still better off w/ the 2.5 w/ these mods, will it outrun the bp?? how fast will this package run??? what wheel??

[Frank Molé]

so the 3 liter is out of the question??!! i guess so, i have a line on the 2.5, i was going to do the usual mods, wisecos, clean up the exhaust chest, mild port and shave the heads, and reeds, am i still better off w/ the 2.5 w/ these mods, will it outrun the bp?? how fast will this package run??? what wheel??
1 yes,2 yes,3 yes yes,about 97 with 28 chopper,even with the bottom:D :D anything else:D

[SUPAJAY]

You should just buy a 260, Better than doin all that work to a stock 200.

[150aintenuff]

200's last longer... and are easy to find and build...

[pyro]

You should just buy a 260, Better than doin all that work to a stock 200.

Why not just buy a brand new leftover 280?

I was assuming that budget was an issue here.

I would also like a 260. :D

[Impulsive]

1 yes,2 yes,3 yes yes,about 97 with 28 chopper,even with the bottom:D :D anything else:D

I would listen to Frank on this one. He just might know what he is talking about.:p:D

[mrcrsr]

it definetely needs to be reasonably priced, i need to get some help in either castings or how to identify the parts, i used to work on a lot of mercury product( was factory certified), i have an opportunity to pick through my own parts at a marine wholesaler, which has 2.5 blocks, cranks and everything else, to build the engine, most of the parts are in useable condition, so it shouldn't be a problem, throught my business( marine diesel engine repair), so i need to figure out what parts to select for a 2.5 200, there is 2.4 parts mixed in w/ various other brands, i need to be able to quickly identify cranks, exhaust plates and rods, also i know the ignition systems are interchangeable, so i will use either a 9 or 16 amp charge system- basically the 2.4 system- what about carbs- i was going to use wh carbs

[150aintenuff]

make sure they are the 15 or 20's if you use the WH series..

[doc_texoma]

just curious - how much did you find a motorless (i assume) virage for? im taking a liking to that boat myself and thought about trying to find one.

[Impulsive]

i bought mine for 4k

[Impulsive]

Is anyone with a virage running an et prop?

[SUPAJAY]

A friend of mine has a Virage with a stock 2.4 200
A 26et just broke 80. (light on fuel and only the driver)

[Frank Molé]

Is anyone with a virage running an et prop?
when your ready you can try my 28 ET:eek: :cool: :D

[Rich Owen]

'89 Virage / 225 ProMax SS , 8" Plate , 1.5" Above The Pad , 92 MPH . Consistent 90.5's
'89 Virage / 300 ProMax (not an X) 8" Plate , 1.5" Above The Pad , 103 MPH . Consistent 101.5's
Both with the same stock 29" SRX .

I'd like to try a 28 or 30 ET at the Romp on my V21 .

[stokernick]

Rich,I have a 28 ET,fat shaft,is it June yet?

[150aintenuff]

just curious - how much did you find a motorless (i assume) virage for? im taking a liking to that boat myself and thought about trying to find one.
not a virage but ill sell my valero to ya with a new 2.5 245 and a rebuildable ( needs a couple sleeves) 2.4 200 for 6500.. with all the spair parts i have.

[stvhelm]

Frank, you should drop your 2.5 on your buddies virage.
I swear you'll have fun.
I did
my passenger took this pic a little too soon. we did 109 and 115 by myself.
Let me know if you get any big ideas:D

[Impulsive]

Frank, you should drop your 2.5 on your buddies virage.
I swear you'll have fun.
I did
my passenger took this pic a little too soon. we did 109 and 115 by myself.
Let me know if you get any big ideas:D

We put the 2.5 on my boat but the 15 inch mid didnt work out. It was a little bit to high. No bow lift. It ran 98 into the wind with someone in the back. We took it off and are switching it over to a 20. More to come with the 20.

[Little Jon]

We put the 2.5 on my boat but the 15 inch mid didnt work out. It was a little bit to high. No bow lift. It ran 98 into the wind with someone in the back. We took it off and are switching it over to a 20. More to come with the 20.


Don't you want to go with the wind?

[Impulsive]

We werent able to get the bow to lift going with the wind. The engine was up to high

[Frank Molé]

Frank, you should drop your 2.5 on your buddies virage.
I swear you'll have fun.
I did
my passenger took this pic a little too soon. we did 109 and 115 by myself.
Let me know if you get any big ideas:D
IF ANYTHING S.T.V.:eek: ;) :cool: :D

[doc_texoma]

i love the lines of that boat... i think i'd be going through too many pairs of shorts if i were to run it that fast, or with the bow that far outta the water though... :)

[Impulsive]

Frank, you should drop your 2.5 on your buddies virage.
I swear you'll have fun.
I did
my passenger took this pic a little too soon. we did 109 and 115 by myself.
Let me know if you get any big ideas:D
What setup were you running when you went 115:confused::D

[Frank Molé]

What setup were you running when you went 115:confused::D
the fast set UP ;)

[mrcrsr]

i picked up a 99' 2.5 200 that needs a sleeve, so the build is beginning, i am going to port it to 260 specs, mill the heads, the usual mods, hopefully it will be running in a couple of weeks